So, you want to be a dental writer?

The dental profession thrives on excellent communication. Whether it is between clinicians, with patients, in record taking and digital interactions or, increasingly, in what is posted on social media platforms, openness and honesty are paramount.

There is a raft of articles written on the need for clarity in all exchanges. But one area often overlooked in this network of interactions is media.

Without the industry’s journals and websites, there would be a huge gap in the opportunities afforded to those who work within dentistry to share opinions, insights, skills and experiences, to showcase clinical achievements and new innovations, to share peer-reviewed studies and stay up to speed on the politics of the profession.