Drilling through the chaos: balancing life and dentistry
‘Perfection is a myth’: Hira Arshad talks about balancing dentistry, kids and career goals. I often joke that I have three full-time jobs: being a dentist, being a mum, and trying (often failing) to be a well-rested human. Balancing work and home life as an ambitious dentist is like performing a root canal on a…
IDS 2025: A source of fresh ideas allowing us to never stop solving for you
The 41st International Dental Show in Cologne has come to a close on March 30, 2025 and our teams have… The post IDS 2025: A source of fresh ideas allowing us to never stop solving for you appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
News you’ve missed this week – 10 May 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’ Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand -with men disproportionately represented as perpetrators. The General Dental Council (GDC)…
Dentists: could you have ‘money dysmorphia’?
Magdelena Harding explains the concept of money dysmorphia and how it could cause dental professionals to underestimate their wealth. As a dentist, it’s easy to feel squeezed financially despite being a higher earner. Rising costs of living, hefty tax bills, mortgage repayments and practice overheads can create a sense that your hard-earned income simply vanishes…
Spotlight on global advocacy: Special WHO oral health session at EuroPerio11
VIENNA, Austria: Next week, a special session at EuroPerio11 will highlight recent global developments shaping the future of oral health policy. Set against the backdrop of growing international momentum, this focused symposium will spotlight efforts to elevate oral health on the agenda for global non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Study measures carbon footprint of Egyptian dental laboratories
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: The global push for reaching net-zero emissions has led to a better understanding of the types and volumes of emissions attributable to dental clinics; however, little attention has been paid to the carbon footprint of dental laboratories. A new study by researchers at Alexandria University has quantified the direct and indirect carbon footprints […]
3D printing a path to better dentistry
Terri Capriolo explains the benefits of 3D printing for dental labs and how the necessary equipment can be accessed more easily. If the answer to the continued evolution of dental technology lies with digital dentistry, then 3D printing is justifiably the enabler. Here, Terri Capriolo, Senior VP Oral Health at Carbon, shares her wisdom on…
Why your dental practice website isn’t converting – and how to fix it
Vendo Digital shares five key reasons why your dental business website isn’t getting results and how to overcome these barriers. Your dental website might look clean, modern and professional – but if it isn’t turning visitors into patients, it’s not doing its job. In an increasingly competitive landscape, where private dentistry is growing and patient…
The Dentistry Top 50 is back for 2025 – and we want to hear from you!
The Dentistry Top 50 is back for 2025 – and we want you to put forward the names of those who are making waves in the profession. As ever, the renowned list remains a celebration of the exceptional talent that is found within the UK dental profession. Following the same format as 2024, the team…
Beyond the X-ray: confidence for teams, clarity for patients
Join Kunal Patel on Thursday 15 May at 7pm as he discusses beyond the X-ray: confidence for teams, clarity for patients. Dr Kunal Patel from Love Teeth Dental will look at how Second Opinion AI is helping dental teams work smarter, increasing confidence in clinical decisions, and making it easier to explain treatment options –…