Introducing Zolid Lunaris: High-translucency zirconia with intensified chroma
MÄDER, Austria: Amann Girrbach, a pioneer and leading innovator in dental CAD/CAM technology, has announced the launch of Zolid Lunaris, a new zirconia material that expands the company’s established Zolid portfolio. The material combines high translucency with intensified chromatic colouring to support aesthetic results while keeping workflows efficient in both laboratories and practices.
Egypt takes centre stage as AEEDC Dubai 2026 Guest of Honour
DUBAI, UAE: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) has named the Arab Republic of Egypt as the Guest of Honour for its 30th edition. Egypt’s distinguished role in AEEDC Dubai 2026 reflects years of close engagement and active contributions to both the exhibition and the event’s scientific programme.
Beyond Google reviews: why your reputation strategy needs a rethink in 2026
Join David Nelkin on 22 January at 7pm as he explains why your reputation strategy needs a rethink in 2026 to look beyond just Google reviews. Online reviews still matter. But the rules around them have changed – quietly, and faster than most practices realise. Google reviews remain one of the strongest local ranking signals,…
Government dentistry underspend falls by 91%
Unused government budget for NHS dentistry has fallen from £392 million in 2023/24 to just £36 million, the care minister has announced. Minister of state for care Stephen Kinnock told parliament today (13 January) that underspending on NHS dentistry had dramatically reduced in the past year. The large underspend in dentistry has previously been cited…
From chaos to clarity: a PM’s guide to building confident, high-standard teams
Join Mark Topley on 20 January at 7pm as he discusses how practice managers (PMs) can build confident, high-standard teams and go from chaos to clarity. This webinar will equip practice managers (PMs) with the confidence and practical tools to lead their teams. The session will show how to lead yourself first, set clear expectations,…
From graduate to award-winning clinician: finding fulfilment and growth in dentistry
Dr Alexanne Martin shares her journey into dentistry, finding the right support to grow from being a graduate to an award-winning clinician. Choosing a career in dentistry is about more than clinical skills, it’s also about finding a practice that supports long-term fulfilment, growth and balance. Dr Alexanne Martin, recently awarded Young Dentist of the…
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…