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Researchers develop patient-specific dental implants

HANNOVER, Germany: Researchers in Germany are developing customised dental implants designed to match each patient’s individual jaw structure. The approach combines computer modelling with advanced 3D printing to create implants that distribute masticatory forces more effectively. Scientists believe that the technology could improve long-term stability and reduce the risk of implant failure.  

High growth forecast for global dental laboratories market

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., US: The increasingly digitalised delivery of oral care is supporting sustained growth in dental laboratories. A new report by MarketsandMarkets, a global research and consultancy firm, forecasts over 7% annual growth until 2030 in the global market for dental laboratory products and services. In addition to demographic trends, the increasing adoption of […]

SprintRay launches Midas World Tour with GC America, Align Technology and Meisinger Dental

LOS ANGELES, US: SprintRay has announced the launch of the Midas World Tour, a global series of hands-on educational events developed in collaboration with GC America, Align Technology and Meisinger Dental. Designed to support the adoption of chairside 3D-printed restorative solutions, the programme is set to begin this month and span more than 30 cities […]

Dental therapy at a turning point: entering the new era

Dental therapy is finally poised for success through training, regulation and clinical potential, says Cat Edney, but how can we take advantage of this opportunity most effectively? Dental therapy in the UK is often described as an established profession, but the reality is that the model of practice we recognise today is still remarkably young.… 

One in three diabetes tests result in a diagnosis in a dental setting

One third of people who are given a routine test during a dental appointment are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to new research. Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) were motivated to measure the impact that diabetes testing could have during dental appointments due to the ‘large overlap between gum disease and diabetes’. In… 

Confident conversations at the front desk! Essential skills for every patient interaction

Join Lisa Bainham on 17 March at 7pm as she discusses essential skills for confident conversations at the front desk. This webinar will equip dental practice managers and practice owners with the knowledge and tools to confidently train and support their front of house (FOH) teams in managing patient conversations professionally, calmly, and consistently. This… 

NHS dental charge increase dubbed a ‘kick in the teeth’

Patient fees for NHS dentistry will increase from April 2026, which dental experts have criticised as a ‘substitute for state investment’. Charges in England will increase by an average of 1.71% beginning in April, with the new rates as follows: The British Dental Association (BDA) acknowledged that the increase was below the level of inflation.…