FDIWDC25: Global dental leaders to gather in Shanghai in September
SHANGHAI, China: The 2025 edition of the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC), one of the world’s premier events for the oral health profession, will be held in Shanghai in China, from 9 to 12 September. Co-hosted by the Chinese Stomatological Association and Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, the event continues FDI’s tradition of rotating annual congresses across […]
Behind the scenes of the FDIWDC25 scientific programme
As the scientific programme director of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), Prof. Tianmin Xu has played a central role in shaping what promises to be one of the most comprehensive and dynamic scientific programmes in the history of the congress. In this interview, he shares insights into the […]
Tackling tongue ties: a holistic approach
Suraj Vatish explains how early diagnosis and collaborative care of tongue ties can improve oral health and overall lifelong wellbeing. In holistic health, the body is viewed as an interconnected system where a single issue can have widespread effects. This is particularly evident in the mouth, especially concerning the tongue. Tongue ties, also known as…
Why the iTero Lumina scanner is essential for modern dentistry
Aesthetic and restorative dentist Elaine Halley invested in her first iTero scanner back in 2011. Today, she admits that she would seriously reconsider the work that she does if her iTero scanners were taken away. Dr Halley explains how she has now really embraced utilising intraoral scanners as an integral component of her everyday practice –…
Choosing Composite Shades in Restorative Dentistry: A Practical Guide
Composite resin materials have become indispensable in modern restorative dentistry due to their aesthetic qualities, durability, and versatility. The post Choosing Composite Shades in Restorative Dentistry: A Practical Guide appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
New partnership to support leadership, culture and sustainability in dental practices
Dentistry is delighted to announce a new partnership with Go Practice Green and Great Boss Academy. It will offer dental leaders practical tools to build well-led, high-performing practices where people thrive, patients stay, and sustainability becomes part of the culture. Led by experienced coach and CSR advocate Mark Topley, the partnership brings together two powerful…
Tier 2 oral surgery: why access needs to improve in dentistry
Specialist oral surgeons Ashana Gupta and Tarun Nagpal talk through the ins and outs of tier 2 oral surgery, and the role in might play in the future. As the NHS dental reform continues to progress, there’s growing recognition that there are skilled dentists who are suitably experienced to perform tier 2 oral surgery within…
Multilayered drilling plate shows promise for improving preclinical dental training
KUOPIO, Finland: A pilot study has evaluated the perceived realism and educational value of a novel multilayered drilling plate designed to replicate the tactile and structural properties of dental tissue. The plate was assessed by researchers who are part of the global VR-Haptic Thinkers consortium, a multidisciplinary group devoted to transforming dental education through digital […]
Report details adhesive-free bonding of metal buttons to aligners
HANOI, Vietnam: Conventional methods for bonding auxiliary buttons in aligner therapy detract from their substantial clinical benefits for elastic traction in cases requiring heavier or more complex forces. Drawbacks include occasional debonding, increased chair time and decreased aligner translucency when resin margins are visible. A recent technical report outlines a novel thermal embedding technique that […]
Exocad announce Insights 2026 in Palma de Mallorca
It has been revealed that Insights 2026 – an exocad event focusing on digital dentistry – will be held on 30 April to 1 May 2026 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. With the inspiring motto ‘Calling all heroes,’ the event will spotlight multidisciplinary digital dentistry, bringing together dental professionals from around the world to explore…