Written by Asif, this section of the blog is for everyone working in the dental world.
End of 2022 reflections
As the year draws to a close, I thought I would reflect on and share some of the key highlights of 2022
Crocodiles, koalas and impacted canines down under
An invitation to speak at a meeting in Australia was an opportunity I could not turn down, writes Dr Chatoo.
From wow to wow – the Harvard blog
When I first got an invitation to speak at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, I was both delighted and dismayed.
The hedgehog and the orthodontist
The title of this blog may sound reminiscent of an ancient fable. But this is no moral or magical tale…
The European question
I have decided to tackle the thorny Brexit topic - but this blog is strictly apolitical!
The dental profession’s new CPD regime
I like the concept of a personal development plan (PDP) in which I can map out how I will evolve as a clinician and practice-owner.
What do we want from dentists of the future?
I was intrigued to learn recently that at one dental school last year, nearly twice as many MSc students graduated as dental students.
Making the grade as a trainer
Anyone who has been for treatment here will know how important my orthodontic nurses are to me and to the whole treatment process.
Double duty of candour
It has come as quite a surprise to me to learn that as a dentist I should comply with a duty of candour not once, but twice.
The good reputation of the dental profession
An antique mouse mat sits beside my computer......
A Listening Ear at the GDC?
For several years there has been widespread concern about the GDC's operations - not just among the profession but shared by the regulator's regulator, the Professional Standards Authority.
Long Live the Radio Star
Are orthodontists being de-skilled by new digital technologies? No!
