Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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From leaky buckets to lasting growth: the power of the new patient funnel

Join David Nelkin on 18 November at 7pm as he explains the power of the new patient funnel for creating lasting growth. This webinar will help dental professionals understand how small, measurable improvements in their patient funnel can lead to exponential practice growth. It will demonstrate how to track and optimise key conversion points across…

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Why orthodontists choose Ixion Instruments

DB Orthodontics explains the benefits of Ixion Instruments – superior dental instruments from cutters to pliers for lasting precision. When precision matters, orthodontists around the world choose Ixion Instruments – a preferred choice when it comes to performance, longevity, and control. In this short video, discover the features that make Ixion a standout choice for…

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Revolutionary comprehensive orthodontic treatment in days for dentists

Join Anthony D Viazis on 17 November at 7pm as he discusses how dentists can achieve comprehensive orthodontic treatment in just days. This webinar will teach general dentists the technology to perform revolutionary comprehensive orthodontic treatments in an average of 120-150 days. Learning outcomes The speaker Dr Anthony D Viazis, founder of Fastbraces, is the…

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Annual renewal period for dentists opens for 2026

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its annual renewal period for dentists, confirming the steps required to remain registered and their deadlines. To remain on the GDC register, dentist must pay the annual retention fee (ARF) of £698 by 31 December 2025. The GDC confirmed the fee would increase from £621 this year in…

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Another year of smiles: Mydentist Excellence Awards 2025

Mydentist celebrates its 2025 Excellence Awards winners, making another year of outstanding dentistry across the mydentist network. Mydentist, a leading UK provider of affordable dental care, hosted an evening of celebration at its 2025 Excellence Awards on Friday 10 October. The annual event brings the organisation together to mark the achievements and hard work of…

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MiSmile NEXT Conference and Gala: 10 years of smiles and growth

MiSmile reports back from its NEXT Conference and Gala, marking 10 years of resilience, innovation and community spirit in the MiSmile Network. On 12 September 2025, the MiSmile community came together at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London for the MiSmile NEXT Conference and Gala. This year was not just another instalment of the network’s…

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Navigating Welsh dental contract reform: the devil will be in the detail

Many questions still remain surrounding promised Welsh dental contract reform – Practice Plan shares some of the insights from a recent webinar on the topic. The results of the consultation on reform of NHS dental services in Wales were discussed on a recent Practice Plan webinar. Head of sales Zoe Close hosted practice owner and…

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Foundation dentists’ patient safety projects recognised in research competition

Dental Protection shares the results of the 2024 UK Foundation Dentists Competition, recognising exceptional research in the area of patient safety. Five UK foundation dentists have been recognised for their innovative research to improve patient safety, following a competition organised by Dental Protection in partnership with The MPS Foundation. The winning projects explored the use…

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Which specialist brush is right for my patient?

Dental professionals are always on the lookout for effective tools that can enhance patients’ oral hygiene routines – find out which specialist brush is right for each patient. TePe offers a wide range of specialist brushes designed for individuals with specific oral hygiene needs and allow for tailored oral care solutions that prioritise patient comfort…

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Getting a little ‘crowded’ in here? How to diagnose and treat crowding

Aligner Dental Academy presents a guide to diagnosing and treating dental crowding with clear aligner therapy. Dental crowding is among the most prevalent orthodontic conditions, affecting up to 80% of patients in certain populations (Cenzato et al, 2021). Crowding is as a discrepancy between tooth size and arch length. It may be generalised or localised…

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Personalised TV: are you making the most of your practice screens?

A personalised TV channel supported with device responsive digital communication tools – what benefits does it bring to you and your patients? Your practice relies on modern computer systems: your treatments are increasingly high-tech and you text customers to remind them of appointments. Digital marketing and education and best advice to your patients is also…

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How AI imaging is transforming dental care

Dentally explains how AI imaging is helping dentists deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses and better patient outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword – it’s becoming a practical, everyday tool in dental practices across the UK. While AI is making waves in many industries, its impact on dentistry is particularly powerful, especially…

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Dürr Dental – digital X-ray technology from Gechingen, Germany

Dürr Dental shares the history behind the quality and reliability of its X-ray devices and scanners and introduces its latest innovation. Dürr Dental is a medium-sized German company that is now in its third generation of family ownership. Ever since the company was first founded, it has been manufacturing products for diagnostic imaging from its…

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Cementation of veneers: process, pitfalls and predictability

Join Manrina Rhode at 7pm on 10 November as she discusses processes, pitfalls and predictability in the cementation of veneers. This webinar will provide a clear, step-by-step overview of the veneer cementation workflow used in daily practice. Speaker Manrina Rhode will highlight common complications that can arise during and after veneer cementation. She will share…

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Tooth regrowth breakthrough: cell location found to be vital 

The discovery of ‘cellular self-organisation’ in dental development may inform future progress in tooth regrowth, researchers say. A new study from the Yonsei University College of Dentistry explored whether the location of tooth growth cells in the mouth affects their development. To test this, cells taken from the lingual (tongue) side of mouse dentition were…


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