Smile Escapes

Therapeutic pulpotomy emerging as an alternative to root canal therapy

DUNDEE, Scotland: Management of irreversible pulpitis in permanent teeth is undergoing a gradual but meaningful shift. Advances in diagnostic understanding and biomaterials have renewed interest in vital pulp therapies. A new study canvassing the attitudes of both UK and US dentists has explored how contemporary clinical attitudes are evolving, particularly around therapeutic pulpotomy as a […]

From rejection to recognition at the Private Dentistry Awards

Riaz Sharif shares how he overcame rejection and a difficult start in life as an east London orphan to win at the Private Dentistry Awards. In 2025, I was honoured to receive the accolade of Young Dentist of the Year – South West and Wales at the Private Dentistry Awards. For someone who qualified from… 

How patient understanding is driving NHS conversions

Harriet Mordecai explains how changes to patient understanding of the challenges facing dental practices in the UK has affected appetite for NHS to private conversions. Having been at Patient Plan Direct for just over a year, I’ve seen first-hand the dramatic increase in enquiries from practices considering NHS to private conversions, and I’ve found it… 

Intra-oral scanning: Current capabilities and ongoing developments

FREIBURG, Germany: Offering guidance for clinicians seeking to integrate intra-oral scanning effectively, a recent review conducted by researchers from the University of Freiburg has examined the technology’s clinical indications, practical advantages and limitations compared with physical impression taking. The authors reported that, as digital technology and scanner accuracy continue to advance, intra-oral scans are poised […]