There are two main training pathways in most dental specialties, the NHS and academic routes. Restorative Dentistry involves the restoration of diseased, injured, or abnormal teeth to normal function. This includes all aspects of Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics and Implantology. In the first article of a two-part series, Jamie Dickie, Specialty Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, discusses a career as an academic in this field.

Dental anxiety affects upto 50% of the UK adult population. As such, anxiety managment is a routine challenge dentists face and one we should be well equipped to manage. Patients with significant anxiety are often managed using concious sedation. However, in this article, Dr Munir Ravalia discusses the non-pharmacological alternatives to consider when treating this cohort of patients.

Implant Dentistry involves the placement of dental implants in the jaw bone to replace missing teeth. In the this article, Dr Ferhan Ahmed discusses how to develop your career as an Implant Dentist

This article focuses on claims for wages under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Job retention Scheme (CJRS). The Chancellor first announced the CJRS on 20 March 2020, which was originally available until the end of June 2020, however in a further announcement on 12 May 2020, the Chancellor confirmed that the CRJS will be extended until October 2020.

In light of the financial fall out of Covid-19, Shoaib Khan of Alexander & Co Chartered Accountants, discusses the effect on self-employed Dental professionals and provides useful information on the Government’s self‐employed income support scheme (SEISS).

A highlight reel of our inaugural DCG Masterclass Day