Smile Escapes

Full recovery from a severe inflammation can be miraculous—a case report

Non-invasive hard-tissue regeneration is not a common treatment possibility in everyday dental practice. However, in cases with extensive inflammation combined with significant bone loss, we have to reconsider our dental approach to accommodate particular challenges. The following case is a good example of the importance of proper, well-detailed diagnosis and how it can force the […]

What does the 2026 NHS contract amendment mean for dentists?

Rather than fundamental contract reform, the 2026 NHS dental contract amendment is more of a rebalancing exercise, argues Julian Perry. The new amendment appears to have been designed to stretch existing funding further and deliver urgent care. In doing so, it reduces routine access and pushes patients with complex disease into capped pathways. What will the… 

Take on the NOE Scan Challenge to win £10k worth of prizes

Find out how you could be the lucky winner of a bundle of prizes worth more than £10,000 – including tickets to see Ariana Grande! Are you ready to challenge old ideas, share what’s working and explore what’s next? Then this year’s North of England Dentistry Show is the event for you! Taking place on… 

SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reshaped oral care inequities in Sweden—study

UMEÅ, Sweden: As post-pandemic research continues to examine how different public health responses shaped oral healthcare access and outcomes, a new study has turned its focus to Sweden, where authorities relied largely on individual responsibility rather than strict lockdowns. The researchers identified notable and sometimes unexpected shifts in unmet oral care needs among Swedish adults […]

From the brink of closure to thriving in private practice

Three years on from a successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry, practice owner Ant Davies shares how he went from being on the brink of closure to now owning three thriving practices in west Cumbria. Ant’s circumstances three years ago will be familiar to many practice owners across the UK. Still suffering from the… 

The mouth-body connection is crucial, oral health experts say

Maria Papavergos shares what she learned through conversations with six key figures in oral health, from the mouth-body connection to counteracting negative bias. Knowledge is power. Power for behavioural change, power for better health. When I look into my patients’ mouths, I realise there is so much people don’t know. Oral health is overlooked. Historically,… 

For Bruce (E.262)

“Some people build practices. Others build people. Bruce did both.” – Regan Robertson Brief Overview of the Episode This episode is a pause. A moment of reflection. Regan Robertson speaks directly to the Productive Dentist Academy and Everyday Practices community to honor the life and legacy… 

For Bruce (E.157)

Investment Grade Practices: A Dentist Podcast   “Some people build practices. Others build people. Bruce did both.” – Regan Robertson Brief Overview of the Episode This episode is a pause. A moment of reflection. Regan Robertson speaks directly to the Productive Dentist Academy and Everyday Practices community to honor the life and legacy… 

Financial Market Update: Key Events Shaping Your Portfolio in 2025

Key Events Shaping Your Portfolio in 2025 View More Episodes:  In this quarterly market update, Wes Read is joined by Chief Investment Officer Brandon Hobson and investment committee member Paul Lipcius to unpack the swirling forces shaping the markets in mid-2025. From geopolitical tensions… 

Embezzlement Prevention Through Dentrec Technology

Embezzlement Prevention Through Dentrec Technology View More Episodes:  In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA CFP®, is joined by Myles Davis, founder of Dentrec—a platform designed to bring clarity and consistency between dental practice management systems, bank…