How to create a high-value patient experience in private dentistry
Private dentistry inevitably comes with a higher price tag than NHS treatment – Chris Nicholson explains how to ensure your offering feels worth the extra money to patients. In an increasingly competitive dental landscape, effectively communicating the value of private dentistry is critical to success. With more practices moving away from the NHS and focusing…
Gearing up for the Planmeca European Roadshow
HELSINKI, Finland: The Planmeca European Roadshow is returning this autumn, bringing the company’s dental solutions directly to dental professionals. From 20 August to 4 December, the mobile showroom will travel to multiple destinations in northern and central Europe, offering hands-on experience with the latest Planmeca technologies.
Study explores impact of antipsychotic medication on oral health
BILBAO, Spain: While the systemic health implications of neuropsychiatric disorders are well recognised, their connection to poor oral health—in particular, the direct effects of antipsychotic drugs on the oral cavity—has received comparatively little attention. Filling the gap, a new study from the University of the Basque Country in Bilbao has provided detailed insight into the […]
Government turns to Tiktok to warn against cosmetic work abroad
Tiktok will be used by the government to warn the public of the risks linked with travelling abroad to undergo cosmetic procedures. Healthcare content creators have been targeted to communicate key messages around potentially risky treatments overseas, including dental work and hair transplants. The campaign warns that when it comes to cosmetic surgery abroad, ‘the…
A collaborative approach to full mouth rehabilitation
Cemal Ucer explains why successful full mouth rehabilitation requires a collaborative approach combining technical skill and thoughtful planning. A full mouth restoration is a comprehensive dental treatment plan that aims to improve the overall health, function and appearance of teeth and gingiva. The procedure is often used to treat patients who have complex dental and…
Registered dental therapists increase by 52% in two years
The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK register has expanded to its largest size in recent years – but one role has seen a consistent drop since 2023. Following the annual renewal period, more than 80,650 DCPs are now registered across the UK – marking a rise of 4,764 professionals (6.26%) compared…
Obstructive sleep apnoea: are you asking your patients about sleep?
Arti Hindocha, in collaboration with DB Orthodontics, presents a comprehensive hands-on course on managing obstructive sleep apnoea as a dental professional. The course will offer a practical guide and overview for dentists and orthodontists looking to successfully treat patients for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The event takes place at the Hilton London Metropole,…
Precision, prestige and partnership: how Sunil Hirani built a world-class orthodontic practice with RPA Dental
In the heart of Milton Keynes, SmileLux Specialist Orthodontic Centre stands as a beacon of excellence in modern orthodontics — and at its helm is the dynamic Sunil Hirani. With over two decades of orthodontic experience and consultant-level qualifications, Dr Hirani is widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s most skilled and forward-thinking orthodontists. From…
Micro-layering: A new era in porcelain layering
Highly aesthetic lithium disilicate or zirconia-based framework materials combined with a micro-layer of porcelain are becoming the new standard for producing lifelike ceramic restorations. In this interview, Mathias Fernandez Y Lombardi, head of technical marketing for Europe at Kuraray, shares expert insights into adopting, refining and selecting materials for lifelike ceramic restorations.
How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will reshape dentistry
CHICAGO, US: As one of President Donald Trump’s proudest accomplishments, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), enacted in July 2025, is a sweeping budget reconciliation law containing far-reaching provisions for dental professionals, students and patients. Tax reforms, student loan changes, adjustments in Medicaid funding—its effects will be felt across the profession for years to […]