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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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A new tissue-adhesive biosensor has been developed to detect gum disease, which researchers say will ‘shift care from reactive to proactive’. Developed by researchers at Texas A&M University, the sensor detects inflammatory biomarkers in the mouth with molecular precision. It is unaffected by the moisture of the oral environment and remains attached while eating and…
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Velappity explains why dental practices are moving away from paper-based checks towards structured digital audits to manage their compliance. Patient safety in dental practices depends on far more than clinical skill alone. Safe care is shaped by systems, processes and behaviours that reduce risk, prevent harm and support consistent standards in everyday practice. From infection…
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Join Kay Louise Grant on 17 February at 7pm as she discusses social media risks for dentists and how to mitigate them. This webinar explores both the risks and benefits of using social media in a personal, professional and practice context, with a particular focus on responding to and engaging with patients online. The session…
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A new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth opened its doors yesterday (9 February), providing training to dental students and urgent care for patients in need. Led by the University of Plymouth, the new clinic allows trainee dentists and dental therapists to provide care to patients without an NHS dentist who are suffering with pain, trauma…
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Annette von Hajmasy tested Renfert’s new LIGHT 1 dental light – and reveals how smart lighting perceptibly improves precision, colour fidelity and relaxation in everyday laboratory work. Special light modes turn a light into a real game changer for day-to-day precision work. Good light makes the difference between success and frustration The ‘perfect’ work lighting…
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As dental practice ownership becomes more complex, a new UK event is reframing success in dentistry around time, ethics and community. The inaugural Sovereign Dentist gathering brought clinicians together to explore what it means to move from operator to leader – and why no one should do it alone. Leadership in dentistry is often seen as a byproduct of clinical authority. But…
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A National Cancer Plan released by the government aims for three in four people diagnosed with cancer to survive for five years, though experts have criticised its lack of emphasis on head and neck cancers. The plan’s proposed improvements to cancer care in the UK would result in 320,000 fewer lives lost to cancer by…
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Dr Stephen Pitt explains how DeNovo Dental Partners’ distinctive model helped his practice unlock unprecedented growth. Dr Stephen Pitt has grown The Dental Studio from scratch over the last 20 years, and was considering selling as a way to drive further development. He commented: ‘I had been looking to sell intermittently for about six years.…
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