Patient education

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"NHS dentistry at a tipping point": BBC reveals the extent of access crisis

Nine out of 10 NHS dental practices are unable to offer appointments to new adult patients, in the most extensive survey of patient access ever...

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‘Behind your smile’ campaign

​Leading oral hygiene brand Tepe, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the link between good oral health and overall wellbeing, and educate...

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In response to polio virus detection in London

Recent reports of the detection of the polio virus in sewage samples in London have promoted the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) to...

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Live your patient journey…

…and walk in their shoes again and again, says practice manager Keziah Harvey.

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Prepare your smile for National Smile Month 2022

Over the last two years, it’s been particularly hard for workers to keep up their usual dental routine.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: how stress affects oral health

​The impact prolonged stress has on our body and wellbeing – including our dental health – can be significant.

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Defence against infectious pathogens

Nicky Steadman explores how we can prevent the spread of disease

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The wonder of digital patient engagement

Why social media is magic when it comes to marketing dentistry to the phobic and the fearful

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Sustainability in dentistry

Claire Frisby looks at the impact the industry has on the environment

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Growing dental practices

Mike Hennan explains how you can increase your patient lifetime value

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The future is green

Michayla Morris discusses the need to change our habits

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British Orthodontic Conference 2021

Pamela Gill reviews this year’s British Orthodontic Conference