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What will a dental laboratory look like in 2030?
The future lab: Ashley Byrne discusses what he believes lies ahead for dental labs in 2030 and how they will…
AI & technology
Dental technicians: how exactly are we regulated?
Laboratory provides an update on its quest for clarity on illegal manufacture and invites you to share your thoughts on…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 26 April 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
GDC uses a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ on technicians
Matt Everatt explains why he believes the GDC is ‘heavy-handed’ and ‘overly punitive’ in its regulation of dental technicians –…
Dentistry
North of England Dentistry Show 2025: last chance for tickets
With just two weeks to go until the 2025 North of England Dentistry Show, time is running out to secure…
Dentistry
Looking into 2025: the year for dental technicians to lead the charge
Following a challenging year for dental technology, Ashley Byrne discusses why dental technicians have reasons to be hopeful in 2025. This…
Columnists
The 2024 Laboratory Leading 20 revealed!
Celebrating influence, skill and impact in dental technology – welcome to the 2024 Laboratory Leading 20. Back for its second…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 31 August 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Is this the end for dental technicians?
Matt Everatt predicts when dental technicians will cease to exist and whether the workforce’s steady decline is reversible. Following the…
Dentistry
Nightshift: becoming a beacon of hope for female technicians
Nina Frketin shares how Nightshift has grown in its first year and her three wishes for its future. For those…
Dentistry
Dentistry Awards 2024: last call for technicians, CDTs and labs
Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians (CDTs) and dental labs: the final entry deadline for the 2024 Dentistry Awards…
Dentistry
Dentistry Census 2024: key findings in dental technology
How do your earnings compare to the average? What do your peers really think about the health service? Find out…
Dentistry
It’s CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month!
Matt Everatt shares the importance of celebrating and recognising the unsung heroes of dentistry: dental technicians and clinical dental technicians.…
Dentistry
Is the future bright for dental technicians?
Last week, we asked the dental profession whether they believe the future is bright for dental technicians – here’s what…
Dentistry
Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK?
Last week, we asked the dental profession if dental nurses are paid enough in the UK – find out what…
Dentistry
Celebrating National False Teeth Day
To celebrate National False Teeth Day, we hear from dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners from around the…
Dentistry
Clinical dental technicians call for scope of practice review
The Clinical Dental Technicians Association UK (CDTA UK) is calling for an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical…
Dentistry
Are overseas technicians the key to success?
Jinesh Patel discusses why hiring overseas technicians could be a strategic move for your lab, and his tips for becoming…
Business
The curious demise of dental technicians
With a worsening recruitment crisis, Matt Everatt questions the future of dental technology – are we able to train more…
Dentistry