Smile Escapes

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.  

“Integrating leading dental laboratories across Europe”

Corus operates a network of over 70 laboratories across Europe, ensuring local service and quality support for dental professionals. At the International Dental Show (IDS) 2025, Corus CEO Juan Roma spoke with Dental Tribune International about the group’s expansion, how it supports its network of partners and how the dental community benefits.  

“We are always excited to attend IDS, and it never disappoints”

Tom Tilmans, director of sales and marketing for the Europe, Middle East and Africa at ClaroNav, has over ten years of experience in product launches, channel management and customer service in the dental and medical fields. He has a special interest in digital dental technologies, predictable implant placement and restoration. He has been involved with […]

News you’ve missed this week – 29 March 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession The spring statement was delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves this week – but what does it all mean and how has the dental profession… 

Curaden presents Samba at IDS

The Curaden stand (C050/D059) in Hall 5.2 is attracting lively interest at the International Dental Show (IDS). The Swiss oral health specialist is presenting a genuine innovation: Samba, a fully automatic robotic toothbrush that enables thorough and effortless toothbrushing for those with physical or mental disabilities. In the following interview, Ludwig Popp of Curaden Germany talks […]