Dental education and students

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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Six-module Return to Practice with Confidence programme

LonDEC explores the benefits of its six-module Return to Practice with Confidence programme, beginning in January 2026. LonDEC (London Dental…

Dentistry

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Newton Fahl lights up London at record-breaking DENTAESTHIQUE 2025

Tokuyama Dental reports back from DENTAESTHIQUE 2025, a two-day congress focused on hands-on dental education. The UK dental education scene…

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Final year at dental school: the unspoken challenges of being on the edge of graduation

Recent dental graduate Al Hussein Hamed opens up about what final year of dental school taught him – both as…

Dentistry

Step back into practice with confidence – new ‘Return to practice’ course

LonDEC’s new course for dental professionals looking to return to clinical practice is now open for enrolment. LonDEC is excited…

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Are dental graduates being crippled with student debt?

With the amount of debt that dental students accrue on the rise, Neel Kothari considers whether young people are being…

Columnists

How I start my day right: a dental student’s morning routine

Dental hygiene and therapy student Tina Bhardwaj explains how she starts the day and why a routine helps set you…

Young Dentist

The obstacles I faced (and overcame) during dental school

‘Who ever said success was an easy road?’: Makyle Khan shares the obstacles he faced during his journey to dental…

Dentistry

How is dentistry different for today’s young dentists?

Mervyn Druian shares his thoughts on how dentistry is changing and his advice for those starting out in the profession.…

Dentistry

Should dental education include business management?

Stacey McMaster considers the benefit of business skills for young dentists and whether its feasible to teach them within dental…

Business

‘A strong community ethos’: the hopes behind Plymouth’s new training centre and free urgent dental clinic

Gaby Bissett speaks to Robert Witton, chief executive of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), about the new community dental practice…

Dentistry

The art of reflection

Umair Afzal discusses how reflection can foster self-awareness, reduce burnout and enhance professional growth for young dentists. Since high school,…

Columnists

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships

As we approach National Apprenticeship Week from 10 to 16 February 2025, Bupa Dental Care answers everything you need to…

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A student’s guide to dental trauma

In an effort to make the crucial topic a little less complex, Umair Afzal shares his guide to understanding dental…

Columnists

Senedd members back calls for Bangor dental school

Wales voted in favour of a motion to establish a new dental school in Bangor following reports of a shortage…

Dentistry

Building confidence and avoiding comparison

‘You will inevitably feel under pressure’: Umair Afzal discusses how to manage low confidence and comparison at the start of…

Columnists

A grand celebration of excellence in dental education: Smile Dental Academy Graduation 2024

Smile Dental Academy reflects on its 2024 Graduation Ceremony – a celebration of the remarkable success of this year’s cohort. On…

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Plans approved for new dental school

Plans to open a new dental school in Norfolk have advanced, supported by £1.5 million in funding. The new dental…

Dentistry

A guide to common dental materials

Umair Afzal shares a simple and concise overview of dental materials for dental students – a game-changer for revision. While…

Dentistry