Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

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Achieving functional and aesthetic harmony in real-world clinical scenarios

Join Ashish Soneji on 3 March at 7pm as he discusses how to achieve functional and aesthetic harmony in real-world clinical scenarios. This webinar will provide a structured understanding of how to manage challenging everyday clinical scenarios and clinical tool kit required to help you achieve this. Learning outcomes The speaker Ash Soneji qualified from…

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Experts slam dentistry ‘double standard’ as GPs receive funding uplift

The government has announced a £485 million budget uplift for GPs, leading experts to question why funding for dentistry has remained static for so long. The British Dental Association (BDA) said that NHS dentistry has operated with a flat budget for a generation, with government contributions in 2023/24 lower than in 2010/11. Meanwhile, the £485…

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Pledged 700,000 extra appointments expanded to non-urgent cases

The 700,000 additional dental appointments promised by the government will now apply to a broader scope of cases, following criticism of the limited amount considered ‘urgent’. In February 2025, the government announced that 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments would be rolled out across England. However, chief dental officer (CDO) for England Jason Wong said the scope…

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Seven in 10 elite athletes have periodontal disease

Elite athletes have significantly worse dental health than their peers, a study has found – with 70% presenting with periodontal disease and 46% with active caries. Despite continuous access to dental and medical support, researchers have found that elite athletes have significantly worse oral health than expected. Study authors Fernando Mata and Cristina López de…

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How switching to a digital ecosystem can make every patient consultation count

Restorative and aesthetic specialist Dr Amit Patel explains how he is redefining the patient experience by placing digital technology at the centre of every consultation. As an early adopter of Align Technology’s digital ecosystem, Dr Patel has built a workflow that makes dentistry clearer, more accessible and far more engaging for patients. The Align Oral…

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Bringing innovation directly to your practice: the value of a Plandemo visit

Planmeca explains how a Plandemo visit can allow dental practices to experience a fully immersive demonstration of the latest technology on their doorstep. For busy dental practices, finding the time to explore new technology while managing a full patient schedule can be a real challenge. That’s exactly where Planmeca’s mobile showroom makes a difference –…

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Protecting patient data: cybersecurity in dentistry

Join Jack Cooke on 26 February at 7pm as he discusses cybersecurity and protecting patient data in dentistry. This webinar will raise awareness of the most common cyber attacks affecting dental practices. It will explain, in clear and practical terms, how ransomware attacks operate and the risks they pose to patient data and business continuity.…

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From biomimetic science to clinical practice: peptides in regenerative dentistry and medicine

Join Victoria Sampson on 25 February at 7pm as she discusses peptides in regenerative dentistry and medicine from biomimetic science to clinical practice. This webinar will provide dental professionals with a high-level understanding of self-assembling peptide (SAP) technology and its role in advancing minimally invasive, regenerative, and biologically driven care in dentistry and medicine. Attendees…

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Financial dentophobia has caused one in four Brits to delay treatment

One quarter of Brits have delayed dentist visits due to fear of the cost of treatment, known as financial dentophobia. This is according to research by consumer healthcare company, Haleon. It found that 31% of adults would seek treatment sooner if costs were lower or clearer. In addition to financial obstacles, major reasons for putting…

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The 10 questions dentists should be asking their accountant

Fortuous Dental Accountants explains why better financial clarity starts with better conversations with your accountant. Walk into a coffee shop and say: ‘I’ll have a coffee.’ You’ll get something drinkable, but probably not what you actually wanted. Say instead: ‘Flat white. Oat milk. One shot. Extra hot.’ Same barista, very different result. That simple idea…

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Stop flying blind: lessons from six months of Dentalmonitoring in NHS orthodontics

Join Maria McNally on 24 February at 7pm as she discusses lessons learned from six months of Dentalmonitoring in NHS orthodontics. This webinar will explore how NHS orthodontic teams used Dentalmonitoring over six months to improve clinical oversight, reduce unseen risk between visits, and reflect on what this meant for standard of care within NHS…

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Cost of NHS tooth extractions up by five million pounds

Decay-related tooth extractions cost the NHS £51.2 million in the 2024/5 financial year, up from £45.8 million the previous year, according to newly-released statistics. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has released statistics surrounding childhood hospital tooth extractions for the past financial year. These suggest that NHS spending on tooth extractions in this period…

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Not all fluoride varnishes are the same

Colgate explains what sets Duraphat Fluoride Varnish apart from other varnishes for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are presented with a wide range of professional products to support caries prevention including fluoride varnish. It is vital to understand that not all fluoride varnishes are the same. Although they may have similar compositions, they…

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The new dental checkup: AI-powered dental diagnostics with TRIOS 6

The launch of the 3Shape TRIOS 6 intraoral scanner and its exclusively compatible AI assistive Dx Plus diagnostic software is set to transform the dental checkup. In this article, Dr Jan Paulics compares the traditional diagnostic routine with one powered by TRIOS 6 and Dx Plus, and explains how this change can redefine diagnostics, improve…

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Malocclusions associated with tooth loss risk

Malocclusions such as anterior crossbite have been linked with a greater risk of tooth loss in a new study. A research team from Tohoku University, Japan divided more than 17,000 adults over the age of 40 into four categories: normal occlusion, anterior open bite, anterior crossbite and combined malocclusion. They compared this to the number…

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Clearly connected dentistry: how W&H is shaping the future of digital imaging and workflows

The values that built W&H are the same values driving its digital future, expressed in a modern way. Trust has long been central to dentistry, shaped through consistency, reliability and a clear understanding of clinical realities. For decades, dental professionals around the world have placed that trust in W&H, recognising the brand for its engineering…

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Little Smiles Open Days: learning to love the dentist!

Treeline Dental has launched Little Smiles Open Days focusing on children’s oral health and reducing preventable decay. The shocking truth, according to the latest NHS England figures for year ending 2024, revealed that tooth decay remains the most common reason for hospital admissions in children aged between five and nine years. One of the main…

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Trainee dental nurses must now begin formal training one year sooner

Trainee dental nurses will now be required to begin a recognised training programme within one year of starting work under General Dental Council (GDC) regulations. This has been reduced from the previous deadline of two years to limit the time during which trainees are working without a formal qualification. The GDC said the change is…

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Latest changes to Welsh NHS dental regulations released

The Welsh Government has released updated NHS dental regulations, though the timing of this publication was dubbed ‘callousness or incompetence’ by dental experts. In September 2025, it was confirmed that the units of dental activity (UDA) system would be scrapped in Wales under the new contract. The British Dental Association (BDA) welcomed the changes, but…


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