Why empowered patients become your greatest advocates
Alan Clarke’s pearls of wisdom about how meaningful communication and visual tools can boost case acceptance and patient loyalty. Helping patients understand their oral health is at the heart of building lasting trust, and, as Dr Alan Clarke, clinical director of Paste Dental, explains, that trust leads to better outcomes for everyone. ‘Patients want to…
The well-led practice: where compliance meets culture
Join Mark Topley on 22 July at 7pm as he discusses how adhering to compliance expectations can improve your practice’s culture. This webinar aims to help practice owners, managers and clinical leads understand how CQC’s ‘well-led’ expectations are not just about ticking boxes – they’re a blueprint for building stronger, more resilient teams. By linking…
Becoming a dental therapist practice owner
How can a dental therapist make the leap to become a practice owner? Cat Edney speaks to Eleanor Cowlam to get her advice. I was delighted to be introduced to dental therapist and practice owner Eleanor Cowlam at the Dentistry Awards in June. Eleanor instantly blew me away with her passion and drive, and the…
Skilled worker visa shutdown: a devastating blow to UK dental labs
Ashley Byrne explains how closing the skilled worker visa route for dental technicians, hygienists and dental nurses will impact UK dental technology. As a dental lab owner employing a highly skilled team of overseas dental technicians, I’ve spent the last few years watching our profession quietly slide into crisis. But the UK government’s latest immigration…
Treeline Dental’s co-founder chairs regional Local Dental Committee
Treeline Dental explains the function of Local Dental Committees (LDC) and how its co-founder is helping the cause. As Treeline Dental Group in the Midlands has expanded – today employing over 250 staff and caring for more than 90,000 patients – its co-founder Dr Jimmey Palahey has long believed in giving back where he can. …
Bio-Bulk fill treatment of deep caries: clinical case
Michal Ganowicz shares a case of deep caries using the Bio-Bulk fill technique with Biodentine to restore tooth health and function. The current method of choice for treating tooth decay is to prepare the cavity and fill it with composite material. Properly performed, composite fillings effectively restore tooth function, and their effectiveness has been proven…
Clarity Conversations with Dr David Waring
Bristol, UK Discover Clarity: A Unique Evening of Insight and Networking Our latest exclusive UK event is designed for orthodontists who want to stay ahead in the evolving world of clear aligner therapy and digital treatment design solutions. Over a networking dinner, you can find out more about Clarity Aligners with Clarity Precision Grip Attachments, while […]
British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) 2025
The ICC, Newport, Wales The only UK event which brings together the entire orthodontic community. Solventum will attend the British Orthodontic Conference 2025 in Newport, Wales. We are excited to showcase not only our established traditional orthodontic products, but also our new Clarity brand and portfolio. Hosted in the South West of the UK at […]
General Dental Council appoints new chair
Helen Phillips has been announced as the new chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) from October 2025. This follows the completion of Lord Toby Harris’s four-year term in September this year. Dr Philips will bring experience from a 30-year career across sectors including insurance, legal, social care and further education. ‘My ambition is that…
Three in 10 adults have never tried to get an NHS dental appointment
The amount of UK adults who have never tried to see an NHS dentist has increased by 3% in the past year – now reaching 29%, according to a new survey. A further 19.8% had not tried to get an NHS appointment in more than two years. Of those who hadn’t tried in more than…