The DDU’s wish list for 2026
The DDU’s John Makin shares his hopes for the dental profession in 2026 and concludes with a reminder that goodwill is not just for the holiday season. It’s frustrating that many of the things that I want to see happen in 2026 are echoes of last year. I won’t be alone in that but I’m optimistic that we aren’t set for a ‘groundhog year’.…
How diagnostics are redefining dentistry
‘Is personalised healthcare the future of dentistry? It’s already here,’ says James Goolnik – and diagnostics, he argues, are the key to unlocking it. For more than three decades, James Goolnik has watched dentistry evolve in waves: the rise of adhesive dentistry, the whitening boom, the veneer revolution, digital scanning, the slow integration of sleep medicine and now AI. But nothing,…
Better, not bigger: inside PortmanDentex’s new vision
PortmanDentex used its 2025 Leadership Conference to reset ambitions, outlining a sharper vision built on access, culture and clinical partnership. As the pressures on UK dentistry intensify, what does decisive leadership look like? Portmandentex used its 2025 Leadership Conference to answer that, setting out a renewed direction for the organisation – one defined by tackling access challenges, workforce expectations and a firm commitment to quality over size. The…
Missing teeth used to predict life expectancy
Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new study. Researchers from the University of Osaka, Japan found that those with more decayed or missing teeth had a greater risk of earlier death by all causes. Sound teeth and those that had been filled…
NHS to private: are you being faithful to the system but a traitor to yourself?
Faithful or traitor? Katrina James examines the dilemma of NHS dental contract holders through the lens of The Traitors TV game show. The Traitors has been one of the biggest TV hits of the past few months, especially the celebrity version, and the latest ‘civilian’ series is likely to be just as popular. The toll…
Nasal breathing: protecting your patients’ wellbeing and oral health
Victoria Wilson discusses the importance of nasal breathing and how to help dental patients breathe optimally. The world around us has become increasingly dysfunctional, with growing stresses and the constant demands from a switch-on life, which can be particularly challenging. We often hear people saying how tired they are, how their sleep quality is poor,…
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