Smile Escapes

Register now and don’t miss out: Dentistry Show London 2025 is almost here!

The industry is hotly awaiting the return of Dentistry Show London, taking place on the 3 and 4 October at the Excel London exhibition centre. With an exciting conference programme unveiled, this year’s event promises two unmissable days of hands-on innovation, enhanced CPD and cutting-edge clinical content. Under the theme ‘The future of dentistry’, the… 

Act now to prepare your practice for a stronger sale

Shannon Harding, a specialist in dental practice sales at Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales, recommends preparing early when it comes to the sale of your practice. Your business is your livelihood, but there may come a time when you want to step back. After tirelessly working to build a strong reputation, deliver excellent patient care,… 

Elevating the patient journey from enhanced diagnosis to smile design

Join Elaine Halley on 23 September at 7pm as she demonstrates how the iTero Lumina scanner integrates into the patient journey from diagnosis to smile design. This webinar will demonstrate how the iTero Lumina scanner can be integrated into a general practice workflow to improve diagnostic accuracy, enhance patient communication, and streamline treatment planning –… 

GDC publishes revised scope of practice guidance

Updated guidance on the scope of practice for clinical roles has been released by the General Dental Council (GDC). Published today (16 September), the new guidance will come into effect on 1 November. It has been developed following what the GDC describes as a ‘comprehensive review’ and consultation with dental professionals, educators, indemnifiers and other… 

Dentistry’s Guide to Intraoral Scanners

Introduction Scientific and technological breakthroughs have propelled dentistry into a new era, empowering clinicians to better diagnose and address oral health issues. This ongoing digital evolution marks a golden age in dentistry, offering:  The synergy between technology and education revolutionises dentistry. Interactive technology also plays a pivotal role as an educational tool, elevating the quality… 

ADA slashes US$20 million in costs after drastic overspending

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has rescinded its 2025 operating budget and issued a new document that cuts over US$20 million (€17 million*) in expenses. In addition to operational cuts that include redundancies and discontinued consultancy work, several member-facing initiatives have been suspended, including those promoting leadership and equity and inclusion in US dentistry. This […]

LightSpun raises US$13 million as dental AI continues to expand

BOSTON, US: Dental artificial intelligence (AI) startup LightSpun has secured US$13 million (€11 million*) in new funding, positioning the company at the centre of the flourishing dental AI segment. With this fresh injection of capital, LightSpun aims to streamline dental insurance administration using AI, reducing delays and overheads. This development comes amid a dramatic rise in venture […]

Osstem to showcase dental implant solutions at EAO 2025

MONACO: Osstem Implant has announced its participation in the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO 2025), which is being held in partnership with the French Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology from 18 to 20 September in Monaco. This year marks Osstem’s third consecutive top-level sponsorship of the event. As […]