ORE applications increased by more than 50% in past year
The number of dentists applying to take the overseas registration exam (ORE) increased by 53% in 2024, according to newly-released data. The General Dental Council’s (GDC) Annual Report and Accounts 2024 says 3,628 ORE applications were received last year, up from 2,366 in 2023. Capacity for exam sittings also increased – part one by 50%…
Registration opens for Dentistry Show London 2025
Dentistry Show London will take place on 3 and 4 October 2025 – sign up today and mark the date in your calendar! Registration is now officially open and free for all dental professionals as Dentistry Show London (DSL) gears up for a bold return to ExCeL on 3 and 4 October 2025. Under the…
What is the role of community dental services?
Helen Paisley, CEO of Community Dental Services CIC and ADG board member, highlights the work of community dental services. Community dental services care for children and adults with complex additional needs such as moderate or severe learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. We are a referral service, and our acceptance criteria responds to the…
Why fewer young dentists own practices—and why that might be changing
CHICAGO, US: Fewer young dentists are buying practices early in their careers—but that does not mean they are abandoning the idea of ownership altogether. According to recent research from the American Dental Association (ADA), the traditional model of early-career practice ownership is shifting as new generations face different economic realities and career expectations. Still, for […]
No patients showed awareness of dental therapist role in new study
Calls have been made for better public education on the dental team after research found ‘critical knowledge gaps’ regarding different roles. Published in the BDJ, a new study found ‘limited public understanding’ of the different dental team member roles, with participants also lacking clarity on how and when to access urgent dental care. Most participants…
How I rediscovered joy in my dental career
Tearing up the traditional rulebook, Andrea Ogden is inspiring dentists to craft careers that align with their passion, purpose – and personal wellbeing. Andrea Ogden’s Instagram posts seek to stop dentists in their tracks and inspire them to realign their career aspirations. Her insights may challenge conventional thinking, yet her advice can be a wake-up…
How does the profession feel about dental technology regulation?
Laboratory recently carried out a survey to find out how the profession feels about the way its regulated and the uncertainty around illegal manufacture – find out the results here. Laboratory’s recent survey on the regulation of dental devices and manufacturing has now closed, and the response has been strong. Thank you to everyone who…
How to fix UK dental deserts: Global lessons from 26 countries
LONDON, England: Equitable access to high-quality dental care is one of the major public health challenges the UK has had to grapple with in recent years. Owing to reductions in government spending—which have contributed to personnel shortages and clinic closures—many people across the country are experiencing great difficulty in accessing dental appointments. Because of chronic […]
Leading dental researchers convene at Dentaid Research Center in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain: Spanish oral health company Dentaid recently welcomed more than 60 international experts to its Dentaid Research Center, the largest private oral health research facility in Europe. The event aimed to foster scientific collaboration and innovation, bringing together leading researchers in dentistry, with a focus on periodontal science, from prominent universities and oral health […]
Edentulous maxilla: Experts agree on clinical guidelines
BOSTON, US: Around 120 participants from 27 countries gathered in Boston from 16 to 18 June for a landmark moment in implant dentistry, the first Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines (GCCG) meeting. The aim of the GCCG is to move beyond regional guidance and to develop clear, practical, globally relevant clinical guidelines. It began with one of implant […]