Why an NHS tie-in for dental graduates only burdens the next generation
Dental student Amirali Ziaebrahimi explores why delaying meaningful reform risks pushing NHS dentistry to the breaking point. We’ve all seen the headlines: the government’s new 10-Year Health Plan, including changes to NHS dentistry – ambitious on paper, but in practice, arguably disconnected from the reality facing patients and practitioners. As I’ve previously written, the plan fails…
DSO perspectives: Part 1―maintaining clinical autonomy and culture in a group practice setting
As dental support organisations (DSOs) continue to grow in presence and scale, many dentists are asking an important question: is it possible to preserve clinical autonomy and personal values while working within a larger system? The answer, in my experience, is yes, provided there is intention, clarity and alignment from the very beginning. DSOs—corporate entities […]
Top tips for dental practice incorporation
Incorporating can be the most tax-efficient option for your dental business – Alison Stevenson explains some key considerations for incorporation as a dental practice. We are often contacted by dental clients who have taken the decision to change the legal structure of their practice from that of sole trader or partnership into a company. This decision…
Local dental marketing: seven proven strategies to attract more patients
Join David Nelkin on 13 August at 7pm as he introduces seven proven local dental marketing strategies designed to attract more patients. This webinar will provide attendees with a framework for dominating their local area and becoming the obvious choice for dental care in their locale. Attendees will walk away with practical, implementable strategies they…
Ethical marketing: what are your legal obligations?
How can you ensure that your practice stands out against the rest while remaining on the right side of the regulators? Leo Briggs explains the principles of ethical marketing. Effective marketing is essential to ensure your practice and its services are visible to as many potential patients as possible, but you don’t want to waste…
Simplified Shading Composite Systems: The Intuitive Shade Matching Approach with Naturally Adaptive Opacity
In the field of dentistry, achieving the perfect shade match for composite restorations has long been a challenge. The post Simplified Shading Composite Systems: The Intuitive Shade Matching Approach with Naturally Adaptive Opacity appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
3D-printed teeth improve endodontic training in dental education, study finds
WÜRZBURG, Germany: Advances in 3D-printing technology have the potential to transform how future dentists learn practical skills. A new study has highlighted the potential of a 3D-printed molar model to enhance endodontic training for dental students. Developed using micro-CT scans of an extracted human tooth and fabricated with high-resolution stereolithography, the artificial molar closely replicated […]
Transforming full-mouth rehabilitation: A case report on Smilecloud and digital workflows
As an oral surgeon and prosthodontist specialising in full-mouth rehabilitation, I have consistently sought to integrate advanced technologies into my practice to achieve superior outcomes for my patients. Over the years, digital dentistry has proved to be a game-changer, particularly in cases for which comprehensive treatment is required to address both functional and aesthetic challenges. […]
UK government unveils plan to combat festering dental crisis
LONDON, England: The current state of public health dentistry in the UK is, without question, lamentable. Plagued by financial, personnel and regulatory issues, the country’s dental system has, first and foremost, failed its people, who are not only deeply dissatisfied but whose oral health is steadily deteriorating. Since coming to power in July 2024, the […]
From locum to Lesvos: my experience volunteering as a dental nurse
Dental nurse Karima Ewida shares how volunteering at a refugee camp in Lesvos reignited her passion for dentistry – and gave her the chance to make a real difference. As a locum dental nurse, I’ve always loved the variety and flexibility that comes with my role. But recently, I had the opportunity to use my…