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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

Success in private practice

Join Dominic Hassall on Wednesday 3 December at 7pm as he discusses how to achieve success in private dental practice.…

Private Practice

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…

Breaking news

‘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

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

Sugar tax extended to packaged milkshakes and lattes

Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the sugar tax in the UK, it has been…

Breaking news

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’…

Columnists

Whitening success strategies with White Dental Beauty

Join Linda Greenwall on 1 December at 7pm as she discusses strategies for success with tooth whitening using White Dental…

Cosmetic Dentistry

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

Is private dentistry a safe haven in stormy conditions?

Nigel Jones considers why private dentistry is growing in appeal following the release of recent practice valuation reports. There have…

NHS to Private

How to convert tooth whitening into a high value treatment

Alif Moosajee explains why a high value whitening protocol can enhance the patient journey and provide benefits for the dental…

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…

Columnists

Full colour monolithic 3D printed dentures – the power of Polyjet printing

Join Lino Adolf on 27 November at 7pm as he explores the power of Polyjet printing for full colour monolithic…

Laboratory

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