From barista to business manager: modern leadership in dentistry
Patrycja Galonzka explains the intentional practice of modern leadership and how it has propelled her journey to manager of a multi-clinic operation. Before being named a finalist, and later a highly commended practice manager of the year at the 2025 Dentistry Awards, someone gave me advice I didn’t know I needed: ‘Pause. Look at the…
Prevora: novel management option for high-risk patients
Prevolution Health discusses Prevora and how it could reshape management of high-risk and difficult-to-treat patients. Prevolution Health was founded on a shared belief that there is a substantial population for whom good oral hygiene alone is not enough and are currently left with poor oral health. For example, adult patients with oral dryness, poorly managed…
Exocad showcases the latest in digital dentistry at FDI World Dental Congress
SHANGHAI, China: At the forefront of digital dentistry in China, exocad continues to drive innovation and shape the future of dental technology. Two weeks ago, the company participated in the FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai. At its booth, exocad presented the latest software developments and future plans, while Dental Tribune International (DTI) representatives met […]
Beyond straight teeth: interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy
Join Drs Daniel Ramos and Simon Clavell-Bate on 1 October at 7pm as they discuss interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy. This webinar aims to equip general dentists and specialists with the knowledge and tools to integrate interdisciplinary and airway-driven principles into their aligner therapy. It will move beyond traditional orthodontic goals to achieve comprehensive patient…
The future of dentistry: Younger female dentists are reshaping the profession
CHICAGO, US: Dentistry is undergoing a generational and gender shift. As highlighted in The U.S. Dentist Workforce, a new report from the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute, the dental workforce is transitioning towards a younger demographic, and women are making up an increasing share of practitioners. This transformation has profound implications for workforce […]
Inappropriate behaviour from a colleague: how should I respond?
Sarah McKimm shares her advice for setting clear professional boundaries and managing inappropriate behaviour from a colleague. The scenario I’m a dental hygienist working in a busy mixed practice, and I’ve found myself in a situation that’s becoming increasingly difficult to manage. One of the dentists I work alongside has started behaving in a way…
Immediate implant placement into two molar sockets
Immediate placement of implants into fresh extraction sockets has been shown to deliver good outcomes. The literature reports good implant survival rates, as well as acceptable marginal bone loss, gingival recession and aesthetics.1 In particular, there is evidence that immediate implant placement into molar sites leads to predictable outcomes and high success rates.2 The same […]
Profoundly deaf teen wins Against the Odds award
Profoundly deaf teenager Lucy has just won the Against the Odds award – her transformational story was delivered by Dr Puthri Raphy at Bright Orthodontics Liverpool. Bright Orthodontics is a leading north west orthodontic group, owned by specialist orthodontists Dr Puthri Raphy and Dr Raphy Paul. With practices across Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Widnes and Warrington,…
DENTAESTHIQUE 2025: aesthetic dentistry congress in London
Tokuyama Dental introduces DENTAESTHIQUE 2025, a two-day congress focused on anterior restorations in aesthetic dentistry. Composite restorations remain central to modern practice. They are versatile and conservative, but achieving natural, long-lasting outcomes requires planning, precision and artistry. This October, TOKUYAMA DENTAL launches a new education initiative designed to support clinicians in mastering these skills. DENTAESTHIQUE…
BSPD appoints new president
Oosh Devalia took over as president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) at its Annual Scientific Conference this month. On 11 and 12 September, BSPD members gathered for a conference on the theme of ‘foundations for the future’ where Shannu Bhatia handed the presidency over to Dr Ursual (Oosh) Devalia, a paediatric dental…