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The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without sign off from a dentist. Announced today (28 March), this move will streamline processes within dental practices, improve patient experiences and relieve NHS dental access issues, the government has said. This comes after two government…
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Join Simon Reynolds, Dan Nulty and Alan Clarke on Wednesday 3 April at 7pm as they discuss successfully migrating from capitation to membership plans in only three months. Alan Clarke, founder and clinical lead at Paste Dental, joins Simon Reynolds (managing director) and Dan Nulty (business development manager), to discuss why he decided to ditch…
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Join John Costello and Richard Jones on Tuesday 2 April at 7pm as they discuss how to supercharge your clear aligner treatments. As the clear aligner market experiences rapid growth, it unfolds both tremendous opportunities and challenges. To succeed, clinicians must grasp the nuances of aligners – understanding their limitations, capabilities and incredible potential. Join…
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Over a third of calls to the Confidental helpline service come from dentists who have qualified in the last five years and are thinking about leaving dentistry, the charity has said. This is according to one of the Confidental trustees, John Lewis, who believes that COVID-19 may be a factor behind it. In DDU Journal,…
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Last week, we asked if dental therapists are being used to their full potential in the UK – here’s what the profession thinks… Dentistry’s Big Questions is a brand new feature exploring the hot topics of the profession. We kicked it off last week with our very first question: Are dental therapists used to their…
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The 2024 awards season will be upon us before we know it, and with entries opening soon, here is everything you need to know about each award ceremony. The Irish Dentistry Awards Now in its 13th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards continue to honour the best in the field, celebrating clinical excellence across Ireland. This…
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Join Timothy Zoltie on Thursday 28 March at 7pm as he discusses how to master dental photography – register now! This webinar aims to introduce the fundamentals of dental photography, covering what equipment to use and how to use it. It will focus on how to avoid common mistakes, and by the end attendees will…
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Join Lee Feinberg on Wednesday 27 March at 7pm as he discusses CBCT mastery in action – register now! This webinar sims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of CBCT technology in the context of digital dentistry. Lee Feinberg will emphasise the importance of CBCT by offering insights into its principles and functionality in…
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The government gave ‘evasive and inaccurate answers’ regarding NHS dentistry at today’s Health and Social Care Committee hearing, the profession has said. This is according to the British Dental Association (BDA), which had representatives attend the meeting. According to the association, minister Andrea Leadsom failed to outline exactly how the new NHS dental recovery plan…
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Join Neil Richardson, Magdelena Harding and Paul Griffiths on Tuesday 26 March at 7pm as they discuss the key considerations when converting from NHS to private. This webinar will aim to give the observer a detailed understanding of the financial planning matters that need to be carefully considered when moving from NHS dentistry to private…
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‘I’d definitely advise coming along’: The 2024 North of England Dentistry took place last weekend. Missed out? Find out what the attendees thought and what went on… The 2024 North of England Dentistry – FMC’s biggest show yet – took place last Saturday 9 March at Manchester Central Convention Centre. With the highest number of…
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Join Imi Nasser on Wednesday 20 March as he discusses immediate versus delayed implants – the decision making tree. The aim of this webinar is to understand the treatment planning decisions when deciding between immediate or delayed implant placement. Learning outcomes Imi Nasser Imi graduated from Bristol Dental School in 2006. Following hospital posts in…
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Taylor and Elise, two dental nurses about to embark on a volunteering trip to Tanzania, discuss the work they will be doing and the challenges they anticipate facing along the way. Please introduce yourselves We are two dental nurses, Taylor Kendall and Elise Smith, who work for Portman-Dentex at a practice called Beaufort Dental Care…
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Join Ahmad Nounu on Tuesday 19 March at 7pm as he discusses the gateway to private dentistry – sign up now. The dental sector has clearly changed over the past few years and patients demands have shifted in reaction to this as well. Are we as a profession shifting at the same rate or are…
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To celebrate National False Teeth Day, we hear from dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners from around the UK about why they love doing what they do. Ashley Byrne – Associate director, Byrnes Dental Laboratory Happy National False Tooth Day! Let me tell you a little story of the incredible world of a…
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With the 2024 North of England Dentistry Show taking place tomorrow. Discover why it’s worth a visit and all of the new, exciting theatres that have been introduced this year. The biggest dental show in the north of England is nearly here! Taking place tomorrow (Saturday 9 March) from 9am to 4pm at Manchester Central…
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Join Megan Fairhall on Thursday 14 March at 7pm as she discusses illuminating your career revival with teeth whitening strategies. This webinar aims to make the dental team aware of the challenges and opportunities associated with returning to the industry after a career break. Megan Fairhall will highlight the positive impact of teeth whitening and…
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Following the publication of the NHS dental recovery plan and overseas registration changes, the government shares its intentions behind these proposals. Last month, the long-awaited NHS dentistry recovery plan was released, with NHS England sharing new measures to tackle the current NHS dental crisis. Shortly after this, the government shared its proposal to allow dentists…
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The Clinical Dental Technicians Association UK (CDTA UK) is calling for an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical dental technicians (CDTs). As such, the association has prepared a proposal outlining its recommendations for a revised scope of practice, aiming to ‘enhance the quality of dental care available to patients across the UK’. The…
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