What do the latest NHS contract changes in Wales mean for dentists?
Following the recent overhaul of the NHS dental contract in Wales, Louise Anderson joined Dentistry.co.uk editor Gaby Bissett to unpack the changes. On 23 September, the Welsh Government announced changes that could hugely affect the future of NHS dentistry in Wales. This followed a major consultation that attracted over 6,400 responses from professionals and the…
Leading voices strengthen consensus on dental plaque biofilm management
Oral diseases driven by a dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm are preventable, say key voices in oral health. As dental plaque biofilm-driven oral diseases continue to place avoidable burdens on patients and healthcare systems, a collective of UK oral health leaders gathered in London on 18 July 2025 to reaffirm the evidence and align on shared…
ADHD in dentistry: managing deadline paralysis
Sarah McKimm draws on her personal experience with ADHD to advise dental professionals on navigating neurodiversity in both themselves and colleagues. Two weeks ago, I came back from holiday with the intention of writing my monthly Chairside Chats column straight away. My mind was constantly thinking about it but instead of getting started I found…
AI-generated versus human-crafted smiles: Aesthetic preferences in digital smile design
MANGALORE, India: Digital smile design has begun employing artificial intelligence (AI), raising questions about the quality and acceptability of AI-generated design. A recent study from a team of researchers based in India has compared the aesthetic appeal of AI-generated versus prosthodontist-crafted designs. The findings suggest that, while AI can produce visually acceptable outcomes, human expertise […]
Yokohama wins bid for 2029 IADR dental research meeting
YOKOHAMA, Japan: Yokohama has been named the host city of the 2029 edition of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition. The event is set to take place from 27 to 30 June 2029, heralding the return of the congress to Japan after 28 years. The IADR General Session & Exhibition is […]
BDIA welcomes new president and vice president
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) announced the recent election of its new president and vice president at its annual general meeting held during the association’s biggest ever national conference. Taking place at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, Matt Turner, general manager at A-Dec Dental, was elected as the new president of the BDIA, with Simon Rich,…
Orthodontic open days: converting visitors into patients
Open days are a great way to attract orthodontic patients – David Nelkin shares a systematic approach with eight simple steps to bring a 100% conversion rate. I’ve just reviewed the results from an Invisalign open day we ran with a client: Six months earlier, the same practice ran an open day with only four…
Planmeca marks the opening of its newly renovated showroom in Helsinki
HELSINKI, Finland: The Planmeca Group companies in Finland have recently celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Planmeca showroom in the Herttoniemi neighbourhood of Helsinki. Designed to offer top-tier facilities for demonstrating state-of-the-art dental and medical technology, the revamped showroom provides an ideal environment for visitors to explore the full product range and attend […]
Study links adolescent tooth loss to bullying
MELBOURNE, Australia: Tooth loss can have a profound impact on social interactions and self-esteem. While poor oral health is known to be associated with various forms of social disadvantage, the link between tooth loss and bullying has received little attention. A recent study by researchers from the University of Melbourne has found that adolescents who […]
Maintaining optimal oral health during orthodontic treatment
Marissa Bell advises dental professionals on how to help patients maintain oral health and hygiene while undergoing orthodontic treatment. For many people, embarking on orthodontic treatment represents an exciting step towards the smile they’ve always dreamed of. Yet it’s also a time when established oral care routines need to evolve significantly in parallel. Specialist orthodontist…