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NHS tie-in for new graduates: a fair policy or desperation?
Neel Kothari asks if the proposed NHS tie-in for dentistry graduates is fair and if it will work in practice.…
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Pressure beneath the surface: protecting mental health in the lab
Ashley Byrne explains why dental technicians’ mental health is suffering and how they can seek support to improve it. Let’s…
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How are dental therapists paid? Four key models
Cat Edney explores four key remuneration models for how dental therapists can be paid across both NHS and private dentistry.…
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Conspiracy theories: patient understanding versus provider obligation
There was a time when the understanding of patients was broadly aligned with professional standards – Kevin Lewis asks how this…
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Stepping away from the chair: finding direction in your dental career
What happens when 22 dental professionals get out of the clinic to consider the direction they want their career to…
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Supporting those experiencing bereavement in the dental workplace
Bereavement can be a taboo topic but often has a profound effect on those affected – Carly Francis shares her…
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My employee’s personal life is impacting my dental business
How should employers react when a team member’s personal life is having a negative impact on their work? Sarah McKimm…
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Becoming a dental therapist practice owner
How can a dental therapist make the leap to become a practice owner? Cat Edney speaks to Eleanor Cowlam to…
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Skilled worker visa shutdown: a devastating blow to UK dental labs
Ashley Byrne explains how closing the skilled worker visa route for dental technicians, hygienists and dental nurses will impact UK…
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Is dentistry at the back of the queue for reform?
All of the healthcare professions are crying out for regulatory reform, says Kevin Lewis – when will it be dentistry’s…
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Pricing strategies for dental labs – what are you worth?
‘You are worth charging for’ – Ashley Byrne explains some of the key mistakes dental labs make when pricing services.…
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How do I stay relevant when the dental profession is changing so fast?
With techniques and technology evolving fast in dentistry, Sarah McKimm advises a reader on how to feel relevant and keep…
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US and UK dentistry: ‘the future is together’
Alan Clarke sits down with Andrea Clegg to talk smile design, patient communication and share vital advice. Alan Clarke: It…
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Are dental graduates being crippled with student debt?
With the amount of debt that dental students accrue on the rise, Neel Kothari considers whether young people are being…
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Recognition without resource: why dental therapy has further to go
Understanding and recognition of dental therapy have come far in recent years, says Cat Edney, but how can the increased…
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Progressing while avoiding burnout – the skills no one taught us
It took a health crisis for Poppy Dunton to realise the prevalence of burnout in the dental profession – she…
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The key to achieving operational excellence
From implementing checklists to being open to feedback, Kunal Thakker shares his best practices for achieving operational excellence. In any…
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Top tips for smile design
Manrina Rhode outlines how to follow the principles of smile design to create a beautiful restoration for your patients. Smile…
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Maximising success when selling your dental practice
Selling a dental practice requires careful planning – Ads Thanki offers his top tips to optimise your exit and maximise…
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