Half of Norwegian children recall dental procedures despite sedation, study finds
OSLO, Norway: Alleviating stress for fearful dental patients, especially vulnerable ones such as children, is of paramount concern for dentists. Now, a major Norwegian study has shed new light on how children and teenagers experience conscious sedation in dental care. While most said it made treatment easier, over half still remembered the procedure—raising questions about […]
GDC ‘intends to reform’ overseas registration exam
Almost 1,500 people have signed Dentistry‘s petition calling for a fairer overseas registration exam (ORE) booking system. Here, the executive director of strategy at the General Dental Council (GDC), Stefan Czerniawski, responds and explains how the regulator is making changes. The voices and frustrations raised through Dentistry’s petition calling for reforms to the ORE booking system…
IDGC campus for glass-ceramic dentistry now open with first live webinar in November
The Institute of Dental Glass Ceramics (IDGC) has launched an international online campus dedicated to advancing the art and science of glass-ceramic dentistry. Designed as a global e-learning and networking hub, the platform provides dental professionals worldwide with access to high-quality, PACE-approved continuing education, expert-led live and on-demand webinars, and practical clinical resources.
Health experts lament removal of fluoride from Queensland water supplies
GYMPIE, Australia: Despite water fluoridation being recognised as one of the twentieth century’s greatest public health achievements, an increasing number of local councils in Queensland—Australia’s third most populous state—are withdrawing from the practice. In September, Gympie Regional Council voted to remove fluoride from its water supply, making it the fourth Queensland municipality to end fluoridation […]
Power your CAD design with fast AI-supported workflows
Introducing Dental System 2025, CAD software featuring AI-driven bite alignment, smarter error notifications that reduce interruptions, and optimised case setup and design workflows. Dental System 2025 from 3Shape boosts your dental lab’s productivity with fast AI-supported workflows. The AI bite alignment tool aligns upper and lower jaw scans in seconds, saving you valuable time and…
Built for body and bench: ergonomic considerations in the lab
Phillip Townend discusses why it is essential to consider ergonomic factors to microscopy in the dental laboratory. Dental laboratory technicians perform highly detailed work for long periods, often leaning into microscopes to refine margins, inspect frameworks and layer ceramics. Poor posture, repetitive fine-motor tasks and prolonged static positions create a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders,…
Powering NHS practices: how to overcome common orthodontic hurdles and deliver exceptional care
Join Andrew McGregor on 6 November at 7pm as he explains how to overcome common orthodontic hurdles and deliver exceptional care in NHS practices. This webinar will provide practical solutions for common challenges faced in NHS orthodontic practices, including managing emergencies, preventing decalcification and optimising hygiene protocols. It will explore effective goal-setting strategies that improve…
Mouth cancer cases in England hit record high
Cases of mouth cancer in England have reached the highest levels on record, prompting experts to call for greater public awareness of early symptoms. New data released today from NHS England shows the number of annual mouth cancer cases in England has reached 9,293. This marks a year-on-year rise – a 37% increase over the…
Why inclusivity can sometimes breed inequality in your dental business
Bernie Davies – award-winning diversity champion, business strategist and thought leader – sits down to unpack what actual inclusivity means in dentistry. ‘We go together, or not at all’ — Bernie’s powerful mantra challenges some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding inclusivity in business, and offers a vision of what it truly means to create environments…
More than 4,600 join online specialty symposium on implantology
Held online on 17 October in the DT Study Club platform, the Implants Symposium 2025 attracted more than 4,600 participants from around the world. The full-day continuing education event brought together leading experts to discuss new developments in oral implantology, focusing on digital workflows, implant stability and regenerative techniques.