Smile Escapes

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, […]

CQC and dentistry in 2025: from compliance to consequences

Join Jon Lawley on 16 December at 7pm as he discusses the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and dentistry in 2025, from compliance to consequences. This webinar is focused on understanding 2025 CQC standards. Dentists will get an in-depth understanding of the latest CQC regulations and how they apply to dental practices in 2025. Attendees will… 

A year of kindness, community and embodying people values at mydentist

Over the past year, colleagues and clinicians across mydentist have shown what it truly means to help the community smile. Following the launch of its people values in 2024 – we respect each other, we grow together and we achieve as one – mydentist has seen a cultural shift across its practices, Support Centre and… 

Why dentistry’s ORE booking system should not be down to ‘sheer luck’

‘We are dentists ready and willing to treat patients – yet we’re stuck fighting to prove our competence on an acrylic tooth’: we hear from an overseas-trained dentist on why the current overseas registration exam (ORE) system is not meeting the current demand in dentistry. Can you tell us a bit more about you? Yes,… 

Why more leads won’t grow your dental practice

Stop wasting money on dental marketing that doesn’t convert, says David Nelkin. Here’s a question that should make every practice owner pause: would you rather spend £5,000 generating 70 enquiries with a 10% conversion rate, or 35 enquiries with a 20% conversion rate? Most practice owners instinctively choose more leads. It feels like progress. But… 

Previous improvement to adult oral health has ‘almost reversed’ since 2009

More than one fifth of adults in England have a tooth with obvious decay, marking a ‘reversal’ of previous improvement, according to the latest adult oral health survey. When those with at least one tooth with non-cavitated decay affecting the inner dentine were included, however, this figure increase to two fifths (41%) of dentate adults… 

Pros of Dental Partnership

Pros of Dental Partnership View More Episodes:  In this episode of The Dental Boardroom, host Wes Reid introduces a new series on dental partnerships. If you are in a partnership or considering one, this six-part series is tailored for you. Wes breaks down the financial efficiencies,… 

The Cons of Dental Partnerships

The Cons of Dental Partnerships View More Episodes: In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes continues his deep dive into dental partnerships, focusing on the potential downsides. Following the previous discussion on the advantages of partnerships, Wes now addresses key…