The ORE booking crisis: a broken system and a cruel lottery
Mohammed Ghafoor explains why the overseas registration exam (ORE) currently tests luck, not competence – and why this needs to change. For overseas-qualified dentists, the ORE is not just another professional test. It is the gateway to practising dentistry in the United Kingdom, the decisive moment that determines whether years of training and investment can…
GDC fails to meet standards for fitness to practise and equality
The General Dental Council (GDC) met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation in 2024/25, falling short on equality, diversity and inclusion and fitness to practise (FtP) timeliness. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) review for 2024/25 found that the GDC met standards in areas including registration and education and training. However, the PSA said…
Why cultural sensitivity matters in consent
Biju Krishnan explains the impact that differences in patient background can have on consent in dentistry, and why cultural sensitivity is essential to fulfil legal and ethical obligations. ‘You want to do what to my tooth?’ is not a question we want to hear halfway through our best attempt at explaining a root canal. But behind that raised…
‘Devastating’: rebuilding life after a brain aneurysm as a dentist
Marium Riaz shares her experience with brain aneurysm, stroke and rediscovering her career path in dentistry in the aftermath. Dentistry has always been more than a profession to me – it has been a source of joy, purpose, and identity. After 11 years practising in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I made a life-changing decision to move…
Leadership change at CANDULOR: Alexander Ewert appointed managing director
GLATTPARK, Switzerland: Dental manufacturer CANDULOR has announced the appointment of Alexander Ewert as managing director of the company’s headquarters in Switzerland and its subsidiary in Germany, effective 1 January 2026. Ewert will succeed Claudia Schenkel-Thiel, who is retiring after 16 years with the company, including eight years in a management role.
Nearly 5,000 Kiwi children waiting in pain as dental system strains
WELLINGTON, New Zealand: New Zealand’s public oral health system is facing growing pressure as increasing numbers of children wait extended periods for hospital-based dental care. Long delays for treatment are leaving many young patients in avoidable pain and distress, raising renewed concerns about workforce capacity, access to prevention and the sustainability of the country’s child […]
The State of Dentistry in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
The State of Dentistry in 2025 View More Episodes: Join us for an insightful discussion on the current state of dentistry in 2025. In this episode, we explore the latest financial trends, the best locations for dentists, and the biggest challenges facing the industry today. From compensation…
Emergency Reserves: Why, How Much, and How to Invest
Emergency Reserves View More Episodes: In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Reed, CPA and Certified Financial Planner, dives into the critical importance of having an emergency reserve fund both personally and for your dental practice. Wes breaks down why cash reserves act as…
Personal Spending habits: Why Dentists Struggle to live Beneath Their Means
Personal Spending habits View More Episodes: In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Read, CPA and Certified Financial Planner, dives into the importance of establishing a spending plan to achieve long-term financial freedom. Wes discusses common financial pitfalls dentists face,…
1684 The TMJ Doc: Dr. Priya Mistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Episode #1684 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran explores Finding Your Niche in Dentistry with Dr. Priya Mistry — aka The TMJ Doc. Dr. Mistry shares how focusing on TMJ/TMD, head & neck pain, and dental sleep medicine transformed her practice, and how social media can help dentists clarify…