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…
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…