Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

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New brush biopsy could detect mouth cancer in under one hour

A brush test for mouth cancer could replace more than 90% of painful scalpel biopsy procedures, according to Queen Mary University London (QMUL) researchers. With mouth cancer among the world’s most rapidly increasing causes of early death, the research team aimed to find an alternative to scalpel biopsies – which can cause infection or damage…

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Ortho-restorative dentistry: exocad in the Invisalign workflow

Integrating Invisalign clear aligners with exocad is redefining ortho-restorative dentistry, enabling clinicians to deliver more predictable, minimally invasive treatment. The convergence of clear aligner therapy and digital restorative dentistry is transforming the way clinicians approach complex cases. Rather than viewing orthodontics and restorative dentistry as separate disciplines, modern digital workflows now allow practitioners to integrate…

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Demystifying root canal treatments in daily practice

Joseph Sabbagh shares a practical application of root canal treatments using GenENDO instruments and BioRoot Flow in daily practice. Root canal treatment (RCT) is a common endodontic procedure aiming to preserve a tooth through proper cleaning, shaping and obturation of the root canal system. When properly performed, root canal treatment has an estimated success rate…

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Oral Health Index reveals differences between UK and US oral health

The newly published Oral Health Index, which draws on data amassed by Hello Pearl, highlights significant differences in oral health outcomes between the UK and the US and reinforces the importance of identifying dental disease before symptoms develop. Based on 737 million tooth observations from 26 million dental visits across both countries, the Index found…

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ORE booking system failure leaves applicants without a seat

Dentists hoping to secure a spot to sit the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) reported payment issues, errors and overloaded servers preventing them from completing the process. Accessing a place in ORE examinations has previously been compared to buying Glastonbury Festival tickets, with applicants flooding the General Dental Council’s (GDC) MyGDC portal as new dates are…

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High Court orders new sanction hearing in racist and sexualised comments case

Warning: This story contains comments of a racist nature and references to sexual violence A High Court ruling has exposed conflicting positions within the GDC fitness to practise process after a dentist found to have made repeated sexualised and discriminatory comments to junior female colleagues and racist remarks was allowed to return to practice under…

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How to ensure your dental practice retains its individuality when selling

DeNovo Dental Partners explains why its innovative partnership model is the best option for those who want to retain a sense of individuality when considering selling their practice. In many areas of life, individuality is celebrated. People are encouraged to be themselves, while businesses are recognised for doing things differently, challenging convention and building something…

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Who will you nominate for the Dentistry Top 50 2026?

The Dentistry Top 50 is back and we need you to nominate the best and brightest in the profession to help us compile the list. Each year, the Dentistry Top 50 highlights the individuals making the biggest impact across UK dentistry – from influential leaders and innovators to those driving meaningful change. More than a…

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Dental Protection scoops awards for legal services team of the year

The litigation team at Medical Protection Society (MPS) – which Dental Protection is part of – has won the gold award for team of the year (operational excellence) at the 2026 Industry Eagles Awards. The MPS cases team also won the bronze award for team of the year (innovation and transformation). The International Industry Eagles…

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How an Olympic bobsleigh athlete learned to weather the storm

We hear from British bobsleigh athlete, three-time champion shot putter and Olympian Adele Nicoll on decision making under pressure, resilience and why high performance is built through self-awareness, accountability and adaptability. In this episode of Dentistry Talks, Adele explores what elite sport can teach dental professionals about handling pressure, making difficult choices and staying calm…

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Treeline’s company event kicked off in Lincoln’s glorious sunshine

Treeline Dental Care has never been a group that stands still, and its first-ever Company Kick-Off Event proved exactly that. Bringing together around 35 team members from across all Treeline practices, including every lead, every practice manager, and 15 clinicians, the day marked a new milestone in the group’s commitment to development, collaboration and culture-building.…

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SHINING 3D Dental launches Ceramix-Nano capsule 3D printer: 10-minute permanent ceramic crowns

New capsule-based dental 3D printer that integrates printing and curing delivers same-hour ceramic permanent restorations in a device smaller than a shoebox. SHINING 3D Dental has announced the global launch of the Ceramix-Nano, a chairside dental 3D printer that produces permanent ceramic crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, and Maryland bridges in a single appointment. Powered by…

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University of Sunderland to launch new dental academy

The University of Sunderland will open a new dental academy that will offer courses in dental hygiene, dental therapy and dental technology starting in September 2027. NHS data for 2024/5 suggests just 41% of adults and 55% of children in Sunderland had been seen by an NHS dentist in the past 12 months. The new…

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Could a tiny intraoral robot make two-visit crown preparation a thing of the past?

A miniature intraoral robot could allow dentists to complete crown preparations in a single visit, potentially eliminating the need for additional appointments. Developed by researchers at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Basel, the robot is roughly the size of a cork and designed to fit comfortably inside the patient’s mouth. Its…


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