Advancements in digital designs: Zirkonzahn’s new lecture tour 2026 about Zirkonzahn.Modifier
Zirkonzahn’s ‘The Full Power of Zirkonzahn.Modifier – Digital Design Advantages’ lecture tour is taking place from 10 to 12 March in Brighton, London and Milton Keynes. With the title ‘The Full Power of Zirkonzahn.Modifier – Digital Design Advantages’, Zirkonzahn has announced a new lecture tour in the UK for 2026. The first tour will take…
From pitchside to practice: lessons from sports dentistry
We hear from sports dentist Umair Mohammed, one of only a handful of clinicians worldwide to hold an MSc in sports dentistry, on why oral health belongs at the heart of athletic performance. Umair reflects on carving out a niche many once dismissed, combining his background in sport with his clinical career to help shape…
Interview: Cement solutions with Dr Chris O’Connor
Dr Chris O’Connor is a leading dental professional and former clinical academic based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Chris works exclusively… The post Interview: Cement solutions with Dr Chris O’Connor appeared first on Solventum Dental Blog.
Laser-assisted melt printing: Glass and ceramics directly from the printer
KIEL, Germany: In November last year, researchers at Kiel University reported a technological advance in additive manufacturing. They reported the first demonstration of their laser-assisted melt printing (LAMP) that fuses silica glass during the printing process, eliminating the need for energy-intensive sintering in a furnace. The results, published in Materials and Design, also create new […]
Get back to basics to improve revenue
Nigel Jones explains how revisiting the basics of the patient journey can help dental practices cope with rising costs. Many of the practice owners I talk to are struggling with the squeeze on profitability caused primarily by the rising costs of running a practice. For some, this is already prompting worries around the value of…
Growing and thriving in dentistry: building meaningful careers at every stage
National Careers Week (2-7 March) is a timely opportunity to reflect on the many rewarding routes into dentistry and the opportunities the profession offers at every stage. Dentistry is a profession that’s powered by people and shaped over time through the skills you develop, the support around you and the choices that guide your next…
How London’s changing dental landscape is driving the need for advanced training
Tipton Training analyses the dental landscape in London – what has changed and how can dental professionals keep up? Over the past decade, patient expectations in dentistry have evolved dramatically, and nowhere is this more apparent than in London. Patients here are highly informed, selective, and outcomes-driven. They research clinicians online, compare treatment options, review…
The evidence on essential oil mouth rinses in daily oral hygiene
Listerine explores the latest evidence on mouth rinses containing essential oils as an adjunct in everyday oral care routines. Effective plaque control is central to the prevention and management of gingival inflammation. While toothbrushing and interdental cleaning are fundamental components of daily oral hygiene, evidence indicates that mechanical plaque removal alone is often insufficient to…
Dental photography: are we still getting it wrong?
Clinical photographer Laura Short, in collaboration with DB Orthodontics, reveals why so much dental photography still falls short, even in experienced hands, and what can be done to improve it. In this three-part series, Laura explores the real challenges practices face, shares expert insight from the clinical photography setting, and highlights the tools and systems…
Optimising the patient journey: from first contact to treatment completion
How do you ensure every patient receives consistent five-star service from initial enquiry through to treatment completion? Dr Manrina Rhode shares the comprehensive patient journey framework developed at DRMR, covering acquisition tracking, team coordination, and the systems that prevent potential patients from slipping through the cracks. Multi-channel acquisition tracking Patients contact practices through countless channels:…