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Smartee Kinder and Teen: non-surgical orthodontics for growing smiles

Smartee, a global leader in clear aligner innovation, has launched Smartee Kinder and Smartee Teen in Europe – a comprehensive orthodontic solution designed specifically for children and teens. Recognising the importance of early orthodontic intervention, Smartee offers an age-specific, full-spectrum approach that integrates different therapies. By combining clear aligners, myofunctional trainers, and functional appliances, the Smartee Kinder… 

Primeprint upgrades set to deliver faster, simpler 3D printing

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Primeprint, Dentsply Sirona’s intuitive, automated, medical-grade 3D printing solution, is set to receive an upgrade that will help users increase efficiency. The company is also announcing the launch of Primeprint Nitrogenerator, a companion device that provides an integrated, autonomous nitrogen supply for processing unit.  

NHS dental contract changes announced by government

Proposed changes to the NHS dental contract have been announced by the government, including a new time-limited ‘care pathway’ for higher needs patients. Released today (8 July), the changes are being put to consultation, and focus on prioritising those with urgent and complex needs. The announcement falls under the 10-Year Health Plan that was announced last… 

Skilled worker visas axed for new dental nurses, hygienists and technicians

Sweeping changes to UK immigration rules will bar new overseas dental hygienists, dental nurses and dental technicians from working in the UK via the skilled worker visa route. From 22 July 2025, only existing visa holders with continuous skilled worker status may continue or extend their visas, according to the updated Appendix Skilled Occupations of… 

The power of precision—3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments

Precision in attachments Soon after the mass adoption of clear aligners, it became apparent that a plastic shell did not provide sufficient purchase on the teeth for all movements. Attachments, or polymerised bumps of composite directly bonded to the teeth, were developed to provide a grip for these movements. Presumably, attachments provide better engagement between […]

Dentistry 3.0: Why “revision dentistry” is the next frontier in oral and systemic health

In medicine, it is widely accepted that medical implants and treatments require revision over time. In orthopaedic surgery, for example, joint replacements are routinely reassessed and replaced when necessary. Yet in dentistry, past dental work—whether direct restorations, ageing crowns or endodontically treated teeth—is rarely revisited unless it fails. This oversight may have profound consequences, contributing […]

Clinical accuracy of dental students significantly boosted by meditation

VADODARA, India: The flow of Eastern philosophical and spiritual systems to the US has, since the 1960s, exerted a well-known and powerful influence on the development of a variety of subcultural movements critical of corporate greed. But it now seems that the cultural transfer has come full circle, with adopted Eastern traditions being reimagined in […]

Expodental 2026 to showcase innovation and international growth in Madrid

MADRID, Spain: IFEMA Madrid, the organisation responsible for hosting trade fairs, exhibitions and congresses in the Spanish capital, has recently held a launch event in which it announced the 18th edition of Expodental, scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 March 2026 at its exhibition complex. Organised in collaboration with the Spanish Federation of Healthcare […]

Why being present is just as crucial as your dental skillset

Raabiha Maan shares a heart-warming tale of why your presence is as valuable as your skillset. They weren’t coming for check ups, not really. Every six months, without fail, they’d walk through the doors together, an elderly couple, hand in hand, with the kind of closeness you don’t see much anymore. He’d beam as she…