Exploring the link between sleep quality and oral health

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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Poor sleep and poor oral health often go hand in hand. Here, two dentists share how addressing sleep problems...

In the right direction

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Effective delegating is essential in any practice but many dental managers have difficulties getting the best out of their team members. John Burfitt reports There...

Perth Dental Rooms: a new classic in dental design

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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When Dr David Hurst moved his business into an iconic heritage building in Perth, he created a practice that’s beautiful...

Effective networking

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Effective networking is all about who you know, not how many people you know. Understanding the ways to build a strong network could have...

Noise pollution in dentistry

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The issue of noise pollution in the workplace—and possible associated hearing loss— is gaining more attention within the dental profession. John Burfitt reports At first,...

Showing empathy to your patients

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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Treating anxious patients can be challenging and stressful for dentists. Showing empathy and putting patient needs first can go...

Online revolution

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Dr Jamie Workman has a passion for sharing dental knowledge with everyone—and the internet is his tool of choice. By Frank Leggett The role of...

How to handle customer complaints

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Official complaints about dentists to APHRA are on the rise, but industry experts agree it’s how you respond, rather than react, that can make...

Welcome to country

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With the DRISS program moving into its final phase, the scheme is being branded a success. But those involved agree making the move into...

Creating a positive work environment

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Creating a positive work environment pays big time, ensuring it’s where your staff—and your patients—want to be. By Louise Baxter “You’re only as good a...

The next step for tele-dentistry

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Dental Monitoring, a new smartphone-based tooth-correction-monitoring system, promises to transform how orthodontists treat their patients, writes Shane Conroy When orthodontist Dr William Dabney, who practises...

Understanding radiation safety regulations

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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Dental practice owners who operate radiography equipment must follow radiation safety regulations. But too many don’t understand their compliance...