Full-mouth reconstruction in modern practice: timeless principles from one of the UK’s top clinicians
Tipton Training explains how classic restorative fundamentals make complex cases more predictable and why thousands of dentists have chosen to learn this principle-led approach directly from Professor Paul Tipton through its one-year certificate in restorative dentistry. Full-mouth reconstruction is one of the most professionally rewarding areas of restorative dentistry – but it is also one…
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Exocad launches DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz
DARMSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading provider of dental CAD/CAM software, has recently released DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz. This latest version delivers a substantially upgraded Implant Module and a new split denture design workflow and provides access to a new multi-unit design powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
VOCO and Dyamach start new cooperation
Starting a new cooperation with Dyamach, an Italian specialist in high-performance milling machines, VOCO has gained a strong trusted partner. The new collaboration enables precise and efficient fabrication of restorations from the nano-ceramic hybrid material Grandio disc, optimised by validated milling and grinding strategies on Dyamach’s five-axis milling machines. A special strategy has also been…
Starting strong in implant dentistry: why the BSMS postgraduate diploma is the ideal foundation
Brighton and Sussex Medical School explains how modules one and two of its postgraduate diploma create the ideal foundation for a career in implant dentistry. Entering implant dentistry can feel overwhelming. With a growing number of short courses and mixed-quality training pathways, many clinicians struggle to find a route that is structured, mentored, and rooted…
Clear aligner web searches show 66% increase since 2022
Google searches for ‘clear aligners’ rose by two thirds between 2022 and 2024, according to new analysis. A further 23% increase was noted between October 2024 and 2025. The figures were analysed by dental practice Smile n Shine. General dental surgeon Bhavika Parekh said the findings reflected a wider movement towards discreet and flexible healthcare…
AI chatbots show strong accuracy in tooth whitening advice but fall short on readability, study finds
AMMAN, Jordan: A new comparative study has found that leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots provide largely accurate and reliable information on tooth whitening but often at a reading level too advanced for many patients. The research compared three major models and a new model and highlighted a growing need to simplify AI-generated dental guidance for […]
Three elements to a successful dental partnership
Three elements to a successful dental partnership View More Episodes: In this episode, we dive into the essentials of forming a successful dental partnership—a vital strategy in today’s challenging economic landscape for dental practices. Our host draws on over 15 years of experience to…
DSO perspectives: Part 3―building resilient dental teams
If there is one thing that dentistry has taught me, it is that the ability to read people will take a clinician further than any continuing education course ever could. Clinical skill matters, of course, but leading a team, running a practice and growing into multi-practice ownership—that is where emotional intelligence becomes everything. The last […]
CAD/CAM complete dentures fabricated using additive and subtractive procedures
The prevalence of edentulous patients in Germany has been steadily declining for many years. According to the Sixth German Oral Health Study, the prevalence of edentulism in the 65–74 age group has halved to 5% compared with the previous study.1 Another study predicts that only 4% of this age group will be edentulous by 2030.2 However, […]