Strategy for survival: making dental labs future-proof
With rising costs, fewer technicians and fiercer competition, Eleanor Pittard outlines how to future-proof your dental laboratory. For years, many dental laboratories have grown by reputation alone. A dentist tries your work, likes it, tells a colleague, and the phone rings again. But in 2025, that ‘wait for the call’ approach is risky. Costs are…
Brits are smiling less due to lack of social contact, research finds
More than 11 million people in the UK have found themselves smiling less over the past three years, according to a new survey. One in 10 said they only smile three to four times per day, an average of once every five hours. Around 17% said they were smiling less than in 2022. The main…
Exocad credits for AI-powered DentalCAD services: “Use them, don’t lose them”
Since the feature release of DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina, exocad has been providing users with a set number of free exocad credits each month, which can be used to access new services that employ exocad’s artificial intelligence (AI). In this interview, Friedemann Stang, supervisor global customer support at exocad, and Raphael Remmert, application specialist at exocad, […]
What is Microrepair?
Coswell explains what Microrepair particles are and its benefits for mimicking natural enamel in modern dentistry. Microrepair particles are biomimetic zinc-hydroxyapatite crystals very similar to tooth enamel capable of binding to enamel, recreating the natural protection of the tooth and repairing its surface homogeneously, creating a coating that protect the tooth. Dental enamel is the…
Mouth Cancer Action Month: raising awareness and promoting early detection
Bupa Dental Care shares powerful stories of oral cancer for Mouth Cancer Action Month, plus what dental professionals can do to help. Mouth cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the UK. Last year alone, over 10,800 new cases were diagnosed – a 38% increase over the past decade and 133% higher than 20…
“Inappropriate antibiotic use can be a symptom of health system inequity”
Antimicrobial resistance is a mounting global health threat, and dentistry accounts for a notable share of antibiotic use. In conflict-affected settings like the Palestinian territories, structural constraints—restricted mobility, uneven access to care and disrupted follow-up—may nudge clinicians towards precautionary prescribing. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, Dr Elham Talib Kateeb—professor of dental public health in […]
Next generation business success: aligning compliance, culture and team performance
Join Mark Topley on 19 November at 7pm as he explains how you can align compliance, culture and team performance to achieve next generation business success. This webinar will help dental business leaders understand the differences between generational groups in today’s workforce and how these impact motivation, engagement, and retention. It will show how awareness…
New protein-based gel shows promise for natural enamel regeneration in dentistry
NOTTINGHAM, England: The use of advanced biomaterials in dentistry continues to gain momentum, offering new ways to repair and protect teeth without relying solely on synthetic or invasive treatments. A recent development in enamel-regenerating gel demonstrates how bio-inspired materials could significantly change the prevention and treatment of dental caries.
More than 120,000 people demand better funding for NHS dentistry
Campaigners travelled to Wesminister today to deliver a petition backed by thousands calling for the government to fund NHS dentistry. This comes as 34% of people said it was ‘often’ harder to get healthcare as a result of dentist fees over the last 12 months. A fake ‘DIY dentist’ with his own DIY dentistry kit travelled…
From research to impact: how the perio-systemic link shaped my path to Forbes 30 Under 30
Crystal Marruganti explains why periodontal care is essential to supporting a patient’s whole-body health. For years, periodontitis has been considered an isolated oral infection that was limited to the mouth. We now know it is far more complex. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition triggered by a dysbiosis within the oral microbiome in a susceptible…