Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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Adhese 2 is more universal than ever: the first VivaPen with dual-cure

Adhese 2 is a universal single-component adhesive with dual-cure properties – now, for the first time, directly dispensable from the VivaPen without requiring an additional activator. The new blue cannula enables reliable dual-curing, particularly in situations where light access is limited, such as in the placement of indirect restorations or root canal posts. This allows…

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Next-level minimal intervention dentistry: regenerative technology for caries

Join Nikhil Sethi on 22 April at 7pm as he discusses regenerative technology for caries and its use in next-level minimal intervention dentistry. Supercharge your practice growth while delivering a step-change in patient care through Curodont Repair, a minimally invasive (MI) regenerative treatment designed to arrest and repair early caries lesions. This webinar will explore…

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From competence to mastery: preparing for advanced implant practice

Brighton and Sussex Medical School explains how Modules 5 and 6 of its Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery prepare clinicians for advanced implant practice. By the time delegates reach Modules 5 and 6 of the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), they have already developed…

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Tooth whitening: preparing dentally unfit patients for cosmetic success

Join Ben Atkins on 21 April at 7pm as he discusses how to prepare dentally unfit patients for cosmetic success in tooth whitening. The webinar will provide a practical, patient-centred framework for safely managing whitening enquiries in patients who are initially dentally unfit It will demonstrate how a structured assessment, oral hygiene optimisation, and realistic…

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Funding increase for Northern Irish dentistry deemed ‘insufficient’ as full £8m package confirmed

While dental experts acknowledged the ‘significant efforts’ of the health minister in securing a funding increase, they also stressed that ‘this cannot be the end of the road’. Northern Ireland dental practices are to benefit from six additional Dental Foundation Training (DFT) places and a new emergency dental clinic, as health minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed…

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Can enamel regenerate instead of being drilled?

How peptides are enabling enamel remineralisation – vVARDIS explains the science behind CURODONT REPAIR. For decades, dentistry has largely followed the same path when it comes to tooth decay. When enamel surface breaks down and a cavity forms, the response is restorative. Remove the damaged structure, place a filling, and restore the tooth. But what…

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Does maintaining pulp vitality offer value for money?

Septodont offers a review of the scientific evidence surrounding pulp vitality, how to improve it, and the economic benefits of doing so. Oral disease remains a significant global public health concern, affecting more than 3.7 billion people worldwide (WHO, 2022). The economic burden is staggering, with a recent study estimating the global cost of oral conditions…

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How ‘dentist’s dentist’ George Cheetham has perfected patient care

How George Cheetham’s approach to patient care is driving growth across his multidisciplinary clinics and earning a reputation as a thought leader in dentistry. ‘I’m very proud of our team,’ says George Cheetham in a conversation about the importance of delivering comprehensive dental care through his multidisciplinary clinics. While he enjoys discussing the care-delivery model…

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Dentistry Live: five composite bonding tips from Charlie Steere

Charlie Steere shares his biggest hints and tips for composite bonding following an outstanding Dentistry Live session in March. When Charlie Steere stepped in front of the camera for his first Dentistry Live session, he admitted it felt ‘tricky being on camera for the first time’. However, the nerves disappeared and, after a successful live…

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Self-employed by contract, disengaged by design?

Join Mark Topley on 15 April at 7pm as he discusses whether self-employed dental professionals are disengaged by design. Dental practices rely on self-employed associates, yet still use employed-team engagement models. This webinar explores why that mismatch hurts performance, and how leaders can flex behaviours to improve associate engagement, consistency and profitability without crossing self-employed…

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From dental therapy to sports dentistry 

Dental sports therapist Imogen Johnson shares her path into the world of elite sport and athlete wellbeing.  Watching an elite athlete drive through the final seconds of a race, we’re drawn to the visible signs of effort, the power in their stride, the focus in their eyes, the determination etched across their face. What we rarely consider is that performance…

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Discover LonDEC’s new courses for 2026

LonDEC explains how you can elevate your clinical confidence and expertise with a range of new courses for 2026. LonDEC, part of the King’s College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, is proud to introduce two exciting new courses for 2026. Designed for dental professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, refine clinical skills,…

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ChatGPT dentistry: how to handle the AI-informed patient

Six months ago, Bethany Rossington had never encountered a patient arriving with an AI-generated treatment plan. Now she finds that this ChatGPT dentistry is a weekly occurrence. A search of social media shows the trend is accelerating across UK dental practices and raises questions for the profession. Namely, how do you handle a patient who…

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‘Absolutely shocking’: Welsh contract rollout draws criticism from practices and BDA

Today (1 April) marks the introduction of changes to the Welsh NHS dental contract but its rollout has been lambasted by the BDA, with practice managers left scrambling for information on the morning it came into force. The British Dental Association (BDA) said ‘poor communication’ meant that the new contract had come into force ‘utterly untested’.…

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Crowning materials for 3D printing 

Ross Phillips explains why 3D printing in dentistry is growing in popularity due to its efficiency benefits and dependable outcomes. A variety of options for dental 3D printing are now available, with entire workflows now possible chairside – improving cost-effectiveness considerably too.  However, as the awareness and use of dental-specific 3D printing increases, the conversation often continues to focus…

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Saving time, strengthening trust, improving outcomes: AI in the modern diagnostic workflow

Join Amanda Bassey-Duke on 7 April 2026 at 7pm as she discusses how AI can save time, strengthen trust and improve outcomes in the modern diagnostic workflow. This webinar explores how AI-supported radiographic analysis can enhance efficiency, strengthen patient trust, and improve clinical outcomes in modern UK dental practice. Using a real-world case study from…

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Full-arch made simple: transform all-on-X scanning with TRIOS ioConnect

3Shape explains how you can simplify all-on-X Scanning with TRIOS’ TruAbutment ioConnect Workflow. Full-arch implant restorations have traditionally been among the most complex and technique-sensitive procedures in digital dentistry. From capturing accurate implant positions to ensuring a passive fit across a full arch, clinicians face multiple challenges that demand precision, efficiency, and reliability. With TRIOS’…


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