Dentistry

Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace dentists?

Neel Kothari considers whether the dental profession is immune to the increasing use of AI across all sectors – is…

AI & technology

Autumn budget 2025: what it means for dentistry

The UK government released the autumn budget today, with the freeze on income tax thresholds extended and changes to salary…

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‘Ozempic mouth’: what are the oral health impacts of weight loss jabs?

Emerdency‘s Mohammed Ali explains the oral side effects of weight loss jabs known as ‘Ozempic mouth’ and how dental professionals…

Dentistry

Garlic ‘shows promise’ as a mouthwash alternative

Garlic extract has been found to have similar antimicrobial efficacy to other widely used antiseptic and disinfectant mouthwashes like chlorhexidine…

Dentistry

From 14 weeks to four: how this NHS practice transformed patient access with remote monitoring

Ed Calvert, marketing manager at DentalMonitoring UKI, explains how remotely reviewing patients improves clinical outcomes. In many NHS orthodontic practices,…

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I volunteered abroad whilst pregnant – here’s what it taught me

After a recent volunteering trip to Cambodia with charity Dentaid, dentist Nikki Choong talks about how it can help dental…

Dentistry

The dreaded ‘call me’ lab ticket – why it’s time to talk differently

Ashley Byrne highlights some common issues that crop up in communication between dentists and technicians, and why a ‘call me’…

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Private Dentistry Awards 2025: winners announced!

This year’s Private Dentistry Awards took London by storm – find the full list of winners and photos from the…

Dentistry

Busy fools: is your dental lab successful or just overstretched?

‘Being busy is not the same as being successful’ – Matt Everatt asks lab owners to consider whether their hard work…

Business

What are the current and future perceptions of dentistry?

Henry Schein One recently released a white paper into the current sentiment of the dental profession – learn more about…

AI & technology

Am I settling by working as a dental nurse?

Sarah McKimm shares her advice with a dental nurse who is questioning whether she should be more ambitious in her…

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Most GDC registrants are dissatisfied with fitness to practise process

Most dental professionals are dissatisfied with the fitness to practise process and the outcome of their case, according to the…

Dentistry

Root canal treatment linked with reduced heart disease and diabetes risk

Root canal treatment has been found to reduce inflammation that leads to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol…

Dentistry

‘You’ll need a psychotherapist’: the emotional cost of navigating the ORE

‘People in my situation just want to work…But right now, it just feels impossible’: Mariia Chalova opens up about her…

Dentistry

Leadership in dental decontamination survey launched

A new survey has been launched on the topic of leadership in dental decontamination – find out how to take part…

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Fitness to practise: GDC to explore ‘less adversarial’ processes

Having fewer dental professionals fear the General Dental Council (GDC) is just one of the aims set by the regulator…

Dentistry

Government orders investigation into costs and practices of private dentistry

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ordered a market study into private dentistry this week amidst concerns of ‘hidden costs’, reports suggest. The…

Dentistry

Dental nursing support for dental hygienists: a matter of professional respect

Ayesha Akhter questions why dental hygienists operating without dental nursing support has become normalised and explains the benefits of a…

Dental Nursing

Supporting wellbeing as the seasons change

To mark Self Care Week, Amelia Hodgson from Bupa Dental Care reflects on how we can support our wellbeing, particularly…

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