Could you be the next Aligner Dental Academy case of the month?
Think your Invisalign case deserves the spotlight? Aligner Dental Academy’s case of the month is your chance to share it with the profession. Forget the X Factor – this is the ADA Factor. Every month, Aligner Dental Academy (ADA) celebrates the clinical artistry and dedication that goes into transforming smiles. Those before-and-after images don’t just…
NHS trusts to be ranked in new league table
A new league table will rank every NHS trust in England according to performance metrics, the government has announced. Each quarter, NHS trusts responsible for the delivery of hospital and community dental services will be ranked against what the government described as ‘clear, consistent standards’. While the exact metrics have not been announced, patient feedback…
What I learned running a blood pressure pilot in my dental practice
After his dental practice took part in a blood pressure pilot, Jeff Sherer explains how the additional service helped to elevate patient care. As a kid it was always my dream to be a medical doctor, helping patients and curing strange diseases like in popular television shows. Unfortunately, my teachers at school did not share…
Modern endodontics: tools, techniques, and tips for better treatment outcomes
Join Afzal Haque on 15 September at 7pm as he discusses the best tools, techniques, and tips for modern endodontics. Endodontics is an ever-changing clinical landscape with innovations and updated techniques revolutionising our clinical approach to patient care. Improved nickel titanium instruments are make the shaping of root canal systems easier and safer than ever…
Empowering the voices of tomorrow at the FDI Young Dentists Forum
As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), the spotlight turns to the next generation of dental professionals. Among them is Dr Luís Anes, one of the selected speakers from FDI’s young speaker contest, which called for nominations from FDI’s member national dental associations. In this […]
Final chapter of World Oral Health Day to be launched at FDIWDC25
SHANGHAI, China: The launch of the campaign for World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2026 will take place during the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), marking the final year of the powerful three-year awareness campaign theme “A happy mouth is …”. The 2026 theme will highlight the essential role oral health plays in overall well-being […]
DENTAESTHIQUE 2025: elevating aesthetic dentistry in London
Tokuyama Dental introduces DENTAESTHIQUE 2025, a two-day congress focused on anterior restorations in aesthetic dentistry. Composite restorations remain central to modern practice. They are versatile and conservative, but achieving natural, long-lasting outcomes requires planning, precision and artistry. This October, TOKUYAMA DENTAL launches a new education initiative designed to support clinicians in mastering these skills. DENTAESTHIQUE…
‘Fear, uncertainty, exhaustion’: navigating fitness to practise proceedings
Carol Somerville Roberts shares her personal experience of fitness to practise proceedings and advice for other dental professionals on how to cope. It was a beautiful spring day when I opened the letter that would flip my world upside down. The letter no dentist ever wants to receive: notification from the General Dental Council (GDC)…
Dentistry Live: revolutionising early caries treatment
Join Dr Jin Vaghela and Dr Kish Patel on Thursday 18 September at 7pm as they demonstrate their revolutionary approach to early caries treatment and prevention live! During this exclusive session Dr Jin and Dr Kish will share profitable, practical and cutting-edge solutions to caries prevention. This session aims to empower primary care clinicians and…
UK dentists back energy drink ban for under-16s
LONDON, England: The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation proposing a ban on sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s. This initiative, part of its broader Plan for Change to improve public health and resilience, has garnered strong support from dentists and public health bodies, who see it as a crucial step in protecting […]