Study investigates chairside HIV testing in London dental clinics
LONDON, England: In the Global North, HIV/Aids is often seen as a historic problem; however, as UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima stressed in a new landmark report, disruptions to the global HIV/Aids response in 2025 have exposed the fragility of the progress that has been made so far. Rapid point-of-care testing remains an effective diagnostic […]
What are the motivations for NHS dentistry in England?
Early career ideals may draw dentists into the NHS – but building pressure around the NHS contract and finances are pushing many away. This is according to a new study that looked into the motivations for working in NHS dentistry in England. Published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ), the report found that the main…
Small but mighty: how a single investment can boost patient loyalty
Nearly three years after launching Bourne Dental at SOBO, Ismail Qazi reflects on how his innovative approach to patient care has propelled practice growth and fostered patient loyalty. Since opening its doors in January 2023, Bourne Dental at SOBO has quickly established itself as a sanctuary of dental care, where a meticulous, patient-focused approach takes…
NHS dentists: how to get what you want from practice life
Tracy Webb shares her advice for NHS dentists who are struggling to find fulfilment in everyday practice life. Despite the apparent credibility of minister of state for care Stephen Kinnock, there is still a great deal of uncertainty as to the future of NHS dentistry. This is why it’s understandable that many dentists find this…
How to attract new patients to your squat practice
What makes patients choose your practice over a competitor’s? Kunal Thakker shares his roadmap for attracting new patients as a squat practice owner. As squat practice owners, one of our core functions is to bring in new patients – and that’s really hard, right? Let’s be honest, people go to the same dentist for years.…
Scotland announces new chief dental officer
Gillian Leslie has been appointed the new chief dental officer (CDO) for Scotland, it has been announced. Dr Leslie will take up the post on 1 January 2026 following the retirement of the current CDO for Scotland, Tom Ferris, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). She is already well known by many of the…
Short fibres, long-term vision: Protecting the tooth, not just the restoration
Biomimetic dentistry focuses on preserving tooth structure by reproducing the natural form and function of dental tissue. Few clinicians have shaped this approach as profoundly as Dr Pascal Magne, a pioneer in adhesive and aesthetic dentistry and a leading authority on minimally invasive treatment concepts. His work integrates basic science, clinical research and daily practice […]
Discover the key factors behind chair manufacturer Belmont’s continuing success
With more than 65 years of experience, you can rely on Belmont to deliver total reliability and first class service in dental chair manufacture. Its innovative products are well respected and bring new levels of assurance to those seeking both minimal downtime alongside streamlined working practices. Longevity Belmont’s pursuit of better dentistry has stretched from the beginning…
Oral health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer: What a new systematic review reveals
ABERDEEN, Scotland: Head and neck cancer is a highly debilitating disease that has profound consequences for oral function, nutrition, communication and psychosocial well-being. Dentists are central to both the early detection of these cancers as well as the treatment of the oral structures that they may affect. A newly published systematic review offers the most […]
DS World: “Creating space for networking and debate”
In October, Dentsply Sirona World came to the UK for the first time. Held in partnership with the local Platform for Exchange of Experience, Research and Science (PEERS) implantology network, DS World Birmingham invited attendees to experience a new era of connected dentistry, where digital technologies enable seamless workflows across general dental practice and specialties. […]