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 […]
Dutch study finds strong support for AI and calls for structured education
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to a new cross-sectional study, dental professionals and students in the Netherlands are broadly positive about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical dentistry. However, many respondents identified a need for structured training on using AI, and the authors called for education on the technology to be integrated into formal dental […]
IDEX Istanbul 2026 to spotlight future dental technologies
ISTANBUL, Turkey: From 15 to 18 April, IDEX Istanbul 2026 will convene the global dental industry at the Istanbul Expo Center. One of the world’s leading dental exhibitions, the event is set to welcome dental professionals, manufacturers and decision makers to explore emerging technologies, sustainable solutions and new business opportunities in oral healthcare.
Scottish pilot models impact of water fluoridation
DUNDEE, Scotland: Water fluoridation may offer a route to improving children’s oral health in Scotland, according to new modelling work. The researchers used national data to estimate the effect of fluoridated water on caries experience in primary and permanent teeth. The findings suggest an improvement across socio-economic groups.
Glasgow Caledonian to lead national doctoral programme in oral health
GLASGOW, Scotland: Glasgow Caledonian University has recently secured £2.6 million (€3.0 million*) to lead a new UK-wide doctoral training programme focused on oral health research and disease prevention. Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and delivered in partnership with consumer healthcare company Haleon, the six-year programme will support 20 PhD students across five universities. Alongside […]