Man forced to drive 1,000 miles for NHS dental care
A man from Cornwall reportedly drove for more than 10 hours for an NHS dental appointment in Scotland after searching nearby for years. According to news reports, taxi driver Mark Formosa was unable to find an appointment anywhere near his home in Newquay, Cornwall. He said he cannot get an NHS dental appointment ‘for love…
From prevention to policy: the power of dental hygienists and therapists
Rachael England explores why dental hygienists and therapists are vital in improving global oral health and advancing preventative care. For many years, oral diseases have been neglected in the global public health agenda. Oral diseases can include dental caries, periodontitis, oral cancer, edentulism, tooth surface loss and noma. This has led to the prevalence of…
IDS 2025 achieves strong growth and international reach
COLOGNE, Germany: Over five days, this year’s International Dental Show (IDS), which concluded on 29 March, welcomed more than 135,000 visitors from 156 countries to its Cologne expo centre—an increase of more than 15% in visitor numbers compared with the previous edition. The event was marked by substantial growth and a high level of international […]
The art of growing small and winning big – Kalon Dental’s squat success
Kiran Shah shares his journey to opening successful squat practice Kalon Dental in Tunbridge Wells and the tools that helped along the way. Why I chose Tunbridge Wells In 2011, I moved to Tunbridge Wells for what I thought would be a temporary position before returning to London. But I quickly grew to appreciate the…
Why protection matters when moving to private practice
Wesleyan Financial Services explains why insurance, income protection and critical illness cover are crucial when transitioning from NHS to private dentistry. Transitioning from NHS to private practice is exciting, but it comes with new responsibilities and risks. While the potential rewards of private practice are clear — greater autonomy, increased income potential, and the freedom…
Mother’s Day 2025: finding balance for mothers in dentistry
This Mother’s Day, Raabiha Maan and Robiha Nazir share how they juggle motherhood and dentistry, and what they are hoping to achieve through the Dental Mums Network. What does being a mother mean to you? Robiha: When I was a little girl, I looked up to the women around me and admired who they were,…
The challenge of self-promotion
Shaz Memon reveals why the dental profession may benefit from rethinking its approach to self-promotion Many people find self-promotion uncomfortable, and even more are put off by those who engage in it. This sentiment is particularly prevalent in dentistry, a field that traditionally prioritises academic excellence, clinical achievements, and meticulously validated research over a perfectly…
Curodont Repair is revolutionising dentistry
Swiss dentists Drs Haley and Goly Abivardi are internationally renowned inno vators, award-winning entrepreneurs, and the CEOs and founders of vVARDIS, a pioneering Swiss manufacturer of oral care and whitening products. At the International Dental Show (IDS) 2025, the Abivardi sisters spoke about their groundbreaking product, Curodont Repair.
FDI invites IDS attendees to the 2025 World Dental Congress
COLOGNE, Germany: After two decades, the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) is returning to mainland China. The event will take place on 9–12 September at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Organised by FDI World Dental Federation, the Chinese Stomatological Association and Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, the event is expected to have one of […]
“Beyond Regeneration”: International Osteology Symposium 2026 heads to Austria
COLOGNE, Germany: From 23 to 25 April 2026, Vienna will host the International Osteology Symposium, bringing together dental professionals from around the world to explore the latest in regenerative therapies. To be held under the theme “Beyond Regeneration”, the event expects at least 3,000 participants and nearly 100 prominent speakers from over 80 countries.