NHS tie-in for dental graduates: reaction from the profession
Under the new plans, dental graduates will have to provide NHS dentistry for three years – dental students, graduates and dentists share their thoughts on the proposal. This week, the government released its NHS 10-Year Health Plan, detailing major reforms of the health system including dentistry. Among these proposals is that newly-qualified dentists will be…
DS World Las Vegas 2025 to take place at MGM Grand
LAS VEGAS, US: Dentsply Sirona has announced that its flagship clinical education event, DS World Las Vegas, will be held at the landmark MGM Grand in Las Vegas from 25 to 27 September. Designed for dental professionals at all career stages, the annual event is known for being energetic in its delivery of continuing education, networking […]
AAFPRS survey outlines major shifts in facial plastic surgery trends
WASHINGTON, US: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) has recently released the results of its 2024 annual member survey, shedding light on the most prominent developments in facial plastic surgery. The data reveals that medical advancements, shifting social attitudes and emerging patient demographics are shaping demand across both surgical and non-surgical […]
Treeline Dental achieves Silver Award from the Armed Forces Covenant
Treeline Dental is proud to have achieved a Silver Award from the Armed Forces Covenant. The midlands-based dental group believes it has a responsibility to give back to the community it serves. This spirit of integration has seen a number of charity and community-based projects come to life that support local people. With over 14…
Choosing a durable retainer material for fewer breakages
Happy patients, happy clinicians: Shae Chauhan explains how to choose a durable retainer material and why this is so important. When it comes to retainers, everyone wants the same outcome: patient compliance, fewer breakages, and retainers that are easy to fabricate and fit. One of the most important factors in achieving this is selecting a…
Celebrating the 2025 Dentistry Top 50
We look back at last week’s celebration of the 2025 Dentistry Top 50 – a wonderful evening recognising progress and impact in UK dentistry. Last week’s Dentistry Top 50 2025 celebration took place at the Park Plaza Riverbank on a beautiful sunny day, with stunning views of the Thames setting the scene for an unforgettable…
Opening a practice – have you thought about compliance?
Dentistry Compliance shares the key points raised in a recent course covering compliance pitfalls that squat practices struggle with when starting out. Compliance is not what inspires most dentists to open their own practice. However, for the group of squat practice owners attending Bobby Bhandal’s ‘Build your dream dental practice! Squat success’ course, a session…
Celebrating 20 years of IPS e.max all-ceramic: all ceramic, all you need
Welcome to the future of dental restorations! Ivoclar shares the benefits of IPS e.max all-ceramic, a high-strength aesthetic restoration material. First introduced 20 years ago, IPS e.max has redefined quality in all-ceramic dental restorations. High-strength, aesthetic materials set new standards and provided solutions for a variety of needs. From the start, the product family impressed not…
New study sheds light on discrimination of dental patients in Syrian clinics
DAMASCUS, Syria: As health workers, dentists are occasionally placed at risk of disease transmission, since they are exposed to bloodborne infections of pathogens such as HIV, TB and Hepatitis B and C. At the same time, however, individuals carrying these conditions possess both a need and the human right to seek dental care. As shown […]
Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity
Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved communities. Perfection Plus has teamed up with Dr Mitesh Badiani and SmileStar to provide an opportunity for a dental nurse to join one of the charity’s overseas outreach programmes in 2026/2027. Smilestar was founded by…