Private dentistry inquiry: is the profession being scapegoated?
Politicians, press and the public will always look for a villain – Rasnaam Tiwana asks if the CMA inquiry into the cost of private dentistry will see the sector scapegoated. When prices rise, the instinctive reaction is to go looking for villains, asking: ‘If patients are paying more, who is making the money?’ It is…
Exocad highlights innovations and education at LMT LAB DAY Chicago
DARMSTADT, Germany/CHICAGO, US: Exocad has announced its participation in this year’s LMT LAB DAY Chicago, one of the largest annual events dedicated to dental laboratories. The meeting will take place from 19 to 21 February at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the US. At the event, the company will showcase the latest developments in its […]
Meeting high functional and aesthetic demands with ceramic solutions
In prosthodontics, assessing the individual needs and expectations of every patient is a crucial factor for successful treatment. In the production of fixed dental prostheses, the art is in tailoring the material combination, framework design and finishing protocol precisely to the functional and aesthetic demands of the patient and the case. In this regard, the […]
What is the true cost of your dental equipment?
A-dec re-evaluates the idea of equipment cost in dentistry using the idea of total cost of ownership to weigh up direct and indirect costs. Setting up or renovating a dental practice is a complex and time-consuming process, but careful planning can save both time and money in the long run. One key consideration is recognising…
Lessons from the business guru behind Kinky Boots
We hear from business leader Steve Pateman, whose story inspired the iconic broadway musical Kinky Boots, on breaking away from the band waggon. Steve reflects on adaptability, innovation and timeless business lessons relevant to dental professionals. He explains how his traditional family footwear business struggled with rapid market changes, global competition, and currency shifts, forcing…
How is Haleon implementing its mission to empower better everyday health and supporting the dental industry?
In an exclusive interview with Dentistry, Jo Cooper, general manager for Great Britain and Ireland at Haleon, discusses the company’s mission and its initiatives to support the dental industry in raising awareness of preventative oral care. What is your mission as UK&I manager for Haleon? In 2025, Haleon launched its Win as One strategy to…
Cost of clinical negligence to be revealed in government report
With the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) set to release a report into reducing the cost of clinical negligence today (30 January), key dental organisations share their thoughts. Thomas Reynolds, director of policy and communications at the Medical Defence Union (MDU) It’s clear that Parliament has run out of patience with the failure of successive governments…
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Osstem Implant marks 20 years of global market expansion
SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant has expanded its global presence from an initial network of 12 overseas subsidiaries established in 2006 to 33 entities across 29 countries. Over the past two decades, the company has built a solid foundation for sustainable growth in international markets by leveraging its strengths in research and development (R & […]
3D-printed hybrid composite restoration in a fully digital workflow
In recent years, 3D-printed polymer-infiltrated ceramic resins, also defined as hybrid composites, have emerged as a promising option for definitive dental restorations. These innovative materials combine the advantages of resin composites and ceramic fillers, offering improved strength, aesthetics and biocompatibility compared with traditional provisional resins.1–4 Unlike conventional composites, hybrid formulations are specifically designed for long-term […]