The COVID-19 pandemic successfully hogged the headlines across the world through much of 2020. The unexpected and stupefying events that occurred as a result of the virus blindsided many countries including the UK and fractured the national economy to pieces. As the country started to gradually recover from the effects of this torment, the second quarter of 2021 (April to June) went strong, especially for healthcare – the industry that originally bore the most critical losses. However, a novel aftermath of the pandemic caught the attention of the media. Reports were made of a sudden ‘boom’ for ..read more

The world is at the peak of revolution, and as fast-paced as it may be, monetary circumstances have perpetuated an accelerated economy with hardly any disgruntled posts on social media. Not only is this an unbelievable statement in today’s strangulated economy, but it is also full of red herrings. No, our strategically curated global economy isn’t doing the best, especially in recent times. Instead, we are now looking at a global economy that is experiencing what experts call “a broad-based and sharper-than-expected slowdown”, perpetuating a staged imbalance in managing financial risks as well ..read more

Over the last four decades, British families have experienced a slow, burning rise in the cost of many indispensable necessities that have hindered their possibilities of achieving true financial security. Every day, millions of households across the UK’s tough terrains continue to grapple with towering bills and day-to-day essentials, even more so now given that there has been a brisk stir in the UK’s current economic situation. A new survey by BMG Research sheds light on this hellish economic crisis as more than half of Britons say that they have become worse off in the past year, while a si ..read more

Dentistry is an enriching career path with an outstanding repute, one that often precedes itself. With that being said, dentists and the dental industry as a whole have also suffered at the hands of public crucifixion. Over the years, they have garnered a less than favourable and very much bemusing reputation – while patients tend to sing praises for their dentists, they do not rejoice at the thought of actually going to see him or her. Well, that’s understandable. The highlight of this, nevertheless, is that dentistry’s bright future does not look to be dimming any time soon. The drastic expa ..read more

Just last month, devastating news from CNBC took a concerned lot of Brits by storm. It claimed that ever since the UK’s economy shrank by 0.1% in March, forecasts suggest that the economy is ‘only going to get worse’ as the growth slowdown surfaces with further expected contractions this year. This perturbing prediction has been indebted to the twin crisis of COVID-19 and Brexit that caused a disturbance in the structural framework of the UK’s otherwise stable economy.   Following the shocking economic aftermath of the pandemic coupled with the UK’s departure from the EU, business confi ..read more

Creating and having a strong CV is at the forefront of young dental professionals minds when starting out in dentistry.  These are our top tips to create a stand out CV for securing your dream career in dentistry. Why is a good CV needed in dentistry? A strong CV will help you to secure the job that you’ve always wanted whatever field of dentistry you are in, Associate Dentist, Dental Nurses or Dental Hygienist.  When applying for a job, your CV is the first impression your potential future employer will have of you, and first impressions always count.  What to include in your d ..read more

You’re a young, vibrant, ambitious, and upcoming Dentist who is going to take the dental field by storm. Perhaps, you have even committed to memory the order in which your life and career path have to align for you to be right on schedule precisely. Whether you are just wrapping up your fellowship or residency at a reputable dental school, or have now graduated after an onslaught of late-night study sessions, strenuous examinations, heaps of coursework that you’ve now submitted, and five years’ worth of knowledge and dedication you have put into achieving this goal – in which case, congratulat ..read more

Congratulations on choosing one of the most transformative and innovative professions. We understand that picking dentistry as the career path that forever defines you could not have been easy. Now that your five gruelling years at dental school are over, not only are you graduating from this enriching experience but also the idealistic mindset created by your idyllic perceptions of this profession. It is now time to evolve from a simple “teeth drawer” to something so much more.   But with many others sharing your enthusiasm and attracted to the same expanding values and work ethics of ..read more

Congratulations on graduating from dental school, you can now start your career as a professional dental practitioner. As a general Dentist, you will be expected to use the skills you were taught in dental school to treat a variety of dental problems. As a newly qualified dentist, you will also be eligible to register with the General Dental Council.    You are about to undergo an additional one-year mandatory clinical training to enhance your clinical diagnostic and restorative skills known as Dental Foundation Training (DFT). As a fresh dental graduate, you might have several que ..read more

Dentistry is, by all intents and purposes, an extremely demanding profession. During the initial wave of the pandemic in 2020, several European countries decided to temporarily suspend elective dental treatments. The UK was also one of these countries driven into submission by the flutter of the COVID-19. It was then, in the midst of shutting down dental offices and considering them “non-essential” for months, that many in our profession began to raise the question of whether being a dentist was truly worth it. We can say that in many ways, dentistry has been caught in the line of fire especia ..read more