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What have practices learned about dental compliance in 2025, and what are inspectors focusing on in 2026? Dental practices entered 2025 under more pressure than ever. Time was tighter. Expectations were higher. And compliance increasingly sat in the background until something brought it sharply into focus. Across the year, our compliance advisors worked closely with…
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A newly developed app has been described as ‘the world’s first digital medical device dedicated to empowering and supporting people living with TMD’. The Jawspace app was developed in collaboration with experts at Newcastle University to help sufferers of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) manage their symptoms. Users are provided with research-based self-management guidance to help them…
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Practices are reminded that time is running out to enter the 2026 National Association of Specialist Dental Administrators and Lawyers (NASDAL) Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award. Closing on Friday 6 February 2026 at 5pm, the award seeks to recognise a practice that has successfully introduced the British Society of Paediatric…
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On 7 February, the Aligner Dental Academy (ADA) will host its annual SAFE Symposium in the heart of central London. Bringing together a formidable lineup of dentistry experts, the event will serve as a platform to share best practices, educational insights and the collective experience gained from tens of thousands of Invisalign cases. What’s in…
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Join David Nelkin on 22 January at 7pm as he explains why your reputation strategy needs a rethink in 2026 to look beyond just Google reviews. Online reviews still matter. But the rules around them have changed – quietly, and faster than most practices realise. Google reviews remain one of the strongest local ranking signals,…
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Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new study. Researchers from the University of Osaka, Japan found that those with more decayed or missing teeth had a greater risk of earlier death by all causes. Sound teeth and those that had been filled…
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Dr Alexanne Martin shares her journey into dentistry, finding the right support to grow from being a graduate to an award-winning clinician. Choosing a career in dentistry is about more than clinical skills, it’s also about finding a practice that supports long-term fulfilment, growth and balance. Dr Alexanne Martin, recently awarded Young Dentist of the…
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Join Mark Topley on 20 January at 7pm as he discusses how practice managers (PMs) can build confident, high-standard teams and go from chaos to clarity. This webinar will equip practice managers (PMs) with the confidence and practical tools to lead their teams. The session will show how to lead yourself first, set clear expectations,…
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Unused government budget for NHS dentistry has fallen from £392 million in 2023/24 to just £36 million, the care minister has announced. Minister of state for care Stephen Kinnock told parliament today (13 January) that underspending on NHS dentistry had dramatically reduced in the past year. The large underspend in dentistry has previously been cited…
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A rare natural sweetener that ‘delivers the taste of sugar without its drawbacks’ has been synthetically reproduced by researchers. Tagatose is a sugar that occurs naturally in dairy products, but in very small amounts compared to others such as glucose, fructose and sucrose. It is produced when lactose is broken down by heat or enzymes,…
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Henry Schein One is proud to announce the launch of the second season of its new podcast series, Spilling the Teath, available to listeners worldwide. Presented by Henry Schein One, Spilling the Teath brings candid conversations with the people shaping the future of dentistry. From technology to team dynamics, the podcast delivers real-world solutions and…
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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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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 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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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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Care leavers will now receive free NHS dental care, prescriptions and eye care up to the age of 25 as part of a new package of government changes. The government said care leavers often lack support after the age of 18, leaving them ‘isolated, separated from their families or siblings, and struggling to get going…
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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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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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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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