Gaby Bissett

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Dental Industry Awards 2025 – the winners

It is our pleasure to present the 2025 Dental Industry Award winners and highly commended – massive congratulations to all who made it. The Dental Industry Awards this year took place at Wembley Stadium in London yesterday (11 December), recognising the very best in the UK dental industry. The ceremony provides an opportunity for companies, teams…

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GDC publishes updated guidance to ‘reduce fear and stress’ in dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) has this week published its updated decision-making guidance in a bid to reduce fear among registrants. The regulator said it comes as part of its ongoing work to improve fitness to practise processes and increase transparency. Coming into effect from 6 January 2026, it follows a 12-week consultation held by the…

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Previous improvement to adult oral health has ‘almost reversed’ since 2009

More than one fifth of adults in England have a tooth with obvious decay, marking a ‘reversal’ of previous improvement, according to the latest adult oral health survey. When those with at least one tooth with non-cavitated decay affecting the inner dentine were included, however, this figure increase to two fifths (41%) of dentate adults…

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Clinicians advised to carry out ultrasound before dermal filler treatments

Experts have suggested that ultrasound scans can detect poorly-placed fillers that are blocking blood vessels – prompting a recommendation for scans to be carried out before dermal filler treatment. In a new study, researchers found that ultrasound can help clinicians to detect vascular complications as a result of misplaced face fillers. To track the risks…

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Experts to design quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety

Experts are designing a dental drill that minimises noise without compromising efficiency as research shows its a key source of dental anxiety. Dr Tomomi Yamada, a dentist and assistant professor at the University of Osaka’s graduate school of dentistry, and collaborators looked into the sound of the dental drill and how it related to dental…

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Dentist erased after hitting child patient on head

A dentist has been removed from the register after it was proved that he hit the head of a child patient and failed to treat them with ‘compassion and kindness’. A Professional Conduct Committee hearing found a number of charges proved, relating to a broad area of dentistry including, inadequate care, clinical failings, failings to…

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Dream Smiles Dental: realising a vision in collaboration with RPA Dental

Naveed Patel explains how he set out to balance practicalities and precision when building Dream Smiles Dental. When Dr Naveed Patel decided to establish Dream Smiles Dental in Bolton, his aim was clear – to create a modern, implant-focused practice that combined clinical excellence, patient comfort, and educational opportunities under one roof. Building a squat…

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Tips to make your dental practice more inclusive

A-dec explains how to make the dental practice more inclusive and shares key features to look for in an accessible dental chair. More than a billion people, equating to about 15% of the world’s population, are living with some kind of disability (The Lancet Public Health, 2021). This can include long-term sensory, mental or physical challenges that impact their daily lives, access to healthcare, and the support they need. As our global…

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Why I wouldn’t change my disability: lessons in resilience from a Paralympian

Are you navigating clinical pressures or day-to-day challenges in your dental practice? Paralympic table tennis player Jack Hunter-Spivey joins us for a powerful conversation about resilience and finding strength in adversity. Jack has faced and overcome a number of challenges in his life and career. In this Dentistry Talks episode, Jack is open about his…

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Autumn budget 2025: what it means for dentistry

The UK government released the autumn budget today, with the freeze on income tax thresholds extended and changes to salary sacrifice schemes among the leading headlines. Forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) were accidentally published before chancellor Rachel Reeves gave her statement today in a chaotic start to this year’s budget announcement. Reeves…

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What are the current and future perceptions of dentistry?

Henry Schein One recently released a white paper into the current sentiment of the dental profession – learn more about the insightful observations and how dentistry really feels about the current and future state of the industry. In a pre-launch discussion with Dentistry’s Gaby Bissett, James Harker, executive director UK & APAC, Henry Schein One…

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Beyond the smile: unlocking aesthetic revenue with Hydrafacial

In an increasingly competitive aesthetic landscape where clinics and practitioners are seeking innovative treatments, learn how you can offer enhanced patient satisfaction and profitability within clinic. Hydrafacial offers a unique, non-invasive treatment platform with immediate and visible results for clients. Why Hydrafacial? Hydrafacial is recognised as the ‘gold standard’ in non-invasive skin health, powered by…

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Fitness to practise: GDC to explore ‘less adversarial’ processes

Having fewer dental professionals fear the General Dental Council (GDC) is just one of the aims set by the regulator in its new strategy. The General Dental Council (GDC) this week published its new strategy 2026-2028, committing to ‘significant change and improvement over the next three years – and towards 2030’.  It states: ‘Our legislation is outdated and…

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Government orders investigation into costs and practices of private dentistry

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ordered a market study into private dentistry this week amidst concerns of ‘hidden costs’, reports suggest. The minister – who is set to announce her budget next week – has written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), urging it to investigate the costs and practices of private dentistry. In a statement,…


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