Dentistry

‘Scan everything’: using digital dentistry to elevate the patient journey 

Martina Hodgson speaks to Guy Hiscott about how digital dentistry is transforming patient trust, team engagement and practice efficiency. For Yorkshire dentist…

AI & technology

‘Devastating’: rebuilding life after a brain aneurysm as a dentist

Marium Riaz shares her experience with brain aneurysm, stroke and rediscovering her career path in dentistry in the aftermath. Dentistry…

Dentistry

GDC fails to meet standards for fitness to practise and equality

The General Dental Council (GDC) met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation in 2024/25, falling short on equality,…

Dentistry

Why cultural sensitivity matters in consent

Biju Krishnan explains the impact that differences in patient background can have on consent in dentistry, and why cultural sensitivity…

Dentistry

The ORE booking crisis: a broken system and a cruel lottery

Mohammed Ghafoor explains why the overseas registration exam (ORE) currently tests luck, not competence – and why this needs to…

Dentistry

Dental charity celebrates 10 years of mobile dental care for vulnerable people in Yorkshire

A dental charity has returned to Dewsbury to mark 10 years of providing life-changing care to vulnerable people in Yorkshire…

Dentistry

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Start 2026 with clarity: your 31-day January compliance reset

If you’re looking to go into 2026 feeling organised, confident and inspection-ready, the January Compliance Reset Planner is the solution.…

Dentistry

Will changes to the NHS dental contract succeed? The profession responds

The government has announced significant reforms of the NHS dental contract – experts from the dental profession, dental industry and…

Dentistry

A grand celebration of excellence in dental education: Smile Dental Academy Graduation 2025

On Saturday 29 November 2025, the Royal College of Surgeons of England once again provided a prestigious and historic setting…

Dentistry

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Exclusive: reforms to dental contract are a ‘positive step’, says CDO

Chief dental officer (CDO) for England Jason Wong introduces the newly-announced changes to the NHS dental contract and the motivations…

Dentistry

Adapt or die: rebuilding the dental back office for better growth  

Jin Vaghela and Kish Patel discuss practice growth – and why it now depends more on foundations and workflows than…

Dentistry

My colleague’s mental health is suffering: should I intervene?

Sarah McKimm advises a dentist who has noticed signs of poor mental health in a colleague – is stepping in…

Columnists

Latest NHS dental contract changes released

The government has revealed the latest overhaul of the NHS dental contract, with prioritisation given to patients with the most urgent…

Dentistry

Skills4Dental: empowering dental teams through modern, measurable training

Skills4Dental explains how its integrated suite of dental training programmes can help practice teams to grow their skills and unlock…

Dentistry

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Proposed dentistry voucher scheme slammed by experts

A proposal for the government to provide the public with a £150 voucher towards private dental care would ‘mean the…

Dentistry

Which UK city has the highest demand for orthodontics?

Oxford came first in a ranking of UK regions with the highest rates of enquiries about clear aligner orthodontics, at…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Industry Awards 2025 – the winners

It is our pleasure to present the 2025 Dental Industry Award winners and highly commended – massive congratulations to all who…

Dentistry

GDC publishes updated guidance to ‘reduce fear and stress’ in dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) has this week published its updated decision-making guidance in a bid to reduce fear among registrants.…

Dentistry

Growth, efficiency, outcomes: what does the future of connected dentistry look like?

Xavi Carro Fernandez speaks to Guy Hiscott about Dentsply Sirona’s commitment to driving the future of connected dentistry forward. This year has…

Dentistry

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