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Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: A new intra-oral biosensor developed in the US could transform how periodontal disease is detected and monitored. Aiming to help shift dentistry toward proactive disease monitoring, researchers at Texas A&M University in College Station have developed an intra-oral patch capable of detecting inflammatory biomarkers. Following successful testing, they say that the […]
‘Absolutely shocking’: Welsh contract rollout draws criticism from practices and BDA
Today (1 April) marks the introduction of changes to the Welsh NHS dental contract but its rollout has been lambasted by the BDA, with practice managers left scrambling for information on the morning it came into force. The British Dental Association (BDA) said ‘poor communication’ meant that the new contract had come into force ‘utterly untested’.…
Saving time, strengthening trust, improving outcomes: AI in the modern diagnostic workflow
Join Amanda Bassey-Duke on 7 April 2026 at 7pm as she discusses how AI can save time, strengthen trust and improve outcomes in the modern diagnostic workflow. This webinar explores how AI-supported radiographic analysis can enhance efficiency, strengthen patient trust, and improve clinical outcomes in modern UK dental practice. Using a real-world case study from…
Crowning materials for 3D printing
Ross Phillips explains why 3D printing in dentistry is growing in popularity due to its efficiency benefits and dependable outcomes. A variety of options for dental 3D printing are now available, with entire workflows now possible chairside – improving cost-effectiveness considerably too. However, as the awareness and use of dental-specific 3D printing increases, the conversation often continues to focus…
National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day countdown begins
Dentistry is delighted to announce the return of National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day on 1 May. Now in its third year, the day is dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of dental hygienists and dental therapists. Supported by the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT), the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy…
BDA warns dentist expansion alone will not solve NHS dental crisis
LONDON, England: The UK government’s plan to expand registration routes for overseas dentists has been positioned as a major step towards easing the National Health Service (NHS) dental crisis. The main representative body for dentists in the UK, however, has warned that the policy on its own will not deliver the change the dental system […]
Full-arch made simple: transform all-on-X scanning with TRIOS ioConnect
3Shape explains how you can simplify all-on-X Scanning with TRIOS’ TruAbutment ioConnect Workflow. Full-arch implant restorations have traditionally been among the most complex and technique-sensitive procedures in digital dentistry. From capturing accurate implant positions to ensuring a passive fit across a full arch, clinicians face multiple challenges that demand precision, efficiency, and reliability. With TRIOS’…
What every dentist needs to understand about trauma and dental anxiety
We hear from trauma-informed practitioner Ella McCrystal on why understanding trauma, mental health and human behaviour is becoming increasingly important for dental professionals. Ella shares her personal journey and explores what trauma really is – not just the events people go through, but how those experiences are stored, expressed and carried through the body over time. She…