Smile Escapes

WaveOne Gold turns ten: Dentsply Sirona celebrates a decade of endodontic innovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: WaveOne Gold, Dentsply Sirona’s clinically proven single-shaping reciprocating file system, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Recognised for its streamlined design, shaping consistency and versatility across root canal anatomies, it has helped transform endodontic workflows in practices worldwide. A decade of success underscores Dentsply Sirona’s enduring commitment to quality, innovation and clinical […]

Kevin Lewis (1949-2025): dentistry’s voice of reason  

Kevin Lewis, one of the most important voices in UK dentistry, has died at the age of 76.   From general practice to dentolegal leadership, and a later role as beloved ambassador and commentator, he helped the dental profession navigate a changing landscape for more than 50 years.   His work, marked as much by reinvention… 

Approaching paediatric orthodontics holistically 

Biju Krishnan explores a more integrative approach to orthodontics that considers the impact of underlying issues, which can affect a child’s overall wellbeing. Orthodontics has traditionally focused on straightening teeth and correcting bites. However, a growing movement advocates for a more comprehensive, integrative approach that looks beyond dental alignment to address underlying functional issues affecting… 

Aim, act, attain: making summer goals last past September

Rana Al-Falaki explains how the NAIL-IT model can instil tangibility to help dental professionals turn summer goals into sustainable success. It’s summer time! After a busy few months, you may be on your last legs and ready for a summer break with the promise of recharge and reset. Yet come September, it all starts again,… 

Put an end to dentists flipping burgers with ‘dental oases’, says ADG

The Association of Dental Groups introduces its solution to the dental deserts leaving patients in pain and overseas dentists working in fast food restaurants. On 18 June 2025, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the trade body representing NHS, private and community-based Services, published its Creating Dental Oases – the Solution to Dental Deserts white… 

Physical marketing builds trust with community for Treeline Dental Care

Treeline Dental Care shares the details of its approach to physical marketing – from posters and adverts to community engagement. When the rest of the world is going online, taking what can be perceived as a more traditional advertising route might seem unusual. But Treeline’s approach to physical marketing is helping to build awareness and… 

Alarming oral health crisis among youth in secure residential care

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: When young people are placed in care, child welfare services, healthcare authorities and institutional care providers assume responsibility for their oral health—yet research shows that they are at a significantly higher risk of poor oral health. Because there is limited clinical data on those in secure residential care, a study at Jönköping University […]

Dental hygienists, therapists and nurses: are you properly protected?

Join Kevin Culliney on 6 August at 7pm as he discusses insurance protection for dental therapists, hygienists and nurses. This webinar will introduce Densura’s new insurance offering for dental hygienists, therapists and nurses. It will also highlight its benefits, simplicity and competitive pricing. Learning objectives The speakers Kevin Culliney heads healthcare at one of the… 

Fixing the dental technology workforce crisis

David Smith discusses the urgent dental technician shortage and how to rebuild a skilled, future-ready workforce. I recently delivered a presentation on the innovative work being done at Yeovil College to help solve the workforce crisis. My lecture began by drawing attention to the alarming data on the registration of dentists and dental care professionals…