“Gums rock! Keep smiling!”

VIENNA, Austria: Since 2014, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has dedicated 12 May to the promotion of gingival health. The association’s Gum Health Day annually shapes key oral health information into bite-sized portions palatable for a diverse public. The message for Gum Health Day 2025 is that gingivae are central to oral function and […]
Odne launches online education campus

Swiss dental innovator Odne has launched a global online education platform for dental professionals, Odne Campus. This new platform offers free access to live and on-demand webinars focused on advanced endodontic techniques and the latest developments in root canal therapy. The first webinar will take place on 21 May and focus on mastering complex root canal […]
The consent conundrum

‘Consent isn’t just a signature’: Biju Krishnan shares some tips on testing patient understanding and why a nod probably won’t suffice. As dental professionals, we’ve all been there: explaining the intricacies of treatment to a patient, only to receive a blank stare, an enthusiastic nod, or worse, the dreaded: ‘You’re the dentist, what do you…
The Private Dentistry Awards 2025 – entries now open!

The esteemed Private Dentistry Awards are now open for entry – here’s everything you need to know to take part in this year’s celebration of excellence. The Private Dentistry Awards is among the most respected accolades in UK and Irish dentistry. They set the gold standard for outstanding patient care, innovation and clinical excellence across…
Equality, safe workplaces and respect: what dental nurses need

Preetee Hylton discusses the challenges that dental nurses face as the largest and most female-dominated GDC registrant group and how we can overcome them. As a practising dental nurse and president of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), I have immense love and passion for my profession. Dental nursing is an essential yet often…
It’s time to re-evaluate rinse – LISTERINE at EuroPerio11 in Vienna

LISTERINE is a proud gold sponsor of EuroPerio11, the premier global event in periodontology, oral health and implant dentistry, taking place from 14 to 17 May 2025 in Vienna. Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall wellbeing. Despite being largely preventable, periodontal diseases continue to rise globally. While mechanical plaque control is key, controlling…
The power of a membership plan in private practice

Amy Hansford discusses the benefits of introducing a membership plan with Ulrika Skalberg in this edition of the Bodcast. Amy Hansford, regional support manager at Practice Plan catches up with Ulrika Skalberg, dentist and practice owner of Teeth on the Heath Dental Practice, a fully private practice that has transitioned away from the NHS. Throughout…
Impactful simplicity: inside the award-winning Yourdental Wellness

Mojtaba ‘Moj’ Dehghanpour opens the door to Yourdental Wellness, winner of New Practice London at the 2024 Private Dentistry Awards. Islington in north London was an area Mojtaba ‘Moj’ Dehghanpour had only glimpsed while passing through as a dental student at Queen Mary University during the noughties. Years later, after enduring long commutes to Kent…
GBT LIVE! with Faye Donald

See the future of professional prophylaxis in action as Faye Donald delivers a live guided biofilm therapy (GBT) treatment. Join award-winning dental hygienist Faye Donald for an exclusive Dentistry LIVE! event – a full, real-time guided biofilm therapy treatment using the brand-new GBT Machine. This is your opportunity to experience guided biofilm therapy like never…
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