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Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online

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Helping patients understand and accept their treatment options by building emotional engagement

Align Technology explains why bridging the gap between clinical planning and emotional connection is key to helping patients truly envision the potential outcomes of their treatment. While technical expertise is essential, fostering an emotional connection with patients plays a critical role in shaping their satisfaction and trust. Recognising and addressing this emotional dimension can significantly…

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Is water fluoridation effective? Latest evidence revealed

A new report weighs up whether water fluoridation is an effective measure for reducing oral health inequalities and if concerns around negative side effects are well-founded. Released by the Academy of Medical Sciences, the report found that water fluoridation does have a beneficial effect on reducing dental caries when utilised at an optimal concentration of…

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Smartee early orthodontic solutions: functional foundations and skeletal guidance

Smartee early orthodontic solutions are building integrated care from childhood onward, with two new packaging designs now launched. Smartee officially introduced its new Disney-licensed Stitch and Iron Man packaging for its paediatric orthodontic portfolio on 24 December 2025, bringing a sense of familiarity and delight to young patients. Yet the visual refresh is only the…

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Low intake of red fruits linked to greater gum disease risk

Insufficient intake of a component found in red coloured fruits such as tomatoes was associated with a ‘significantly higher risk’ of severe gum disease in a new study. Dietary lycopene is a carotenoid commonly found in fruits with a red hue such as tomatoes, watermelon and grapefruit. Researchers found that a lack of dietary lycopene…

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Switching dental plan provider – a growing trend in the dental industry

Patient Plan Direct explains how its simple switch process makes switching dental plan providers quick and painless. In today’s competitive dental landscape, practice owners are becoming increasingly aware of how much revenue can be lost to high administration fees and limited support from traditional plan providers. It’s no surprise, but a statistic worth sharing, that…

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Dentist struck off for attempting indecent communication with a child

After sending ‘sexual communication’ to a police officer they believed to be a 12-year-old child, a dentist has been erased from the General Dental Council (GDC) register. The dentist in question pleaded guilty to the offence of attempting to communicate indecently with a child. The conviction says they acted for the purpose of ‘obtaining sexual…

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New endodontic files launched for easy and effective shaping

Septodont, a global leader in dental solutions, is proud to announce the launch of GenENDO,* a range of endodontic files designed to support easy and successful shaping of the root canal. This launch stems from a strategic partnership with Micro-Mega, through which Septodont will exclusively distribute the GenENDO range. This collaboration brings together Micro-Mega’s expertise in endodontic…

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How to imitate natural teeth with composite resin

Ivoclar explains how the colour and light properties of natural teeth can be recreated using its composite resin products. There are two main possibilities to imitate the colour and light properties of natural teeth with composite resin: 1. Value-based shade system This system considers the dentin core as crucial in influencing tooth colour, determining the…

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How to stay ahead of CQC requirements

LonDEC explains why its online course is a must for dental practices wanting to stay up to date with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. In today’s regulatory climate, running a dental practice means more than providing excellent clinical care – it requires demonstrating, always, that your service is safe, well-led, and compliant with national standards.…

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LISTERINE at the Oral Health Summit 2025: where global evidence met everyday preventive practice

As platinum sponsor of the Oral Health Summit 2025, LISTERINE played a central role in a landmark meeting that brought together the BSDHT, the BSP and global experts to advance prevention across the oral health spectrum. Over two packed days in Edinburgh, LISTERINE delivered a series of evidence-led sessions that highlighted the science behind daily-use,…

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ADG wins Excellent use of PR award

This year’s Dental Industry Awards saw 21 ADG members take home trophies and the ADG itself win the Excellent use of PR award. The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) team scooped the winner’s trophy for Excellent use of PR at FMC’s Dental Industry Awards 2025. The ADG submitted its ‘Creating Dental Oases’ campaign which sought to…

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Treeline celebrates with a Christmas party and awards with a difference!

Treeline Dental Group celebrated another year of outstanding care with the ultimate Christmas party and ‘Silly Billy Awards’. Nothing stands still for long at Treeline. As 2025 draws to a close, it was a good time for Treeline Dental Group’s co-founders Jimmey and Navjit Palahey to look back on a fantastic year. As a significant…

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GDC fails to meet standards for fitness to practise and equality

The General Dental Council (GDC) met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation in 2024/25, falling short on equality, diversity and inclusion and fitness to practise (FtP) timeliness. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) review for 2024/25 found that the GDC met standards in areas including registration and education and training. However, the PSA said…

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Dental charity celebrates 10 years of mobile dental care for vulnerable people in Yorkshire

A dental charity has returned to Dewsbury to mark 10 years of providing life-changing care to vulnerable people in Yorkshire and across the UK. Dentaid The Dental Charity provided care for people experiencing homelessness and addiction at the charity Kirklees in Recovery on its mobile dental unit on Wednesday 3 December. Since Dentaid first visited…

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Start 2026 with clarity: your 31-day January compliance reset

If you’re looking to go into 2026 feeling organised, confident and inspection-ready, the January Compliance Reset Planner is the solution. January is often one of the busiest, most pressured periods in practice life. The team returns from leave, diaries start to fill again, evidence needs updating, and the compliance ‘to-do’ list can feel like it…

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Will changes to the NHS dental contract succeed? The profession responds

The government has announced significant reforms of the NHS dental contract – experts from the dental profession, dental industry and wider healthcare sphere share their thoughts. Announced on 16 December, the government dubbed the reform ‘the most significant modernisation of the NHS dental contract in years’. The changes which will come into force from April…

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My colleague’s mental health is suffering: should I intervene?

Sarah McKimm advises a dentist who has noticed signs of poor mental health in a colleague – is stepping in the responsible choice or a breach of professional boundaries? The scenario I’m reaching out because I’m getting increasingly worried about a fellow associate in my practice. We’ve worked together for several years, and although dentistry…

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Skills4Dental: empowering dental teams through modern, measurable training

Skills4Dental explains how its integrated suite of dental training programmes can help practice teams to grow their skills and unlock new opportunities. In a profession defined by precision, trust and ever-evolving clinical standards, maintaining an outstanding patient experience relies on more than clinical skill alone. Dental practices today face the challenge of nurturing teams who…

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