Smile Escapes

What the CMA investigation tells us about the future of private healthcare markets

The launch of a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market study into private dentistry represents an important inflection point for the sector, says Patrick Teague. The decision to launch the CMA inquiry reflects both rising public concern around affordability and a broader shift towards more active competition scrutiny in healthcare markets. The CMA’s interest in private… 

Prof. Mia Rakić appointed EFP president, sets focus on research and policy

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Prof. Mia Rakić has been appointed president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), succeeding Dr Spyros Vassilopoulos. During her presidency, she will focus on strengthening research collaboration and building a stronger evidence base for periodontal health policy in Europe.  

From awareness to action: confronting the unacceptable burden of oral disease

Following a recent advisory board convened by Kenvue that brought together leading experts to develop a consensus on the prevention of oral disease driven by dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm, Professor David Williams reflects on the scale of the challenge. Oral disease is increasingly recognised as a major global public health challenge. How would you characterise… 

Dentsply Sirona webinar to spotlight ortho-restorative workflow

This week, Dentsply Sirona will host a webinar exploring how orthodontics and restorative dentistry can be combined to support predictable smile transformations. The session will be hosted on the DS Academy Campus, the company’s global clinical education platform.  

Osstem Master Course expands into global clinical education programme

SEOUL, South Korea: The Osstem Master Course is a comprehensive, integrated clinical programme comprising 24 sessions. Moving beyond one-off courses, it connects theory lectures, hands-on training and clinical application, enabling participants to develop implant treatment skills step by step. The company has announced that it is expanding the programme across key global markets, evolving it into […]

Making a safe move from NHS to private practice with Suzanne Maxwell

In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Suzanne Maxwell, practice owner of Drymen Dental Care, sat down with host and regional support manager Selina Alexander to discuss her move from NHS to private practice and how it has benefitted her team and patients. Post-COVID, Suzanne found running her NHS practice unsustainable. The crunch… 

From dental therapy to sports dentistry 

Dental sports therapist Imogen Johnson shares her path into the world of elite sport and athlete wellbeing.  Watching an elite athlete drive through the final seconds of a race, we’re drawn to the visible signs of effort, the power in their stride, the focus in their eyes, the determination etched across their face. What we rarely consider is that performance… 

A cosmetic dental giant’s journey to $10 million revenue

US cosmetic dentistry titan Brian Harris explains how he built a family business up from $1.5 million to $10 million per year in revenue, plus what he learned about technology and information sharing along the way. Alan Clarke (AC): For our next Stateside Sessions, I have the tremendous privilege to be here with Dr Brian…