Dental Mums Network: helping women in dentistry to thrive
‘When women gather, magic happens’ – Raabiha Maan shares her experience of Thrive Together, the inaugural summit hosted by the Dental Mums Network. Let me tell you what happens when you bring a group of women in dentistry into one room. Not to talk about the latest composite bonding protocol or how to prep a…
Dentsply Sirona introduces CEREC Cercon 4D
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: In response to the needs of dental practitioners, Dentsply Sirona has developed the CEREC Cercon 4D multidimensional zirconia abutment block—an innovative CAD/CAM block that combines high strength with aesthetics for both hybrid abutments and hybrid abutment crowns. Fittingly, the new Calibra Abutment Resin Cement is also premiering. This cement delivers strength, high opacity […]
Oral cancer awareness: Study highlights key role of dental teams
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Oral cancer constitutes a major front in the global fight against non-communicable diseases, and heightened public awareness of risk factors and cancer types is fundamental to improving treatment outcomes. Underscoring the pronounced regional differences at play, researchers in Saudi Arabia, Syria and Australia have highlighted a notable lack of oral cancer awareness […]
Tooth layers: essential features and their impact on dental restorations
Siba Alhosin outlines the essential tooth layers and how understanding them improves aesthetic restorations and material selection. The planet we live on is composed of numerous layers, extending from its core to the unseen magnetic field in outer space. It’s incredible how the ice layers at the Earth’s poles have accumulated over thousands of years,…
Newly-qualified dentists earn £10,000 more than average graduate
Dentistry and medicine graduates were found to earn the highest salary 15 months after leaving university in a UK-wide survey. The average salary for these subjects was £37,924, compared to the national average of £28,500. The top five subjects for graduate salary were: While the average graduate salary had increased from £27,000 the previous year,…
Local dental practice honoured with first-ever special award
Mydentist York is thrilled to have accepted the honour of Healthwatch York’s first-ever special award, recognising the practice’s outstanding contribution to health and social care in the York community. The award highlights the vital support we provide to vulnerable people in York including urgent care referrals, helping those who struggle to find NHS treatment, collaborating on…
Skilled worker visa: is it still possible to sponsor a dental therapist, hygienist or dental nurse?
New legislation states it will no longer be possible to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for several key dental roles, but can it still be done? The new legislation, which will come into effect on 22 July 2025 is crystal clear that it will no longer be possible to offer new sponsorship for dental therapists…
How consent differs by treatment
Join Biju Krishnan on 24 July at 7pm as he discusses how dental consent differs by treatment. This webinar will explore how the process and depth of dental consent should vary according to the type of treatment. It will touch on legal, ethical, and practical considerations in obtaining valid consent across different dental procedures. It…
Researchers combine orthopaedic and dental expertise to improve implant longevity
LONDON, Ontario, Canada: Implants—whether in the jaw or the hip—are a vital part of restoring function and quality of life for millions of patients. Despite differences in their applications, orthopaedic and dental implants share similarities in terms of materials, performance expectations and the types of failures clinicians encounter. Yet, research and clinical practice in these […]
Stanley M. Bergman to retire as Henry Schein CEO
NEW YORK, US: Dental giant Henry Schein has announced that its long-serving CEO, Stanley M. Bergman, will retire at the end of the year, remaining in his role as chairman of the board thereafter. Bergman, who has led Henry Schein for 35 years, is widely regarded as synonymous with the company and is a greatly admired […]