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 –…
Smart dentistry: How AI is redefining the digital dental workflow
While CAD/CAM technology has traditionally been at the heart of digital dentistry, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining what is possible in clinical practice. Today, AI extends far beyond prosthetic fabrication; it is enhancing diagnostics, streamlining workflows and supporting more personalised, data-driven care. In this article, I explore how AI-driven tools—many designed to […]
Global leaders gather in Sofia to celebrate innovation and excellence in dentistry
SOFIA, Bulgaria: The 18th internationally renowned Smile of the Year dental contest has continued its upward global trajectory, drawing participants from 14 countries. This year’s winners will be recognised at a glitzy awards ceremony on 13 May at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, celebrating the best in contemporary dental excellence.
Is full automation a dream or a threat?
This shift to automation in dental labs is inevitable, says Ashley Byrne. But does it threaten the future of dental technicians, or is it an opportunity we should embrace? As the dental technology landscape evolves at breakneck speed, one question I have noticed starting to appear is, ‘is full automation in the dental lab a dream…
Is virtual reality the best way to train endodontists?
Students who began their training with virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators had significantly higher manual dexterity in a new study. The 40 student volunteers were divided into two groups following standardised lectures and demonstrations on access cavity preparation. One trained with virtual reality haptic simulators before moving onto artificial teeth, the other started with artificial…
New simplified universal composite: Tetric plus
The Ivoclar Group launches Tetric plus, a new simplified composite specially designed to set new standards in universal composites and streamline direct restorative treatments with four innovative features. Ivoclar is setting new standards with Tetric plus, taking its name from the Greek prefix ‘tetra’, meaning ‘four’ – this number is central to its key product…
Supporting lifelong oral health from the very first visit
Maria Kalkani discusses the power of a child’s first dental appointment in building trust and healthy habits. As dental professionals, we know that early intervention is crucial – but how early is early enough when it comes to children’s oral health? For Maria Kalkani, paediatric dentistry isn’t just about treating teeth; it’s about laying the…
Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’
Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand, amid warnings from the GDC about its under-reporting in dentistry The General Dental Council (GDC) commissioned a review of studies exploring sexual misconduct in the dental environment. It found that the number of professionals who report experiencing sexual misconduct sits between 5% and…