The Dental Reporter

How AI is changing everything around dentistry

Dr Manrina Rhode, Cosmetic Dentist and Founder, DRMR, on why the biggest gains from AI in dentistry sit in practice operations, patient communication…

Sep 29

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Dental Practice That Runs With Minimal Guidance: What Delegation Actually Requires in a Dental Context

Three principal dentists share their learnings on the handover that went wrong, the year spent running two accounting systems side by side, and why the…

Sep 22

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How dentists build careers that keep growing

Learn from dental professionals who have built diverse, evolving careers as they share the lessons, influences and choices that have helped them grow.

Sep 1

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August 2026

Seven Dentists Share the Daily Habits Behind a Long Career

New qualitative research with seven UK dental associates reveals the daily habits, from diary planning to decision rules, that sustain a 20-year career.

Aug 25

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July 2026

What Associates Wish Principals Knew: The Things That Make a Working Relationship Work Long-Term

How associate dentists define the best principal-associate relationships, and what four behaviours make associates want to stay. Contributors - Dr Jesal…

Jul 24

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The associate-to-principal transition: what actually surprised people who have done it

From a first surgery four months in to a 300-person group, the path from associate to owner has stages. Three principals map what each one actually…

Jul 9

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June 2026

The first scanner is really a workflow decision: Inside DEXIS Imprevo™ and the ecosystem behind it

DEXIS Imprevo™ - Deep conversation with Stef & Radmila

Jun 25

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Lead yourself first: how emotional intelligence shapes performance, growth, and income

Clinical skill opens the door. What happens next depends on something most dental training never covers.

Jun 17

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How dentists are creating a safe environment for anxious patients from the moment they walk in

Dental anxiety is common and consequential. Five dentists explain how they read it, respond to it, and rebuild trust across every stage of an…

Jun 4

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May 2026

How dentists are developing leadership presence within a practice

Before the title, before ownership, there is something quieter at work. Four associates on the behaviours that build authority from inside the room.

May 19

How dentists are building composure and presence that patients notice from the first minute

The clinical examination begins long before the chair reclines. By then, much of what a patient will remember has already been decided.

May 12

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How private dental practices compete and keep patients for years

Four principal dentists reveal the pricing strategies, retention principles, and competitive advantages that keep private dental practices growing…

May 5

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