“Good dentistry benefits everyone”
At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona, the largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, impressed attendees with its range of cutting-edge products, especially its cloud-based platform, DS Core. At the show, Dental Tribune International sat down with Prof. Rainer Seemann, vice president chief clinical officer at Dentsply Sirona, to discuss his […]
I need time off dentistry but I don’t know how to ask for it
When burnout hits, asking for time off can seem daunting – Sarah McKimm shares why speaking up matters and how to do it without guilt. The scenario I’m a dentist in my early 50s working at a busy mixed practice four days a week. Lately, I’ve been feeling completely drained by the work, both mentally…
Introducing a holistic approach to practice growth
Craig Welling and Barry Lanesman discuss building the future of FMC and Dentistry Practice Services. FMC is building on 30 years of trusted media leadership to launch a new chapter: a dedicated practice services offering, one shaped by collaboration, a clear vision for practice support, and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of dental…
‘I was arrested and sectioned for 28 days’: ex-police officer Beck House on mental health
We speak with Beck House who opens up about her own mental health challenges and her advice for dental professionals who feel they are approaching breaking point. Seven years into her career, serving police officer Beck House was arrested by colleagues in her own home and placed in a psychiatric unit for 28 days. In…
GDC strategy to focus on ‘reducing fear of regulation’
The General Dental Council has today launched a consultation on its new regulation strategy, with a focus on international registration and reducing fear among registrants. Titled ‘Trusted and Effective: A Strategy for Dental Regulation’, the strategy proposes a new vision of ‘good oral health for all’. It outlines how the GDC will modernise its approach…
Periodontal considerations in aligner treatment
Preconised by Kesling in 1946, treatment with clear aligners was initially used to correct misaligned teeth.1 Currently, aligners dominate the orthodontic market, promising superior advantages over orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, particularly in terms of aesthetics. 1–3 In addition, there has been significant recent progress in the technological development of computeraided treatment planning and execution.2, […]
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 […]