Dentistry

The Dentistry Top 50 is back for 2025 – and we want to hear from you!

The Dentistry Top 50 is back for 2025 – and we want you to put forward the names of those…

Dentistry

Is full automation a dream or a threat?

This shift to automation in dental labs is inevitable, says Ashley Byrne. But does it threaten the future of dental…

AI & technology

Is virtual reality the best way to train endodontists?

Students who began their training with virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators had significantly higher manual dexterity in a new study.…

AI & technology

Supporting lifelong oral health from the very first visit

Maria Kalkani discusses the power of a child’s first dental appointment in building trust and healthy habits. As dental professionals,…

Dentistry

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New simplified universal composite: Tetric plus

The Ivoclar Group launches Tetric plus, a new simplified composite specially designed to set new standards in universal composites and…

Dentistry

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Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’

Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand, amid warnings from the GDC about its under-reporting…

Dentistry

Building patient trust with silence

Strength in silence: Raabiha Maan discusses the power of active listening in managing difficult dental encounters and gaining patient trust.…

Dentistry

Harry Morris to lead next stage at EMS UK

EMS UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Morris as its new general manager, marking a step in…

Dentistry

Two thirds of fitness to practise concerns raised against men 

Male dentists accounted for 65% of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns raised in 2024, as shown by newly-released GDC statistics.…

Dentistry

Dental technicians: how exactly are we regulated?

Laboratory provides an update on its quest for clarity on illegal manufacture and invites you to share your thoughts on…

Dentistry

Is the dental profession biased towards water fluoridation?

Neel Kothari considers whether the dental profession might be over-exaggerating the benefits of water fluoridation and downplaying its risks. There…

Columnists

Sustainability in dentistry: get ahead of competitors and increase profits

SmileVision explains why sustainability is an opportunity rather than a burden for dental practices – by improving profits, and saving…

Dentistry

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Breathing techniques to beat stress in dentistry

Christopher Paul Jones shares how to harness the power of your breath to cope with stress and anxiety in dentistry.…

Dentistry

How do we attract people to dental technology?

Tackling the technician shortage: Matt Everatt asks a panel of experts if attracting people to dental technology is achievable. At…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 3 May 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Legal minimum staff level proposed for NHS dentistry in Wales

Senedd members debated a ‘radical’ bill to introduce a legally binding minimum staff level for NHS dental services in Wales…

Dentistry

Bridging the gap: the growing importance of dental hygienists and therapists

We hear from dental hygienists and therapists about why they are essential for improving access to dental care. Grant Simleit,…

Dentistry

Plan for change: how is NHS dentistry being fixed?

The government’s Plan for Change promises an ‘NHS fit for the future’ – we explore how the plan will impact…

Dentistry

Monetised recommendations: unlock hidden profits in your patient base

Philips introduces Your Dentist Recommends, a service which allows dentists to easily make recommendations, ensure that they are followed and…

Dentistry

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