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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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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James Madeley from mydentist shares his experience with year-round cold water swims and how they have benefitted him both personally and professionally. In the world of dentistry, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is paramount in helping deliver the best possible patient care. For James Madeley, a dedicated dentist with over 12 years of experience, this…
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Oral-B explores how dental professionals can drive transformation to help achieve healthier smiles for children. For many years, UK statistics on children’s oral health have made for a disheartening read. The link to socioeconomic status is especially significant, with the cost-of-living crisis (BDA, 2023) and poor access to NHS dentists intensifying the challenges. Put simply,…
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Join Ahmed Tadfi on 18 February at 7pm as he discusses the bulk and butter of posterior composite restorations. Bulk-fill composite materials have become an integral part of contemporary restorative dentistry, offering a simplified and efficient alternative to traditional incremental layering techniques. Designed to allow placement in thicker increments while maintaining adequate depth of cure…
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