General Dental Council publishes assessment on use of AI in dentistry
LONDON, England: The UK’s General Dental Council has emphasised its commitment to understanding and monitoring the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the delivery of oral care. In August, the national dental regulator published a rapid evidence assessment report on how the technology is being used in dental services worldwide, highlighting both the potential […]
Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction
The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental side effects such as tipping and anchorage loss, leading to proclination of the anterior teeth.4, 5 Additionally, the success of treatment is highly dependent on patient compliance, particularly when using intermaxillary elastics. […]
Why nutrition should be part of your pre-surgery advice
Zara Stella explains how optimising nutrition ahead of dental surgery provides a functional approach to better healing. Dental surgery, whether implant placement, extractions or bone grafting, is a physical stressor that requires a sound immune system and tissue repair capacity. Yet, the nutritional status of patients is often overlooked in the lead-up to these procedures,…
Lecture about the digital workflow for full dentures
Zirkonzahn’s lecture tour will take place in Birmingham, Cardiff and Southampton from 29 September to 1 October 2025. Zirkonzahn (South Tyrol, Italy) will soon begin the fourth part of its 2025 lecture tour, ‘High-tech meets handicraft – optimisation of the digital workflow for the fabrication of full dentures’. This time, it will reach dental technicians…
Prevention and care: transforming oral health with polishing pastes
Ivoclar introduces the benefits of its range of polishing pastes for prophylactic care, including disease prevention and stain removal. Prophylactic care plays a crucial role in maintaining long-term oral health. It not only protects against diseases such as caries and periodontitis but also supports overall dental health. Regular professional teeth cleanings, preventive check-ups and targeted…
Cementation solved! Precision in prosthetic placement made easy
Join Silvana Thering on 10 September as she explains how to choose the right cement for prosthetic placement and apply it correctly. Despite the introduction of new and advanced cementation and adhesive materials, many clinicians still face uncertainty about the best techniques and product choices. The sheer variety can be overwhelming. Achieving a successful indirect…
Awards confidential – Dental Rooms
Leanna Ellis speaks to Dev Patel and Angela Auluck from Dental Rooms about their vision for the practice, how they realised it and how it feels to see their efforts rewarded through awards. Almost 20 years ago, Dev and Angela turned a chance opportunity into a celebrated Wimbledon dental practice. At the time, they were…
FKG Dentaire launches 4D Workflow for streamlined endodontics
LE CRÊT-DU-LOCLE, Switzerland: FKG Dentaire, a pioneer in endodontic innovation since 1931, has unveiled the 4D Workflow, a fully integrated system designed to streamline root canal procedures while enhancing clinical precision and efficiency. The 4D Workflow combines four essential phases of treatment—shaping, equipment, irrigation and obturation—into a single, intuitive process. The system aims to help […]
The most common dental practice valuation myths
Selling a dental practice is a watershed moment for any clinician, and it is essential that they avoid costly pitfalls in the transition process. According to Jennifer Sims, a certified public accountant and executive vice president of valuation services at Professional Transition Strategies, one area where clinicians can falter is gaining a strategic understanding of […]
Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer
SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop cannabis use disorder (CUD), a medical diagnosis for problematic cannabis use that causes significant impairment in daily life. A recent study explored the link between CUD and oral cancer. It found that people […]