Neel Kothari

Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace dentists?

Neel Kothari considers whether the dental profession is immune to the increasing use of AI across all sectors – is…

AI & technology

Should the NHS pick up the pieces when ‘Turkey teeth’ go wrong?

Neel Kothari considers whether NHS dentists in the UK are obliged, or even able, to step in when overseas ‘Turkey…

Columnists

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.…

Columnists

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…

Columnists

Is the dental profession biased towards water fluoridation?

Neel Kothari considers whether the dental profession might be over-exaggerating the benefits of water fluoridation and downplaying its risks. There…

Columnists

Are retention fees for departing associates being abused?

Neel Kothari explores the problem of greed and corruption around retention fees, and why they may cause ‘significant animosity’ between…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 15 February 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Will 2025 be an economic disaster for the dental sector?

As financial pressures grow, Neel Kothari warns that neither NHS nor private dentistry is immune to rising costs and reduced…

Business

The dangers of ‘bad science’ in dentistry

In his latest column, Neel Kothari warns of the ‘erosion of trust’ between the dental profession and the public as…

Columnists

News you’ve missed this week – 9 November 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

What exactly can we say on social media?

Neel Kothari explores the potential consequences of online posts and questions whether the GDC’s approach to social media regulation is…

Columnists

Was it right to force the COVID vaccine on healthcare workers?

Neel Kothari questions the morality of mandatory vaccination, citing the government’s strategy to force COVID-19 vaccinations on NHS staff. It’s…

Columnists

Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?

Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice. You may have…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 10 August 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Why we need more regulation from the GDC

Neel Kothari shares why, in one particular area, more regulation is needed from the General Dental Council (GDC). I must…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 15 June 2024

It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… General election:…

Dentistry

What can NHS dentistry expect from the upcoming election?

As the general election approaches and with NHS dentistry a hot topic, Neel Kothari shares his thoughts on the political…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 April 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Are dental…

Dentistry

Why we need to bring back dental reference officers

Neel Kothari explains how reintroducing dental reference officers could help to stop mistakes in dental regulation from slipping through the…

Columnists