Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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Case report: prosthesis restoration for aesthetics and strength

Zirkonzahn presents a restoration case using new zirconia for primary structures with extremely high flexural strength. A male patient presented with a previous Pekkton-PMMA immediate temporary restoration supported by four implants in each jaw, seeking a stable and highly aesthetic definitive solution. Following comprehensive diagnostic assessment, the techno-clinical team decided to provide full-arch zirconia restorations…

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AI that sells – enhance patient communication and boost case conversion with Diagnocat

Join Morven McCauley on Monday 13 October at 7pm as she discusses how AI can enhance patient communication and boost case conversion. This webinar will explore how Diagnocat AI can be effectively integrated into dental practice to enhance patient communication, build trust, and improve case conversion rates. Delegates will learn how to interpret and present…

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NHS to private in six weeks: Manish shares his journey

In this episode of the Business of Dentistry podcast, Les Jones sits down with Manish Chitnis to talk about one of the biggest decisions a dentist can make – converting from NHS to private dentistry. Manish Chitnis is a practice owner with more than 15 years’ experience and five practices across Hampshire and Dorset. In…

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Elevating composite artistry at DENTAESTHIQUE 2025

Tokuyama Dental introduces DENTAESTHIQUE 2025, a two-day congress focused on composite artistry in aesthetic dentistry. This October offers a rare chance to learn directly from world-class educators like Dr Newton Fahl Jr (Brazil) – one of the most respected names in aesthetic dentistry. TOKUYAMA DENTAL is proud to launch DENTAESTHIQUE, a new international education series…

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Dental training sharpens perception of facial beauty

Clinical dental training increases students’ ability to critically analyse smile and facial beauty, according to a new study. Dental students at various stages of training were presented with photos of a female model to rank from least to most aesthetically pleasing. The original photos of the model’s face and smile were digitally manipulated to alter…

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Practice ownership: how to assess, finance and buy with confidence

Join Dave McIver and Ranjit Virk on Thursday 9 October as they explain how to assess, finance and buy a practice with confidence. This webinar will give dentists a clear understanding of the practice purchase process. It will highlight what to look for when reviewing accounts and financial details. It will also explain how to…

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From live surgery to simulation facilities – dental implant training for the modern clinican

Discover more about the MSc in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The field of implant dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, with patients increasingly expecting clinicians to provide predictable, aesthetic and functional outcomes. For general dental practitioners and specialists alike, keeping pace with these advances requires structured, hands-on training delivered in…

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Safeguarding adults, children, and young people at risk – CQC dental mythbuster 29 update

Join Pat Langley on 7 October at 7pm as she discusses recently updated guidance on safeguarding adults, children and young people at risk. This webinar will ensure dental team members are aware of and understand the recently updated guidance from the CQC on safeguarding adults, children, and young people at risk. It will also provide…

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Leading voices strengthen consensus on dental plaque biofilm management

Oral diseases driven by a dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm are preventable, say key voices in oral health. As dental plaque biofilm-driven oral diseases continue to place avoidable burdens on patients and healthcare systems, a collective of UK oral health leaders gathered in London on 18 July 2025 to reaffirm the evidence and align on shared…

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Protect your revenue, not just your reputation: the financial case for robust consent in dentistry

Join Biju Krishnan on Thursday 2 October at 7pm as he explains how the financial benefits of robust consent in dentistry can protect both your revenue and your reputation. In today’s world of cosmetic and private dentistry, a single incomplete consent form can cost you far more than your reputation. It can cost you thousands…

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Childhood tooth decay hospitalisations rise in ‘public health emergency’

Tooth decay remains the most common cause of childhood hospital admissions, according to newly-published NHS England data. The figures show that 21,162 children aged 5 to 9 were admitted to hospital for tooth decay in 2024/2025. This was was 65% higher than the next most common cause, which was acute tonsillitis at 13,667 admissions. The…

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Prevora: novel management option for high-risk patients

Prevolution Health discusses Prevora and how it could reshape management of high-risk and difficult-to-treat patients. Prevolution Health was founded on a shared belief that there is a substantial population for whom good oral hygiene alone is not enough and are currently left with poor oral health. For example, adult patients with oral dryness, poorly managed…

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Beyond straight teeth: interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy

Join Drs Daniel Ramos and Simon Clavell-Bate on 1 October at 7pm as they discuss interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy. This webinar aims to equip general dentists and specialists with the knowledge and tools to integrate interdisciplinary and airway-driven principles into their aligner therapy. It will move beyond traditional orthodontic goals to achieve comprehensive patient…

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Profoundly deaf teen wins Against the Odds award

Profoundly deaf teenager Lucy has just won the Against the Odds award – her transformational story was delivered by Dr Puthri Raphy at Bright Orthodontics Liverpool. Bright Orthodontics is a leading north west orthodontic group, owned by specialist orthodontists Dr Puthri Raphy and Dr Raphy Paul. With practices across Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Widnes and Warrington,…


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