‘A big step forward’ – Black Dental Network Excellence Conference 2025
This year’s Black Dental Network Excellence Conference 2025 shows why the group is only going to get bigger and better, writes Gaby Bissett. Taking place at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Saturday 5 April, the sun was beaming down on the city as I made my way to the Black Dental Network’s Excellence Conference…
Dental recruitment: leading the new generations
‘Both generations have been shaped by uncertainty’: Mark Topley explores why, for generation Z and millenials, it’s not about perks but about purpose. If you’ve ever wondered why recruitment feels harder than ever, why retention is a constant battle, or why team members seem to treat jobs as transactional rather than a career, you’re not…
Huge leap forward in digital innovation for dental labs
A huge leap forward in efficiency and digital innovation for dental laboratories has been announced by CAD supplier 3Shape. This year 3Shape celebrates 25 years of innovation by revolutionising dental lab workflows like never before. It will soon be adding a free and fully integrated AI-driven crown design application and several workflow innovations to its…
Force-driven Invisalign biomechanics for challenging root movements
Raman Aulakh explains the power of biomechanics in a force-driven approach to clear aligner therapy and presents a case study. Understanding the power of biomechanics in aligner therapy One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in clinical practice is the importance of applying biomechanics to aligner therapy. It’s the difference between passively nudging teeth…
Aimee Lou Wood: what can we learn from the reaction to her teeth?
Sam Jethwa explores the recent controversy around White Lotus actress Aimee Lou Wood and her teeth – is her smile healthy and why is the public fascinated by it? Aimee Lou Wood is a British actress who recently starred in the White Lotus series. Aimee Lou Wood’s smile has gained a lot of attention within…
What motivates you to keep going?
As part of National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, we hear what keeps people motivated to keep going. Katie Cassidy, O’Brien and Molloy Periodontics As a dental hygienist, what motivates me is the opportunity to make a positive impact on my patients’ oral health and overall wellbeing. I find fulfilment in educating them about…
“Our theme this year is connected dentistry”
At the 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona has reinforced its commitment to innovation and connected dentistry. In this interview, Dentsply Sirona President and CEO Simon Campion outlines the company’s latest digital advancements, strategic adjustments in clear aligner therapy, a new implant launch and ongoing transformation strategies aimed at enhancing efficiency and clinical outcomes. […]
Registered dental therapists up by nearly 25% while technicians decline
The total number of dental professionals registered by the General Dental Council (GDC) has increased according to newly-released statistics. The regulator’s Registration Statistical Report for 2024 showed a total of 125,736 on the register at the end of 2024. This had increased from 120,030 in December 2023. Among the registrants were 46,362 dentists and 79,374…
Fotona’s SWEEPS in action at IDS 2025: A game-changer in endodontics and beyond
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia: At this year’s International Dental Show (IDS), held from 25 to 29 March in Cologne in Germany, more than 135,000 visitors from 156 countries explored the latest innovations in dental care. Among the highlights was the opportunity to see Fotona’s advanced laser technology in action, including the pioneering SWEEPS (shock wave-enhanced emission photoacoustic […]
Women at ‘breaking point’ due to dental crisis, research warns
New research reveals how the dental access crisis is pushing women across the country to ‘breaking point’. Many reported sacrificing their own dental visits to pay for private care for loved ones in a survey of roughly 1,000 women. Some also said they were self-medicating with temporary fillings purchased online or over-the-counter remedies, often taking…