Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

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Refugee dentists given easier access to UK registration

A new alternative evidence policy will reduce barriers to registration for refugee and displaced dental professionals, the General Dental Council (GDC) says. The policy will allow the GDC to accept alternative forms of evidence where refugee and displaced dental professionals are unable to provide usual documentation due to circumstances beyond their control. The regulator acknowledged…

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What is Microrepair?

Coswell explains what Microrepair particles are and its benefits for mimicking natural enamel in modern dentistry. Microrepair particles are biomimetic zinc-hydroxyapatite crystals very similar to tooth enamel capable of binding to enamel, recreating the natural protection of the tooth and repairing its surface homogeneously, creating a coating that protect the tooth. Dental enamel is the…

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Mouth Cancer Action Month: raising awareness and promoting early detection  

Bupa Dental Care shares powerful stories of oral cancer for Mouth Cancer Action Month, plus what dental professionals can do to help. Mouth cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the UK. Last year alone, over 10,800 new cases were diagnosed – a 38% increase over the past decade and 133% higher than 20…

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Next generation business success: aligning compliance, culture and team performance

Join Mark Topley on 19 November at 7pm as he explains how you can align compliance, culture and team performance to achieve next generation business success. This webinar will help dental business leaders understand the differences between generational groups in today’s workforce and how these impact motivation, engagement, and retention. It will show how awareness…

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Protecting your hearing in the dental workplace: understanding the risks and solutions

KaVo had the chance to interview the postdoctoral research scientist Sreeram Kaithali Narayanan on the issue of hearing protection in dentistry. What is your field of research? My research focuses on understanding the effects of hearing loss and the effectiveness of hearing rehabilitation. I also study behavioural changes, such as head and gaze movements, due…

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From leaky buckets to lasting growth: the power of the new patient funnel

Join David Nelkin on 18 November at 7pm as he explains the power of the new patient funnel for creating lasting growth. This webinar will help dental professionals understand how small, measurable improvements in their patient funnel can lead to exponential practice growth. It will demonstrate how to track and optimise key conversion points across…

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Why orthodontists choose Ixion Instruments

DB Orthodontics explains the benefits of Ixion Instruments – superior dental instruments from cutters to pliers for lasting precision. When precision matters, orthodontists around the world choose Ixion Instruments – a preferred choice when it comes to performance, longevity, and control. In this short video, discover the features that make Ixion a standout choice for…

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Revolutionary comprehensive orthodontic treatment in days for dentists

Join Anthony D Viazis on 17 November at 7pm as he discusses how dentists can achieve comprehensive orthodontic treatment in just days. This webinar will teach general dentists the technology to perform revolutionary comprehensive orthodontic treatments in an average of 120-150 days. Learning outcomes The speaker Dr Anthony D Viazis, founder of Fastbraces, is the…

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Annual renewal period for dentists opens for 2026

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its annual renewal period for dentists, confirming the steps required to remain registered and their deadlines. To remain on the GDC register, dentist must pay the annual retention fee (ARF) of £698 by 31 December 2025. The GDC confirmed the fee would increase from £621 this year in…

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Another year of smiles: Mydentist Excellence Awards 2025

Mydentist celebrates its 2025 Excellence Awards winners, making another year of outstanding dentistry across the mydentist network. Mydentist, a leading UK provider of affordable dental care, hosted an evening of celebration at its 2025 Excellence Awards on Friday 10 October. The annual event brings the organisation together to mark the achievements and hard work of…

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MiSmile NEXT Conference and Gala: 10 years of smiles and growth

MiSmile reports back from its NEXT Conference and Gala, marking 10 years of resilience, innovation and community spirit in the MiSmile Network. On 12 September 2025, the MiSmile community came together at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London for the MiSmile NEXT Conference and Gala. This year was not just another instalment of the network’s…

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Navigating Welsh dental contract reform: the devil will be in the detail

Many questions still remain surrounding promised Welsh dental contract reform – Practice Plan shares some of the insights from a recent webinar on the topic. The results of the consultation on reform of NHS dental services in Wales were discussed on a recent Practice Plan webinar. Head of sales Zoe Close hosted practice owner and…

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Foundation dentists’ patient safety projects recognised in research competition

Dental Protection shares the results of the 2024 UK Foundation Dentists Competition, recognising exceptional research in the area of patient safety. Five UK foundation dentists have been recognised for their innovative research to improve patient safety, following a competition organised by Dental Protection in partnership with The MPS Foundation. The winning projects explored the use…

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Which specialist brush is right for my patient?

Dental professionals are always on the lookout for effective tools that can enhance patients’ oral hygiene routines – find out which specialist brush is right for each patient. TePe offers a wide range of specialist brushes designed for individuals with specific oral hygiene needs and allow for tailored oral care solutions that prioritise patient comfort…

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Getting a little ‘crowded’ in here? How to diagnose and treat crowding

Aligner Dental Academy presents a guide to diagnosing and treating dental crowding with clear aligner therapy. Dental crowding is among the most prevalent orthodontic conditions, affecting up to 80% of patients in certain populations (Cenzato et al, 2021). Crowding is as a discrepancy between tooth size and arch length. It may be generalised or localised…

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Personalised TV: are you making the most of your practice screens?

A personalised TV channel supported with device responsive digital communication tools – what benefits does it bring to you and your patients? Your practice relies on modern computer systems: your treatments are increasingly high-tech and you text customers to remind them of appointments. Digital marketing and education and best advice to your patients is also…


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