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• The Clinical Dentistry Awards 2024 – the winners
  FMC is delighted to present the 2024 Clinical Dentistry Awards winners and highly commended – congratulations to all who made it. The Clinical Dentistry Awards acknowledge excellence in all clinical disciplines. This year’s Clinical Dentistry Awards were judged by an independent panel of leading dental professionals. The ceremony took place on Friday 11 October at the…
• Six Scottish council areas unable to take on new NHS patients, report says
  Six Scottish council areas now have no practices that are taking on new adult NHS patients within three months, new research shows. According to BBC research, only one in every four dental practices across Scotland said they are offering NHS appointments to new patients within that timeframe. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for…
• Diet Coke is eroding your enamel – here’s how
  Sona Khan discusses how Diet Coke impacts dental enamel and why dental professionals should be concerned about the popular soft drink. What is dental erosion? Dental erosion is defined as the irreversible chemical dissolution of dental hard tissues, including enamel and dentine, through a chemical process. This erosion occurs independently of bacterial or biofilm factors…
• How to ask and answer job interview questions in dentistry
  Delivering exceptional patient care starts with building an outstanding team. Here’s your guide to key interview questions, whether you’re the hiring manager or the candidate. Building an exceptional dental team is crucial for delivering the highest standard of patient care. In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of dentistry, it’s not just about technical skills. It’s about…
• Get a grip on precision with 3D-printed attachments
  Solventum introduces its new Clarity Precision Grip Attachments for use with the Clarity Aligners clear aligner system. Introducing a powerfully precise pair The traditional method of creating attachments will soon be behind you. Introducing a new attachment system, 3M Clarity Aligners paired with 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments, that will give you greater accuracy with a lot less hassle. 3M Clarity…