DSO partnerships: everything practice owners should know
Ads Thanki shares his advice for practice owners considering entering into a partnership with a dental service organisation (DSO). Over the past decade, the UK dental landscape has seen a rise in dental service organisation (DSO) partnerships, with many practice owners exploring these arrangements as a route to reduce administrative burden, access capital, and secure…
Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne allergy poses hidden risks in dentistry
BALTIMORE, US: Alpha-gal syndrome is a delayed allergic reaction to a specific carbohydrate molecule found in mammalian meat and certain medical products and has important, yet under-recognised implications for dentistry. In a recent literature review and case report, researchers from the US have examined the potential for alpha-gal syndrome reactions related to dental products and […]
Hair-derived keratin toothpaste: A natural enamel repair revolution
LONDON, England: A pioneering study from King’s College London has revealed that keratin—sourced from human hair or wool—can form a crystalline scaffold on tooth enamel, offering both protective and regenerative benefits. This innovation may pave the way for a sustainable toothpaste or dental gel capable of repairing early enamel damage more effectively than current treatments […]
Aesthetic dentistry training taken to Dubai by UCL and Liberty Dental Clinic
University College London’s (UCL) Eastman Dental Institute has come together with Liberty Dental Clinic to launch expert veneer training in the UAE. The consultancy arm of UCL – known as UCL Consultants Ltd (UCLC) – has signed an agreement with Liberty Dental Clinic to deliver a bespoke aesthetic dentistry training programme in Dubai, starting early…
NHS dentistry in Wales – still expected to do more for less
Plenty has been heard about the state of NHS dentistry in England, but what are things like in the other UK nations? Here Practice Plan regional support manager – and proud Welsh woman – Louise Anderson explains how the land lies in her home country. There is considerable unrest among Welsh NHS dentists. Although they…
Curodont Repair: the non-invasive, regenerative solution for early-stage caries
Curodont Repair by vVARDIS Switzerland, a non-invasive, hydroxyapatite-regenerative treatment for early, non-cavitated caries lesions, is increasingly being adopted across practices in the UK. Dr Rhona Eskander, CEO of Chelsea Dental Clinic and co-founder of Pärla Oral Care, calls it a game changer for her practice. The self-assembling peptide technology in Curodont Repair works through Guided…
SureSmile clear aligners—a proven system for predictably treating malocclusion
Malocclusion is a pervasive oral health issue associated with numerous diseases and conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health and quality of life. Oral health issues associated with malocclusion are linked to a range of systemic health problems. For example, bacteria from the oral cavity have been identified in Alzheimer’s lesions and in atherosclerotic […]
Toothpaste made from hair offers ‘sustainable’ way to repair teeth
Toothpaste made from hair could offer a ‘sustainable and clinically effective way’ to protect and repair damaged teeth. In a new study published by King’s College London, scientists discovered that keratin – a protein found in hair, skin and wool – can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The team found that…
New event explores purpose, wellbeing and success beyond clinical dentistry
A new one-day event is inviting dental professionals to look beyond the clinical side of their careers. Beyond Dentistry brings together experts in leadership, branding, wellbeing and mindset for a day of learning, reflection and personal growth. Taking place on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Watford, the event is the latest initiative…
Do you want to see into the future of dentistry?
Understanding what lies ahead is the key to success and is the focus at 2025’s Association of Dental Groups’ (ADG) conference. Hosted in partnership with FMC at the International Conference Centre in Newport, South Wales, this year’s event will take place from 6 to 7 November. Launched last year, the ADG dentistry conference, which is…