Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

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How clean is your handpiece? Effective maintenance and reprocessing

Join Chontelle Roberts on 28 April 2026 as she discusses effective handpiece maintenance and reprocessing. This webinar will help dental professionals understand how to effectively manage and decontaminate burs and handpieces in line with decontamination and safety legislation in the UK. Learning outcomes The speaker Chontelle is a highly experienced dental professional with more than…

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Toothbrushing could lower risk of pneumonia by 60%

Improving oral care habits has been found to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing hospital-acquired pneumonia by a new study. The Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention (HAPPEN) study saw patients provided with a toothbrush, toothpaste, educational materials and access to additional online resources when admitted to hospital. Healthcare workers also received onsite training, access to online…

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New-to-UK hub launched for internationally qualified dentists

Dental Protection has set up a new-to-UK practice hub to support dentists who qualified internationally in their transition into UK practice. The new hub aims to equip international dental graduates with some key advice, guidance and resources they will need to build a successful career in the UK. This includes access to employment contract checking,…

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New benchmark for digital dentistry with advanced AI and seamless connectivity

DEXIS introduces new AI features and multi-site sync to empower clinicians to save time and build patient trust. DEXIS, a global leader in dental imaging, has introduced its most advanced update yet to the DTX Studio platform – bringing AI-driven diagnostics and multi-site connectivity designed to redefine workflows, accelerate decision making, and elevate patient care…

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TMD: tricky, multifactorial, daunting?

Do you find temporomandibular disorders (TMD) tricky, multifactorial and daunting? Join Durham on 27 April at 7pm as he shares some insight. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can be challenging to diagnose and manage in everyday clinical practice. This webinar will explore key challenges in TMD diagnosis and management, presenting practical, evidence-based frameworks to support assessment and…

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Campaign launched for a new community-based approach to dental training

Training dentists in the communities that need them most could improve retention in underserved areas. That is the principle behind a new campaign calling for a community-based dental school in Lincolnshire, where unmet dental needs are among the highest in the country. Led by the University of Lincoln, the Strong Roots for Oral Health campaign…

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Sticking to the curve: how to safely and confidently negotiate complex root canal anatomy

Join Afzal Haque on 23 April 2026 at 7pm as he discusses how to safely and confidently negotiate complex root canal anatomy. This course is designed for clinicians who want to improve their ability to diagnose, navigate and treat challenging root canal systems using modern, evidence-based techniques. Managing complex root canal anatomy can be unpredictable…

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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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