Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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Revolutionising early caries treatment through biomimetic innovation

Recently Dentistry Live saw Jin Vaghela and Kish Patel deliver a live webinar on revolutionising early caries treatment. When two of the UK’s most dynamic clinicians take to the screen, dental professionals listen. In a high-energy, live-streamed session, Dr Jin Vaghela and Dr Kish Patel captivated dental professionals at ‘Dentistry Live: revolutionising early caries treatment’,…

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Lab is Fab: one day, endless inspiration, all about labs

3Shape is proud to host the very first Lab is Fab event, created for the UKI dental lab community and dedicated to everything shaping the future of digital dentistry. Taking place on 30 January 2026 at 100 Longwater Avenue, Reading, RG2 6GP, this one-day experience brings together leading speakers, hands-on technology, and meaningful discussions designed…

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Success in private practice

Join Dominic Hassall on Wednesday 3 December at 7pm as he discusses how to achieve success in private dental practice. Participants will gain an understanding of real-life lessons and proven approaches gained from decades of running a highly successful private practice. Learning outcomes The speaker Dominic Hassall is GDC-registered specialist in restorative, prosthodontic, periodontal and…

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Garlic ‘shows promise’ as a mouthwash alternative

Garlic extract has been found to have similar antimicrobial efficacy to other widely used antiseptic and disinfectant mouthwashes like chlorhexidine by a new literature review. University of Sharjah researchers compared the antimicrobial properties of garlic extract with those of chlorhexidine in clinical practice. The results suggest that higher concentrations of garlic extract mouthwash has antimicrobial…

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Whitening success strategies with White Dental Beauty

Join Linda Greenwall on 1 December at 7pm as she discusses strategies for success with tooth whitening using White Dental Beauty products. The classification of bleaching techniques into three categories is vital to assist with predicable treatment planning for the various tooth whitening programmes required to obtain successful outcomes. This webinar will explain the evaluation…

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Private Dentistry Awards 2025: winners announced!

This year’s Private Dentistry Awards took London by storm – find the full list of winners and photos from the night here. On Friday 21 November 2025, the private dental sector gathered at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate another year of outstanding performance and patient care. The Private Dentistry Awards are among the…

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Full colour monolithic 3D printed dentures – the power of Polyjet printing

Join Lino Adolf on 27 November at 7pm as he explores the power of Polyjet printing for full colour monolithic 3D printed dentures. This webinar will share the benefits of using multi material full colour Polyjet 3D printing. The panel will discuss the huge time savings involved in the workflow and post processing. They will…

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Most GDC registrants are dissatisfied with fitness to practise process

Most dental professionals are dissatisfied with the fitness to practise process and the outcome of their case, according to the General Dental Council (GDC). Released by the regulator today (20 November), a new survey found that both informants making fitness to practise complaints and registrants facing proceedings were unhappy with the process and its outcomes.…

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Root canal treatment linked with reduced heart disease and diabetes risk

Root canal treatment has been found to reduce inflammation that leads to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in a new study. The King’s College London study tracked changes in the blood chemistry of 65 patients following root canal treatment for apical periodontitis. This common dental infection can cause bacteria to enter…

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Leadership in dental decontamination survey launched

A new survey has been launched on the topic of leadership in dental decontamination – find out how to take part now. FMC, the UK’s leading dental publishing company, in partnership with Aura Infection Control, the nation’s foremost dental decontamination specialist, is proud to announce the launch of a new nationwide survey: ‘Leadership in decontamination –…

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Why mouthwash? Rethinking oral hygiene for better patient outcomes

This year’s Oral Health Summit will feature a discussion on the benefits of mouthwash for patient oral health from LISTERINE. This November, Edinburgh will host one of the most anticipated events in the dental calendar: the Oral Health Summit 2025. Bringing together oral health professionals from across the dental community, the three-day conference promises an…

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Digital technology to transform Gensmile Dental Group

Clinical director Asad Rahman explains why AI-powered diagnostic technology has been introduced to transform patient communication and practice efficiencies across Gensmile’s 38-practice network. Gensmile Dental is introducing an AI-powered diagnostic software system which turns complex dental radiographs into clear, visual evidence for patients. The phased rollout follows clinical director Dr Asad Rahman’s first-hand experience of…

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What are the benefits of Ixion Instruments for orthodontics?

Rebecca Peltier, UK and Europe sales manager at DB Orthodontics, explains why Ixion Instruments are trusted by orthodontic and other dental professionals worldwide. In orthodontics, every millimetre matters – and this is no better demonstrated than in Ixion Instruments. Trusted by orthodontic professionals around the world for more than 20 years, Ixion sets the standard…

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GC’s LabScene goes on the road with LabScene Live!

GC provides a brief look back at this summer’s LabScene Liv events and a question – who wants more? This summer, GC launched their inaugural LabScene Live events – a series of educational networking evenings with guest speakers and live demos, held in Manchester, Birmingham and London. Born out of a desire to bring the…

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Supercharge your patient communication!

Join Jaz Gulati on 24 November at 7pm as he explains how loupe-mounted cameras can supercharge your patient communications. This webinar will explore clinical scenarios where loupe-mounted cameras add value to diagnosis and education. Delegates will be provided with visual demonstrations and practical guidance for integrating the technology into practice. Learning outcomes The speaker Dr…

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Does GDC working patterns data show an identity crisis for DCPs?

Cat Edney reinterprets the picture of new GDC working patterns data and what it means for dental care professionals (DCPs). The GDC has released its latest dataset on DCP working patterns (October 2025), offering a snapshot of how dental hygienists and therapists say they are practising across the UK. On the surface, it looks straightforward:…

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Six-module Return to Practice with Confidence programme

LonDEC explores the benefits of its six-module Return to Practice with Confidence programme, beginning in January 2026. LonDEC (London Dental Education Centre) is delighted to announce Cohort 1 of its six-module Return to Practice with Confidence programme, launching in 2026. This structured programme is designed for dental professionals returning to practice, offering a combination of…

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Which fluoride varnish is optimal for caries prevention?

Colgate explains the benefits of its Duraphat Fluoride Varnish 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 are intended…

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The next-gen of digital dentistry in clear aligner therapy

Join Raman Aulakh and Barry Buckley on 20 November at 7pm as they discuss the next generation of digital dentistry in clear aligner therapy. This webinar will explore how next-generation digital technologies are transforming clear aligner therapy. Developments such as AI-driven diagnostics, integrated treatment planning, and virtual patient engagement are enabling clinicians to deliver more…


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