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We hear from trauma-informed practitioner Ella McCrystal on why understanding trauma, mental health and human behaviour is becoming increasingly important for dental professionals. Ella shares her personal journey and explores what trauma really is – not just the events people go through, but how those experiences are stored, expressed and carried through the body over time. She…
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Dentistry has the strongest occupational loyalty of any profession in the UK, new data has revealed, despite a number of dental nurses leaving the profession. While just 37% of dental professionals who switch jobs leave the profession entirely, dental staff retention varies dramatically by role. Only 17% of dental hygienists who change jobs leave the…
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The UK’s dental academic workforce has fallen to just 550 full-time equivalent roles, with new data suggesting the profession is approaching a cliff edge that will have direct consequences for dental education, research and patient care. The 2025 census from the Dental Schools Council reveals forty full-time equivalent roles were lost in a single year.…
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With dental contract reform 2026 arriving on the horizon, one burning question for NHS practice owners is how do you quota-manage the unplannable? From April, NHS dental contractors must deliver 8.2% of their contract value as urgent or unscheduled care. Dr Mariam Belattar, an experienced NHS dentist, says the reform feels less like a solution…
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Hello Pearl responds to newly-released figures which show a crisis in paediatric dentistry – how can technology help the dental profession improve this picture? Statistics released last month by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, tell a grave and urgent story that should deeply affect every dental professional (RSEng, 2026). In 2025 there were…
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Josie Hutchings shares everything she has learned in 25 years with practice plan – what has changed and what is her advice for navigating modern dentistry? In Practice Plan’s latest podcast, Donna Hall, regional support manager, sits down with her colleague and friend, regional support manager Josie Hutchings, who this year celebrates an amazing 25…
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Glass hybrids are the hassle-free restorative alternative when composites are not an option – find out more now. You may have seen glass hybrids mentioned over the last few years and wondered how they can fit into your clinical practice. This blog answers all the questions you might have about this cost-effective, long-term restorative alternative,…
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The UK’s largest dental care provider mydentist has recently undertaken a relocation, merge and expansion of three of its Cardiff practices, following a substantial investment of £2.3 million. The new mydentist Cardiff practice, which is now located at City Link Retail Park, was officially opened by Practice Manager, Tayer Witchell, and her team on 24 March…
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The government has announced major changes to employment law starting 6 April 2026 – Lara Brewood-Green explains the impact of these on dental practices and professionals. There are several significant employment law changes coming into force between April 2026 and 2027 that will affect dental practices across the UK. But which are the most relevant changes…
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The government has confirmed a pay uplift for NHS dentists – though key figures in dentistry say the changes ‘radically underestimate’ the cost of delivering care. On 25 March, the government announced that it would accept the recommendation of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) for a pay uplift for NHS dentists. From 1…
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The Aligner Dental Academy introduces the SAFE assessment system for conducting a comprehensive orthodontic assessment. Modern dentistry is no longer about simply correcting crooked teeth or closing spaces. It demands a broader and more holistic perspective – one that considers all aspects of the face: facial aesthetics, occlusal function, dental structures and the biology of…
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A murder investigation spanning more than a decade could finally be cracked by a dentist who recognises their own work. Part of the victim’s skull was discovered by two campers in Clocaenog Forest, Conwy county, Wales, in 2015. The remainder of his skeleton was then found by police shortly after. Despite a thorough investigation including…
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Snus, the Swedish smokeless tobacco that has seen a sharp rise in usage among UK adolescents and young adults, has been found to ‘clearly’ damage the gums. Although illegal to sell in the UK, snus, a form of nicotine usually delivered in a small pouch placed under the top lip, has grown in popularity as…
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NSK explains how minimally invasive dentistry is transforming prophylaxis and periodontal care through technologies like air polishing, powder therapy and piezo systems. Minimally invasive dentistry in focus Minimally invasive treatment has received increased attention, especially in periodontitis treatment and prophylaxis. The goal of minimally invasive treatment is to preserve healthy tissue and reduce pain and…
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New data from the King’s Fund’s Public Satisfaction with the NHS and Social Care in 2025 survey shows that NHS dentistry satisfaction remains stubbornly low, but also demonstrates how different national approaches can make a significant difference to public sentiment. The survey, drawn from 1,460 respondents on specific services including dentistry, found that just 22%…
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Three of mydentist’s leading merger and acquisition (M&A) experts share what really matters when navigating the journey of selling a practice. Selling a dental practice is one of the most significant transitions in a dentist’s career – often filled with anticipation, but also uncertainty. While many principals begin planning their exit years in advance, the…
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A dig into the Dental Complaints Service (DCS) Review 2023-2024 offers a more reassuring message for the profession than its headline figures suggest, with most complaints not about clinical failure. While the report recorded a record 4,732 enquiries in 2024, the DCS is clear that misaligned expectations between clinician and patient remain the dominant cause.…
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A large-scale hack affecting an international medical manufacturer has exposed the potential impact of cyberattacks on UK supplies for dentists. On 11 March, a hacktivist group carried out a cyberattack on US medical manufacturer, Stryker which has resulted in supply chain issues to some medical equipment needed by the NHS. Dentists may only order the…
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A landmark decommissioning project at St Bartholomew’s Hospital has cut nitrous oxide wastage from 98.5% to just 5%, offering a blueprint for dentistry. In 2023, the London hospital was the UK’s highest user of nitrous oxide per operation, generating 44kg of CO₂ per procedure against a national average of 17kg. A subsequent investigation revealed the…
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