Adapting dental education for Generation Z: Why active learning is key
MENDOZA, Argentina: Dental education is at a cross-roads as Generation Z enters the classroom. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort has grown up with smartphones, social media and instant access to information. Their expectations regarding learning are reshaping traditional teaching, creating both challenges and opportunities for educators. A recent systematic review by researchers in Argentina […]
Effective strategies for managing late implant failure and peri-implantitis
Late implant failure, particularly in the aesthetic zone, presents significant clinical and biological challenges. This case report describes a digitally guided, biologically sound treatment pathway for managing a failed implant due to peri-implantitis and malposition in a 26-year-old female patient.
UK takes steps towards sustainability through recyclable toothpaste tubes
BANBURY, England: Traditional toothpaste tubes present environmental and practical challenges because they are often excluded from standard recycling systems and contribute significantly to plastic pollution. When these tubes break down into microplastics, the particles can enter waterways, oceans and soil, potentially harming ecosystems and even entering the food chain. Marking a significant step towards sustainable […]
What dentistry can learn about community from BBC radio presenter Nadia Ali
In the latest episode of Dentistry Talks podcast, we speak with BBC radio presenter Nadia Ali whose story is one of community, motherhood and mentorship. As the only permanent national broadcaster who wears a hijab in the UK, Nadia holds a powerful space in the media. In a candid discussion, she opens up about her…
What do the latest NHS contract changes in Wales mean for dentists?
Following the recent overhaul of the NHS dental contract in Wales, Louise Anderson joined Dentistry.co.uk editor Gaby Bissett to unpack the changes. On 23 September, the Welsh Government announced changes that could hugely affect the future of NHS dentistry in Wales. This followed a major consultation that attracted over 6,400 responses from professionals and the…
Leading voices strengthen consensus on dental plaque biofilm management
Oral diseases driven by a dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm are preventable, say key voices in oral health. As dental plaque biofilm-driven oral diseases continue to place avoidable burdens on patients and healthcare systems, a collective of UK oral health leaders gathered in London on 18 July 2025 to reaffirm the evidence and align on shared…
ADHD in dentistry: managing deadline paralysis
Sarah McKimm draws on her personal experience with ADHD to advise dental professionals on navigating neurodiversity in both themselves and colleagues. Two weeks ago, I came back from holiday with the intention of writing my monthly Chairside Chats column straight away. My mind was constantly thinking about it but instead of getting started I found…
AI-generated versus human-crafted smiles: Aesthetic preferences in digital smile design
MANGALORE, India: Digital smile design has begun employing artificial intelligence (AI), raising questions about the quality and acceptability of AI-generated design. A recent study from a team of researchers based in India has compared the aesthetic appeal of AI-generated versus prosthodontist-crafted designs. The findings suggest that, while AI can produce visually acceptable outcomes, human expertise […]
Yokohama wins bid for 2029 IADR dental research meeting
YOKOHAMA, Japan: Yokohama has been named the host city of the 2029 edition of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition. The event is set to take place from 27 to 30 June 2029, heralding the return of the congress to Japan after 28 years. The IADR General Session & Exhibition is […]
BDIA welcomes new president and vice president
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) announced the recent election of its new president and vice president at its annual general meeting held during the association’s biggest ever national conference. Taking place at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, Matt Turner, general manager at A-Dec Dental, was elected as the new president of the BDIA, with Simon Rich,…