Dental Education Summit 2025 returns for its second edition in Helsinki with record attendance
HELSINKI, Finland: From 30 June to 4 July, representatives from over 40 dental schools gathered in Helsinki for the 2025 Dental Education Summit to explore the future of dental education. Returning for its second edition, the two-part event brought together more than 100 participants. Organised by Planmeca Group companies, including Planmeca, KaVo Dental, HeySmile and LM-Dental, in collaboration with […]
Cannabis addiction triples risk of mouth cancer
Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) were found to be more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years in a new study. Previous research suggests that as many as three in 10 cannabis users will develop CUD, a formally-diagnosed cannabis addiction. Researchers from the University of California San Diego School…
From chairside to cyberspace: Surviving disasters—why dentists need more than traditional backup—Part 3
In Part 2 of this series, we talked about common cyber threats affecting dental practices. Imagine coming into the office on Monday morning, only to find all of your patient records locked, your schedule inaccessible and your imaging systems frozen. This is ransomware, the most common type of cyber-attack being used against organisations of all […]
Osstem Implant issues prosthetic guidelines to improve dental implant success
SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant, one of the world’s leading dental implant manufacturers, has published a new consensus statement outlining prosthetic recommendations to reduce implant fracture risk and help prevent peri-implantitis. Developed from a prosthodontic perspective, the guidelines aim to enhance long-term implant stability and patient satisfaction.
What to expect at the British Orthodontic Conference 2025
The British Orthodontic Conference has long been known for its speaker line-up – find out what this year’s event will offer. Boasting a line up of international and UK experts, the three-day event will offer clinical excellence, evidence-based lectures and real insights into contemporary orthodontic challenges. This year, the BOC trade and exhibition experience will…
Branding, marketing and PR to grow your GBT practice
Join Anna Middleton on Wednesday 7 August as she discusses branding, marketing and PR to grow your guided biofilm therapy (GBT) practice. This webinar will educate guided biofilm therapy (GBT) clinicians on how to effectively position and grow their personal brand and clinic. Anna Middleton will share real-world strategies on patient engagement through branding, marketing…
Clinical Case: Elegant Class I Restoration with 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Pre-Polishing Spirals, and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond… The post Clinical Case: Elegant Class I Restoration with 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Simplify to succeed: how better organisation can reduce stress and improve your dentistry
Juggling a busy dental practice and personal life can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn reveals how embracing simplicity can help dental professionals reduce stress and stay focused. In this episode, we’re joined by Vicky Silverthorn, a professional organiser who has helped hundreds of people embrace a simpler…
Two thirds of UK dental hygienists work in private practice
More than two thirds of dental hygienists and half of dental therapists in clinical roles work in the private sector. This is according to a new General Dental Council (GDC) report into the working patterns of dental professionals. The reports provide insights into areas such as employment status, where dental care professionals (DCPs) work, treatment…
Redesigning digital dentistry: a vision from the front lines
Guy Hiscott speaks to Pete Bailey about the challenges – and opportunities – of leading Mydentist’s digital transformation Technology is driving unprecedented transformation in dentistry. Patients are expecting more, clinicians are stretched thinner, and digital tools are evolving at breakneck speed. The question facing the profession is no longer whether to change – it’s how…