Welcome to LonDEC: world-leading dental training provision and facilities
LonDEC’s multi-million pound, high-specification centre is dedicated to training all oral healthcare professionals. LonDEC aims to drive up clinical standards and improve clinical leadership via unrivalled opportunities for continuous personal and professional development. The centre delivers postgraduate education and CPD for all team members from a collection of fully equipped training suites that rival the…
Partial pulpotomy with Biodentine XP on a geminated tooth
Kreena Patel shares a case study of a partial pulpotomy using the Bio-Bulk Fill procedure with Biodentine XP on a geminated tooth. How long have you been using Biodentine? I have been using Biodentine for over 10 years and have slowly pushed the boundaries of its use in this time. In my opinion, it is…
New article spotlights oral health collaboration for ageing populations
LONDON, England: A recent editorial has highlighted the meaningful collaboration between the dental profession and industry under FDI World Dental Federation’s Oral Health for an Ageing Population (OHAP) project. The piece underscores the importance of such partnerships in addressing the oral health challenges faced by older adults and in promoting healthy longevity through improved quality […]
Conversion success: NHS to 3,000 plan patients in 30 days
Join Simon Reynolds, Dan Nulty and Deborah Goodwin on Thursday 17 April at 7pm as they discuss conversion success: NHS to 3,000 plan patients in 30 days. Whether you’re considering an NHS to private conversion or are simply curious to learn more about what it entails, this webinar offers practical insights, valuable advice and a…
The rise of the NHS dental therapist: life at the coalface
Dave Martin reflects on the decades-long journey of dental therapists in the NHS and the barriers they continue to face today. It was 1963 when campaigning first started for the dental therapy profession. Progression has been made from that time, with the first positive step in 1964 when it was decided that a dentist did…
Three quarters of academy footballers have gum disease
Academy footballers were found to be more likely to experience major dental issues and poor oral health than non-footballers at a similar age. This is according to a study of the oral health of players from 10 clubs across the Premier League, Championship and Women’s Super League. The majority of the 160 academy players (76.9%)…
Only 250 non-practising UK dentists actively seeking work
Fewer than 250 non-practising dentists are actively seeking work in dentistry, sparking caution from leading experts. Released today, the General Dental Council (GDC) has unveiled its second annual set of dentists’ working patterns data. From the type of dental provision to hours worked, the survey covered a range of insights looking into the working patterns…
“Our mission at Sonicare is to help people achieve better oral health effortlessly”
As dental professionals gathered at the 2025 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne in Germany to explore cutting-edge solutions that are transforming oral healthcare, Dental Tribune International spoke with Francesco Grillo, the global business unit leader for oral healthcare at Philips, about the company’s key innovations on display at IDS 2025. In this interview, Grillo […]
AI heralds a new era of co-diagnosis
Nishan Dixit explains how AI can help patients see and understand their oral health issues, leading to informed treatment decisions. Practitioner-patient co-diagnosis enabled by AI-powered technology which automatically highlights areas of concern on digital X-rays is helping to drive higher treatment acceptance rates at one North London clinic. Dr Nishan Dixit, a past president of…
How to boost business by prioritising precision and practitioner wellness
Dental Sky shares Renata Redka’s experience with The Wand as a tool for prioritising practitioner wellness as well as delivering pain-free anaesthetic to patients. Creating the ideal patient experience is essential for building a profitable and thriving dental business. However, many dentists often underestimate the part their own wellbeing plays in achieving successful outcomes. According…