Smile Escapes

From ‘probably fine’ to provably compliant 

What have practices learned about dental compliance in 2025, and what are inspectors focusing on in 2026? Dental practices entered 2025 under more pressure than ever. Time was tighter. Expectations were higher. And compliance increasingly sat in the background until something brought it sharply into focus.  Across the year, our compliance advisors worked closely with… 

Are ‘perfect’ smiles out for 2026? The rise of natural smile design

Manrina Rhode explores the reasons behind trends towards natural smile design over textbook ‘perfect’ teeth in 2026. Over the past year there has been increasing discussion across social media and in the mainstream press about a shift in cosmetic dentistry towards more natural, individualised smiles. From my perspective as a cosmetic dentist for over 20… 

DMP Dental Industry presents BRIGHT Temporary C&B at AEEDC Dubai 2026

DUBAI, UAE: DMP Dental Industry, a family-owned business, has entered its fifth decade of designing, delivering and developing solutions that support dental professionals worldwide. With collaboration between the first and second generations, DMP combines decades of expertise with fresh perspectives to drive innovation and growth in today’s dynamic dental industry.  

AEEDC Dubai: METASYS presents integrated air and suction solutions

DUBAI, UAE: At AEEDC Dubai, METASYS Medizintechnik is presenting its established system duo for efficient and hygienic dental practices: the EXCOM hybrid suction systems and META Air compressors. Engineered in Europe and compliant with the new medical device regulations in the EU, both solutions are designed to meet competitive clinical standards.  

Printer technology: streamlining workflows and saving labour

Cameron Kelly explains how investing in printer technology has transformed case acceptance, reduced turnaround times and strengthened clinical partnerships. After running traditional digital light processing (DLP) printers for several years, investing in the Stratasys J5 Dentajet has fundamentally transformed our approach to complex prosthetic and surgical cases at Ambridge Ceramics. Of course, the accuracy is… 

“The 30th edition of AEEDC Dubai marks a defining milestone in its journey”

The 30th edition of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) is presenting its most comprehensive scientific programme yet, including topics such as aesthetic dentistry, endodontics and digital workflows. The anniversary edition underscores the event’s role as a global platform for knowledge and collaboration through a strong focus on innovation and […]