The UK dental market in review: change, challenges and looking ahead
Join Chris Lekkas on 8 October at 7pm as he reviews the UK dental market in 2025 – what has changed, the current challenges and looking to the future. In this webinar, Chris Lekkas will share his analysis of the UK dental market in 2025. He will cover ownership trends, market dynamics, key activity, pricing…
Why dentistry needs a culture shift: how I broke the burnout cycle
Rachel Jackson speaks to Julie Bissett about her personal experience of burnout and suggests how dental leaders can reduce its impact on themselves and their staff. Burnout is a complex cycle that is challenging to break. Few understand this better than Rachel Jackson, owner of Superior Smiles in Knutsford, Cheshire. She began her career as…
Safeguarding adults, children, and young people at risk – CQC dental mythbuster 29 update
Join Pat Langley on 7 October at 7pm as she discusses recently updated guidance on safeguarding adults, children and young people at risk. This webinar will ensure dental team members are aware of and understand the recently updated guidance from the CQC on safeguarding adults, children, and young people at risk. It will also provide…
Work-life balance ‘biggest priority’ for dentists
Work-life balance, career development and a supportive culture are top of the list of priorities for dental professionals. This is according to new research from Bupa Dental Care, which suggests that dental professionals are increasingly seeking flexible workplaces that offer development opportunities. Dental practitioners said they prioritise work-life balance (35%), training and development (31%), and a collaborative,…
From live surgery to simulation facilities – dental implant training for the modern clinican
Discover more about the MSc in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The field of implant dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, with patients increasingly expecting clinicians to provide predictable, aesthetic and functional outcomes. For general dental practitioners and specialists alike, keeping pace with these advances requires structured, hands-on training delivered in…
From gut to gums: unlocking the microbiome’s impact on oral health
Dr Megan Rossi, internationally renowned gut health specialist, was interviewed by Dr Victoria Sampson ahead of the GBT Summit London 2025 in October, where she will discuss the microbiome and its implications for dentistry. Victoria Sampson (VS): You’re headlining the GBT Summit with a keynote on the oral-gut microbiome connection. Why is this topic so…
Adapting dental education for Generation Z: Why active learning is key
MENDOZA, Argentina: Dental education is at a cross-roads as Generation Z enters the classroom. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort has grown up with smartphones, social media and instant access to information. Their expectations regarding learning are reshaping traditional teaching, creating both challenges and opportunities for educators. A recent systematic review by researchers in Argentina […]
Effective strategies for managing late implant failure and peri-implantitis
Late implant failure, particularly in the aesthetic zone, presents significant clinical and biological challenges. This case report describes a digitally guided, biologically sound treatment pathway for managing a failed implant due to peri-implantitis and malposition in a 26-year-old female patient.
UK takes steps towards sustainability through recyclable toothpaste tubes
BANBURY, England: Traditional toothpaste tubes present environmental and practical challenges because they are often excluded from standard recycling systems and contribute significantly to plastic pollution. When these tubes break down into microplastics, the particles can enter waterways, oceans and soil, potentially harming ecosystems and even entering the food chain. Marking a significant step towards sustainable […]
What dentistry can learn about community from BBC radio presenter Nadia Ali
In the latest episode of Dentistry Talks podcast, we speak with BBC radio presenter Nadia Ali whose story is one of community, motherhood and mentorship. As the only permanent national broadcaster who wears a hijab in the UK, Nadia holds a powerful space in the media. In a candid discussion, she opens up about her…