NHS Wales dental contract: what dentists actually need to know from April 2026
Wales is moving away from the UDA system and introducing a needs- and risk-based dental contract from April 2026 – what impact will this have? The aim of this change is to improve access for patients with genuine dental need and to better reflect the time, complexity, and cost of modern dentistry. This is a…
Mastering the juggle of motherhood and dentistry
Dentistry‘s Next Top Digital Dentist winner, Sheena Tanna, shares how she balances motherhood and dentistry. What was it like to return to dentistry after maternity leave? Returning to dentistry after I had had a baby was, I think, perhaps different for me, because I am a principal dentist, so I had maintained contact with the…
ORE overhaul could deliver ‘five-fold’ rise in overseas dentist registrations
Up to five times more internationally qualified dentists could join the UK dental register from autumn 2026 under changes announced to the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE). Around 354 dentists joined the register via the ORE in 2024 – the route overseas-qualified dentists must pass to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) and practise in…
Clinical Case: Restore form and function in extensive root caries with Solventum™ Filtek™ Easy Match Flowable Restorative
Using Solventum™ Filtek™ Easy Match Flowable Restorative. The post Clinical Case: Restore form and function in extensive root caries with Solventum™ Filtek™ Easy Match Flowable Restorative appeared first on Solventum Dental Blog.
Give to gain: achieving gender equality in dentistry
Stevie Farndon speaks to five women overcoming gender barriers to transform dentistry through leadership, mentorship and purpose. International Women’s Day invites reflection not only on progress toward gender equality but also on how meaningful change happens within professions. This year’s theme, ‘give to gain’, highlights the impact of generosity, collaboration and shared support in creating…
The emerging value of robotic dental implant surgery
LEIPZIG, Germany: Robotic computer-assisted technologies are beginning to reshape dental implant surgery, although their use remains limited. A recent review has explained and compared dynamic navigation and robotic systems to offer guidance to practitioners regarding the digital future of implant dentistry. When the article is read alongside relevant literature, the evidence suggests that robotic systems […]
New NHS dental contract – will it help solve the workforce issue?
During a recent Practice Plan webinar, director Nigel Jones hosted a discussion with dental practice owners, Chris Groombridge and Simon Thackeray, about the reform of the NHS contract in England. Inevitably, the conversation turned to the workforce issue. Here are some of their thoughts. Nigel Jones (NJ): Something I’m struggling with, although this is a…
Moving from EXACT to the cloud: how Dentally is simplifying practice management
Across the UK, more dental practices using EXACT are starting to reassess how their practice management system supports the way they work today. For many years, EXACT has been a trusted on-premise solution, deeply embedded in day-to-day practice operations. But as expectations around flexibility, remote access, security and ongoing system maintenance continue to rise, more…
International Women’s Day: supporting women in dentistry
Five leading female dental professionals share their tips and insights into how to support women in dentistry for International Women’s Day. Celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day highlighting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender…
Fibremaxxing: what are the oral health benefits of fibre?
Google searches for fibre have increased by one third in the past three months according to analysis, but how can the ‘fibremaxxing’ trend improve oral health? Fibre is having a moment, with UK searches for the term reaching 1.9 million in the past 90 days – and oral health experts have pointed out that its benefits aren’t for…