Dentistry

Brits are smiling less due to lack of social contact, research finds

More than 11 million people in the UK have found themselves smiling less over the past three years, according to…

Dentistry

Strategy for survival: making dental labs future-proof

With rising costs, fewer technicians and fiercer competition, Eleanor Pittard outlines how to future-proof your dental laboratory. For years, many…

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Dentistry’s guide to dental implants

The dental implants market is growing rapidly. This is in part due to increased life expectancy, as older patients with…

Dentistry

From research to impact: how the perio-systemic link shaped my path to Forbes 30 Under 30

Crystal Marruganti explains why periodontal care is essential to supporting a patient’s whole-body health. For years, periodontitis has been considered…

Dentistry

Elevating endondontics: my must-have products

After delivering a two-day endodontic workshop, specialist in endodontics Ammar Al Hourani explains what products helped to elevate delegate learning…

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Protecting your hearing in the dental workplace: understanding the risks and solutions

KaVo had the chance to interview the postdoctoral research scientist Sreeram Kaithali Narayanan on the issue of hearing protection in…

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Poor NHS staff wellbeing stats prompt ‘crucial’ new support initiatives

As nearly half (47%) of NHS staff report their work negatively impacting their mental health, £2.4 million of funding has…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

Dental amalgam: agreement sets global ‘phase-out date’ for 2034

A ‘global phase-out date’ of 2034 has been set after which the manufacture, import, or export of dental amalgam will…

Dentistry

Are we treating locum dental nurses as people or placeholders?

Jen Upton reminds us that locum dental nurses supplied by agencies are a meaningful part of the team deserving more…

Dental Nursing

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…

Dentistry

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…

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Social media: what standards should dental professionals uphold online?

John Makin shares his top tips for using social media responsibly as a young dentist – from maintaining professional standards…

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‘Life is completely unpredictable’ – the realities of the overseas registration exam

In October, dentist Eni Muco was unsuccessful in booking part one of the overseas registration exam (ORE) for the sixth…

Dentistry

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…

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Become better, not bitter: overcoming domestic abuse

Devinia Lavan-Iswaran speaks to Julie Bissett about her experiences with domestic abuse and how she pulled herself up from rock…

Dentistry

GDC ‘must modernise’ to secure future of dentistry, dental leaders tell health secretary

A dental association this week told health secretary Wes Streeting that reform of the General Dental Council (GDC) is a…

Dentistry

TMJ pain? Why it’s not always a quick nightguard fix

Jawad Abbas explains why taking a ‘short diagnostic pause’ has transformed the outcomes of TMJ patients. I’ll hold my hands…

Dentistry

New overseas registration exam provider confirmed by GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed its preferred bidder for the overseas registration exam (ORE) contract, a change it…

Dentistry