Composite bonding: a cost-effective practice builder
GC explains how minimally invasive composite bonding can be a simple, cost effective way to build your cosmetic dentistry practice. Did you know that more than one third of adult patients are unhappy with their smile,* something that can have a considerable negative impact on their daily lives? A confident smile can significantly boost self-esteem,…
UDA pressures? Prevent burnout in dentistry before it strikes
Aditi Bhalla asks why we wait for burnout to hit before addressing it and highlights the importance of wellbeing tools for prevention. We are in a high-stakes profession that demands precision, patience and unwavering attention to detail. Beyond the technical skills required, we must manage anxious patients, UDA target pressures, financial obligations, and ever-increasing regulatory…
Marketing that works: attracting and retaining patients in 2025
Join Chris Barrow on Wednesday 3 June at 7pm as he hosts a panel discussion on marketing that works: attracting and retaining patients in 2025. In a hyper-competitive landscape, independent dental practices need more than clinical excellence – they need marketing that delivers. Join us for the final instalment in a powerful series led by…
Dental industry focuses on what it can control
LEIPZIG, Germany: Major dental manufacturers have begun the year with cautious optimism and an ear to the ground. The first financial quarter of 2025 did not feature a substantial improvement in dental sales in North America, as many had hoped it would. Instead, growth solidified in Germany, China and Latin America. As dental markets continued […]
A fully digital approach to soft-tissue and aesthetic excellence
Implant dentistry has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the advent of digital workflows. These advancements have significantly improved the treatment of patients with periodontal disease and terminal dentition. One of the greatest challenges in full-arch rehabilitation has always been achieving predictability—ensuring consistent and reliable clinical outcomes. This involves careful planning and execution to optimise efficiency, […]
Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth
HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On 26 May, city health authorities began offering thousands of additional appointments to social welfare recipients as part of a new scheme to improve oral health. Crucially, under the Community […]
Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption
LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral health. Chewing sugar-free gum is known to stimulate saliva production, which in turn contributes to neutralising plaque acids, maintaining tooth mineralisation and removing harmful microorganisms such as Streptococcus mutans. A new report […]
Digitally planned, immediate upper full-arch implant-supported restoration: case study
Usman Riaz reports on an immediate implant plan for a new dental referral patient with failing heavily restored dentition A 75-year-old gentleman was referred to Renovo Dental for an endodontic consultation. He had undergone several root canal treatments (RCTs) with mixed outcomes. His 12-unit upper metal ceramic crown (MCC) bridge was loose and had been…
The safe and sustainable disposal of healthcare waste
Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm as she discusses the safe and sustainable disposal of healthcare waste. This webinar will provide guidance on how to implement the updated HTM 07-01: Safe and sustainable disposal of healthcare waste as it applies to dental practice, and to explore potential ways of reducing the reliance…
Poor oral health linked to body pain and migraine in women, study finds
SYDNEY, Australia: The underlying causes of central sensitisation disorders such as migraine and fibromyalgia are poorly understood. The gut–brain axis has been associated with their pathophysiology, but the role of the mouth as a component has been under-explored. New research from the University of Sydney has investigated connections between the oral microbiome and these disorders […]