Fighting focus: how I balance my boxing career and dentistry
Amateur boxer Mia Hull explains how she balances life between the ring and the dental lab, and what it has taught her. Boxing runs in my blood. My dad had 148 fights, and watching his old videos ignited something in me. I knew I wanted to continue his legacy and carve my own path in…
Exocad announces 2025 Ultimate Bundle trade-up offer
DARMSTADT, Germany: Leading dental CAD/CAM software provider exocad has launched its Ultimate Bundle trade-up offer for 2025. The promotion is available to customers with a DentalCAD perpetual licence activated before 31 July 2025 and runs until 31 December 2025.
Diagnostic tips for bone lesions with DTX Studio Clinic
Diagnostics is the ultimate key to success for any treatment, and it can be particularly challenging in clinical situations that require a great deal of information in order to put the puzzle together. In this article, we will focus on three such clinical situations and present a rare case of mastocytosis, cases of lesions related […]
“Helping people regain control in the dental chair can ripple out into daily life”
Few experiences evoke as much fear as sitting in the dental chair—especially for those whose trust was broken early in life. Bridging the fields of psychology and dentistry, a recent study led by Lena Myran, psychologist and PhD student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, has shed new light on how adverse childhood […]
From check-up to cosmetic consultation: mastering the transition
Manrina Rhode explains how to seamlessly move from a standard dental health check to discussing cosmetic treatments without running out of time or making patients feel pressured. In this video, Dr Manrina shares her proven workflow for identifying cosmetic opportunities whilst maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring adequate consultation time. The time management challenge With only…
Has there ever been a safer time to leave NHS dentistry?
Practice Plan area manager Katrina James explains why the conditions in the dental industry are ripe for a move from NHS to private dentistry. There’s no disputing the fact that handing back all, or most, of an NHS dental contract can be a scary prospect. How will patients react to such a change? Will they…
‘Deeply unjust’: the impact of the overseas registration exam backlog
‘It’s deeply frustrating to feel capable and prepared yet powerless’: for one dentist, the overseas registration exam (ORE) booking system has taken a heavy toll. We hear why change could help thousands of fully-trained dentists enter the UK dental workforce. Since qualifying in 2016, I have worked across both public health and private clinical settings…
Indonesia’s teledentistry drive improves oral hygiene but not self-confidence in oral care
JAKARTA, Indonesia: A large-scale teledentistry initiative in Indonesia has helped people brush more frequently and improved oral health awareness, according to new research. However, the study warns that digital consultations alone may not be enough to boost individuals’ confidence in managing their own oral health or to sustain long-term oral health improvements.
Laboratory Leading 20 2025
Meet this year’s Laboratory Leading 20 – the individuals driving the future of dental technology. Now in its third year, the Laboratory Leading 20 returns once again to celebrate the people shaping the future of UK dental technology. Each year, this initiative shines a spotlight on those whose influence, innovation and passion continue to elevate…
Only one quarter of DCPs deliver mostly NHS treatment
Almost 75% of dental care professionals (DCPs) spend the majority of their time working in mixed or private practice, new data reveals. This week, the General Dental Council (GDC) published working patterns data from more than 56,000 DCPs – equivalent to 70% of the DCP register. What are the working patterns of DCPs? Some of the key…