NHS dental access: latest statistics revealed
Only one fifth of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last month were successful, a new government survey found. Around half of those surveyed (53.2%) used NHS dental services. A further 35.6% used private dental services, while 10.9% said they did not have a dentist. According to the Health Insight…
The clear aligner boom dentists can’t afford to ignore
Smart Aligner Services shares why the clear aligner market is growing so quickly, and how dentists can take advantage of this growth. Digital transformation in dentistry is no longer a future trend – it’s a present reality. And at the forefront of this change are clear aligners, which have evolved from an aesthetic alternative into a powerful,…
Clinical Case: Class II filling on upper first pre-molar
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Polishing System. The post Clinical Case: Class II filling on upper first pre-molar appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
‘More sugary than Coca-Cola’: dentists call for baby food action
Dentists have urged the government to confront the ‘grotesque levels of sugar’ in baby food following ‘damning’ research into the industry. The most wide-ranging market analysis of its kind, the research included 209 products aimed at children under 12 months. It found no improvement in the sugar content of the baby food industry. More than a…
A patient reported me to the GDC – I feel betrayed and confused
This month, Sarah McKimm responds to a reader struggling with a patient complaint and offers practical steps to manage the mental toll. The scenario I’ve just received notification from the GDC that a patient has submitted a complaint about their orthodontic treatment. What’s frustrating is that the patient had voiced some concerns during one of…
“We have made something that is truly biomimetic”
Implant dentist and key opinion leader Dr Marco Tudts is one of the leading minds behind the development of edelweiss dentistry’s Ceramir CAD/CAM block. At the edelweiss stand during IDS 2025, Dr Tudts spoke with Dental Tribune International about the company’s drive to develop a biomimetic block that is gentler on the surrounding natural teeth […]
EuroPerio11: Get ready for Vienna, where science meets soul
VIENNA, Austria: Attendees of EuroPerio11 can look forward to a host city that seamlessly combines aesthetics with function. Known as both the City of Music and the City of Dreams, Vienna brings the old world into the digital age by harmonising centuries of imperial heritage and a rich cultural tapestry with scientific excellence. The enchanting […]
Amanda Harbrow-Harris and Pat Popat: in conversation
Dental hygienist Amanda Harbrow-Harris and dental therapist Pat Popat discuss their career journeys, how dental hygiene has evolved, and the clinical tools they rely on day to day. Pat Popat (PP): Amanda, tell me: how did you get into being a dental hygienist, leading to being two-time Dental Hygienist of the Year? Amanda Harbrow-Harris (AH):…
Anushika Brogan: becoming a leading dental corporate owner
Anushika Brogan, CEO of Damira Dental Studios, talks about how a burning ambition and life lessons fuelled her journey to become one of the UK’s leading dental corporate owners. Anushika Brogan’s Whatsapp profile – a dynamic photo of her mid-climb at an endurance sports event and a heart-on-fire emoji in her ‘About’ section – hints…
Be reassured – addressing five concerns about leaving behind NHS dentistry
Ian Eslick discusses five of the most frequently expressed concerns about making the move away from NHS dentistry. For many NHS dentists hoping a change of government would lead to better conditions, the announcement of the expenses uplift recently is likely to have proved a disappointment. Coupled with the changes to employers national insurance contributions,…