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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal wins research award

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Kuraray Noritake Dental recently launched CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, a flowable composite with a simplified approach to shade matching. Earlier this year, the product received a prestigious award from US-based DENTAL ADVISOR for its convincing in vitro performance.  

Lecture on the digital workflow for full dentures

Zirkonzahn’s lecture tour on full dentures 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… 

Ollie & Darsh: creating outstanding patient experiences

We recently caught up with Darsh Patel, the clinical director and co-founder of one of Liverpool’s top private practices, Ollie & Darsh. He shares some insights on why choosing A-dec has played a vital role in its success and how it continues to influence the team’s approach to patient care. Since setting up the practice… 

Seeing is believing: using microscopy to visualise gum disease in real time

Brooke Shipp explains how microscopy has revolutionised her clinical practice by allowing patients to visualise gum disease. As dental professionals, we often speak to patients about plaque, biofilm and periodontal disease, but how often do they really understand what that means? Despite our best efforts with diagrams, charts and models, many patients still struggle to… 

Pay award confirmed for NHS GDPs in Scotland

The pay element for general dental practitioners (GDPs) and orthodontic fees in Scotland will receive a 4% uplift, it has been confirmed. The Scottish Government accepted the 4% recommendation made by the 53rd Report of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) in May. Speaking at the time, health secretrary Wes Streeting said: ‘These… 

Complaints handling – everything you need to know about how to get the best outcomes

Join Pat Langley on 2 September at 7pm as she discusses everything dental professionals should know about complaints handling. This webinar will provide an overview of how best to avoid complaints and how to prevent them escalating. Join Pat Langley as she introduces the dos and don’ts of effective complaints handling. Learning outcomes The speaker… 

Exocad announces Insights 2026 in Palma de Mallorca

DAMRSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has announced that the next installment of Insights, its biennial global event, will take place on 30 April and 1 May 2026 in Palma de Mallorca in Spain. Under the theme “Calling all heroes”, the event will highlight multidisciplinary digital dentistry, bringing […]

How I went from hygiene to dental therapy in four months

Robbie Stewart talks through his journey working as a fully utilised dental therapist in a private practice and some of his key wins – from building patient trust to easing the workloads of dentists. When I moved from Newcastle to London earlier this year, I was told it would be ‘near impossible’ to find a… 

Why entering dental awards helped me assess my business

Sulaman Anwar explains why dental awards take a whole different dimension when considered from a business perspective. When people contemplate dental awards, what immediately springs to mind is the prestigious ceremonies, the teams coming together, the eventful nominations followed by photos of elated professionals posing with their trophies and plaques. From a business viewpoint, awards take… 

King’s College London hosts first UK edition of Ivoclar Summer School

LONDON, England: The Ivoclar Summer School, an international education initiative for dental students, was held in the UK for the first time this summer. From 21 to 25 July, King’s College London welcomed participants from more than 25 countries to its London Dental Education Centre.