How to Bill Dental Procedures Through Medical Insurance with Dr. Tontra Lowe
How to Bill Dental Procedures Through Medical Ins. Or Watch on YouTube In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tontra Lowe—dentist, Army veteran, and founder of Professional Auxiliary Training to talk about how dentists can unlock a “second wallet” for…
1674 Great Oral Health with Dr. Paul O’Malley DDS, FABD, FIADFE : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
With over 30 years of experience in dentistry, Dr. O’Malley developed a deep passion for minimally invasive, biological, and holistic care – an approach he continues to practice at his California-based office. Throughout his career, he noticed a recurring pattern: most of his patients were…
Campaign launched for government to fully fund NHS dental reform
A new campaign pushing for full funding for NHS dentistry has gained nearly 40,000 signatures in just three days. Launched by the British Dental Association (BDA) alongside the Daily Mirror and campaign group 38 Degrees, it calls for the government to ‘fix’ NHS dentistry across the UK. The association has welcomed pledges that promised reform…
“Oral health needs to be presented as an integral part of everyday life, not as a separate issue”
Dr Dympna Kavanagh is chief dental officer in Ireland’s Department of Health and chair of the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe. A specialist in dental public health, Dr Kavanagh has long advocated for the integration of oral health into broader health systems and policies. During her presentation at EuroPerio11 in Austria, she addressed […]
Surgical extrusion with 180° rotation: A case report with four-year follow-up
In recent years, dental implants have emerged as a pivotal advancement in dentistry, offering a popular solution for replacing natural teeth lost owing to various factors, such as caries, fractures and periodontal disease. However, within the dental community, there remains a divergence in approaches, some advocating for a more conservative stance focused on preserving severely […]
GDC releases whistleblowing stats for 2024-25
The General Dental Council (GDC) has released its annual whistleblowing report, showing the number of blue-on-blue referrals it received in 2024-25. The report reveals that the regulator received 79 disclosures of information from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This was the same as the number reported in the previous year’s report. Of these,…
From barista to business manager: modern leadership in dentistry
Patrycja Galonzka explains the intentional practice of modern leadership and how it has propelled her journey to manager of a multi-clinic operation. Before being named a finalist, and later a highly commended practice manager of the year at the 2025 Dentistry Awards, someone gave me advice I didn’t know I needed: ‘Pause. Look at the…
Prevora: novel management option for high-risk patients
Prevolution Health discusses Prevora and how it could reshape management of high-risk and difficult-to-treat patients. Prevolution Health was founded on a shared belief that there is a substantial population for whom good oral hygiene alone is not enough and are currently left with poor oral health. For example, adult patients with oral dryness, poorly managed…
Exocad showcases the latest in digital dentistry at FDI World Dental Congress
SHANGHAI, China: At the forefront of digital dentistry in China, exocad continues to drive innovation and shape the future of dental technology. Two weeks ago, the company participated in the FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai. At its booth, exocad presented the latest software developments and future plans, while Dental Tribune International (DTI) representatives met […]
Beyond straight teeth: interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy
Join Drs Daniel Ramos and Simon Clavell-Bate on 1 October at 7pm as they discuss interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy. This webinar aims to equip general dentists and specialists with the knowledge and tools to integrate interdisciplinary and airway-driven principles into their aligner therapy. It will move beyond traditional orthodontic goals to achieve comprehensive patient…