Less than a month to enter NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year Award
Practices are reminded that time is running out to enter the 2026 National Association of Specialist Dental Administrators and Lawyers (NASDAL) Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award. Closing on Friday 6 February 2026 at 5pm, the award seeks to recognise a practice that has successfully introduced the British Society of Paediatric…
Teeth for life: delivering supervised toothbrushing at scale in central London
As the national roll out of supervised toothbrushing programmes continues in areas of higher deprivation across the country, Katie Ferguson shares the lessons learned in north central London, which set up its own programme in 2024. Following the delegation of dental commissioning to integrated care boards (ICBs) in April 2023, we saw an opportunity to…
Can AI help dental practices cut their carbon footprint?
DUBLIN, Ireland: Sustainability is now widely recognised as a core responsibility in dentistry, although translating this into measurable action remains challenging. Many dental teams want to reduce their environmental impact, but lack the time or expertise to measure it meaningfully. A new approach by researchers in the UK using artificial intelligence (AI) suggests that a […]
Countdown is on: not long until the ADA SAFE Symposium 2026!
On 7 February, the Aligner Dental Academy (ADA) will host its annual SAFE Symposium in the heart of central London. Bringing together a formidable lineup of dentistry experts, the event will serve as a platform to share best practices, educational insights and the collective experience gained from tens of thousands of Invisalign cases. What’s in…
Rethinking rinsing: an update on mouthwash for patients
Laura Bailey outlines why updated evidence on mouthwash can really make a difference to the guidance you give to patients. Let’s look at the ‘spit, don’t rinse’ message. I remember when I came out of uni and I got given a leaflet that would sit pride of place in my surgery, and I’d go through…
Admin friction: the hidden cost of running a dental lab
Small interruptions add up in a dental lab – Ashley Byrne explains the impact of admin friction on efficiency, morale and mental load. When people talk about the cost of running a dental laboratory, the conversation is usually predictable. Materials are up. Energy bills are painful. Recruitment is difficult. Wages are rising, and rightly so. All…
Save the date: GC announces One Week of Excellence in Japan in October 2026
TOKYO, Japan: Leading dental manufacturer GC Corp. has invited global dental professionals to save the date for its sixth International Dental Symposium, set to be held from 3–4 October 2026 in Tokyo. Featuring 72 lectures by internationally renowned speakers and a vibrant programme of networking events and local tours, the symposium promises to build on […]
War-driven stress takes a toll on dental students’ mental health
AL-NABEK, Syria: Years of conflict have left deep psychological scars on Syria’s future healthcare workforce. New research among health sciences students shows high levels of insomnia, anxiety and depression linked to prolonged instability and economic strain. Dental students, while not the most affected group overall, face substantial pressures, and this has important implications for oral […]
Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration
NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. This is the first time that these areas have been integrated within a single framework. Of particular significance for dental professionals, the declaration explicitly recognises oral health as an […]
Leadership transition at Henry Schein: Frederick M. Lowery to take over as CEO
MELVILLE, N.Y., US: Henry Schein has announced the appointment of Frederick M. Lowery as CEO, effective from 2 March. Lowery will also join the company’s board of directors at that time. He succeeds Stanley M. Bergman, who will step down after 35 years in the role and continue to serve as chairman of the board to support […]