Unlocking the power of therapy-led care
Claire Bennett discusses the advantages and learning opportunities that come with integrating a therapy-led model into practice. As the dental profession moves away from a traditional dentist-led approach, a growing number of practices are recognising the benefits of making full use of dental therapists within their scope of practice. This shift not only improves efficiency…
Review explores relationship between obesity, diabetes and tooth loss
ŌTSU, Japan: The links between diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease are well established; however, most studies on their associations have had sample sizes of fewer than 10,000 participants. This limits robust analysis of these and other risk factors of tooth loss. A narrative review by researchers at Shiga University of Medical Science in Ōtsu has leveraged […]
Peachzz Street Art commissioned for mural at Treeline Dental Suite Sleaford
A new mural has been unveiled at Treeline Dental Suite in Sleaford, commissioned from street artist Peachzz. As the first signs of spring arrived, Treeline Dental Care was excited to unveil a brand new mural commissioned for an entire external wall at the Treeline Dental Suite in Sleaford. In the first week of March, Treeline’s co-founder…
AI phone systems: supercharge your practice growth with VoiceStack
VoiceStack introduces its AI phone system and the financial, organisational and problem solving benefits it can bring for dental practices. For many dental practices, daily operations revolve around one critical element: phone calls. A single missed call can mean losing a potential patient, while inefficient staff workflows or unclear marketing data can hinder growth. This…
AI in dentistry and healthcare: understanding potential and risks is ‘critical’
Artificial intelligence in dentistry and healthcare should provide clinicians with information, not recommendations, in order for teams to offer the most appropriate treatment. This is according to a new white paper looking at the impact and use of AI within healthcare, including dentistry. A collaboration between York University’s Centre for Assuring Autonomy, the MPS Foundation…
NHS dentistry satisfaction reaches record low
Public dissatisfaction with dentistry is higher than with any other NHS service, with only one in five people satisfied with how it runs. These are the latest results of the British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, published by the Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund. The survey has revealed that NHS dentistry satisfaction levels have ‘continued…
US dentistry: a new world of possibilities
Alan Clarke discusses his connection with US dentistry and what the Stateside Sessions series aims to bring UK dentists. Let’s begin with your story – how did you find your way into dentistry, and what sparked your love for the US? Well, my love for dentistry is a bit of a serendipitous tale. Growing up…
“Our innovation cycle has evolved throughout the years”
Dentsply Sirona is a global leader in dental innovation and is driving growth across key regions. In this interview at DS World Dubai 2025, Xavier Carro Fernandez, group vice president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regional commercial organisation (RCO) at Dentsply Sirona, discusses the company’s evolving strategies, including the shift from product-focused […]
“The ICD has given me the unique opportunity to meet talented dentists from around the world”
The International College of Dentists (ICD) is an organisation of distinguished dentists dedicated to fostering professional camaraderie, supporting humanitarian efforts and advancing dental knowledge worldwide. It is both the oldest and the largest honour society for dentists in the world, now boasting 14,000 fellows in 144 countries. Last year, Dr Mauro Labanca was elected global vice president of […]
Dental implants show longevity and continued function after four decades
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Single-tooth implants have demonstrated high success rates over observation periods of five to ten years. However, long-term monitoring remains essential. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have recently conducted the longest follow-up study yet on implant survival and complication rates, evaluating single implants placed 38–40 years ago. Their findings confirmed that the implants remained […]