Which fluoride varnish is optimal for caries prevention?
Colgate explains the benefits of its Duraphat Fluoride Varnish for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are presented with a wide range of professional products to support caries prevention including fluoride varnish. It is vital to understand that not all fluoride varnishes are the same. Although they may have similar compositions, they are intended…
The next-gen of digital dentistry in clear aligner therapy
Join Raman Aulakh and Barry Buckley on 20 November at 7pm as they discuss the next generation of digital dentistry in clear aligner therapy. This webinar will explore how next-generation digital technologies are transforming clear aligner therapy. Developments such as AI-driven diagnostics, integrated treatment planning, and virtual patient engagement are enabling clinicians to deliver more…
What is the average length of an upper incisor? (in mm)
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Refugee dentists given easier access to UK registration
A new alternative evidence policy will reduce barriers to registration for refugee and displaced dental professionals, the General Dental Council (GDC) says. The policy will allow the GDC to accept alternative forms of evidence where refugee and displaced dental professionals are unable to provide usual documentation due to circumstances beyond their control. The regulator acknowledged…
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 […]