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The Dentistry Top 50 2026 has been decided, and 19 new names will feature when the list is revealed, reflecting another year of significant change across the profession. Following an open call for nominations earlier this year, the final 50 were selected by FMC’s senior leadership team, drawing on suggestions from readers alongside the panel’s…
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Applications to medicine and dentistry have reached their highest level since 2019 after rising by almost 12% in a year, new UCAS data shows. The UCAS June deadline release shows there were 134,210 applications recorded for medicine and dentistry courses for 2026 entry, up from 119,990 in 2025. This represents an increase of 14,220 applications.…
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We dive into a snapshot of this week’s industry news and updates, including the CQC’s new chief executive and a study which found dentists are quoted more than the average person for car insurance premiums. Dentists quoted higher car insurance premiums Dentists were quoted above-average car insurance premiums in research by Marshall Motor Group. The…
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Welcome to The Week in Dentistry, a regular round-up of dental sector updates from across the profession, including this week’s launch of new child oral health training resources. Also featured in this week’s edition are warnings over gaps between hospital and community care, calls to protect Healthwatch England, consumer attitudes to artificial intelligence (AI) in…
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Clear aligners have transformed modern orthodontics, providing patients with a discreet and effective alternative to fixed appliances. As treatment continues to grow in popularity, clinicians are placing increasing emphasis on treatment planning, staging and clinical outcomes. However, one aspect of aligner therapy that can be more difficult to manage consistently is appliance hygiene at home.…
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Former dentist Fariba Shameli has been found guilty of defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) out of more than £92,500 by manipulating more than 1,000 claims for dental work. Shameli, 54, previously owned and operated Findon Dental Care in Worthing. She was found guilty of three counts of fraud by abuse of position following a…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) was challenged over the lack of formal quality assurance for Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) preparatory courses at a Dental Leaders Network event exploring how the growing number of internationally qualified dental professionals can be better supported in UK dentistry. The event, held on 30 June, brought together regulators, educators, employers…
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Welcome to The Week in Dentistry, a regular round-up of dental sector updates from across the UK and Ireland. This week’s edition includes the launch of an artificial intelligence receptionist for dental practices, the sale of a West Midlands practice, community support work in east London and a statement from a UK-based Venezuelan dentist following…
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Does whitening always need to come before Icon resin infiltration? Not necessarily, but knowing when it does can be the difference between a predictable result and sealing discolouration into the tooth. It was one of several practical clinical questions dentist Cat Edney answered during a Dentistry Live question-and-answer session following her live Icon demonstration. After…
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A few months into his role as senior editor of Dentistry.co.uk, Patrick Johnston comments on one theme that keeps coming through in almost every conversation: dentistry talks about prevention constantly. The harder question is whether patients and families are hearing us. At the Birmingham Dental Show, Bupa Dental Health Is Live and the General Dental…
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The role of preventive oral healthcare and links between periodontal disease and systemic health were the focus of Bupa Dental Care’s Dental Health is… Live conference. Held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 8-9 June 2026, the two-day event brought together more than 1,200 clinicians, practice managers, receptionists and practice teams from across…
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Consultant orthodontist Dr Karen Juggins, founder of KeepStokeSmiling, and former British Dental Association committee chair Shawn Charlwood were both awarded MBEs for services to dentistry in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Charlwood was recognised for a career spanning more than three decades, including his work representing general dental practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Juggins,…
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A UK healthtech company has raised $15 million in Series A funding and commercially launched the platform behind 32Co and Aerox Health, allowing dental practices and practice groups to license the technology for the first time. 01Health, founded in 2022 by former NHS doctor Dr Sonia Szamocki, developed the platform to enable clinicians with additional…
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A dentist who denied leaving a dental bur in a patient’s mouth and told her it would not cause harm if swallowed has been erased from the General Dental Council (GDC) register. The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) also found repeated clinical failings involving 39 patients, including failings in radiographs, diagnosis and treatment, prescribing, consent, referrals…
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A Japanese biotech developing a drug aimed at regenerating teeth is moving towards its first trial in patients with the target condition, after raising US$5.3 million to support the study. Toregem BioPharma said the Phase II trial would test its experimental antibody treatment in people with severe congenital hypodontia, defined by the company as the…
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A small Japanese clinical study has reported early progress for a new type of dental implant designed to connect with the jawbone via periodontal ligament tissue, rather than through conventional osseointegration alone. The study, led by Southern Tohoku Medical Clinic and its maxillofacial implant centre in Fukushima, Japan, began in February 2025. Patient registration closed…
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Dentistry Practice Services, part of FMC, have announced a new partnership with Henry Schein One, the global leader in dental technology including Dentally and Software of Excellence (EXACT), marking a significant step forward in reducing operational fragmentation for dental practices across the UK. The partnership establishes a foundation for deeper connectivity between Dentistry Practice Services’ growing suite of practice-support…
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On World Environment Day (5 June), a new review suggests a silicone toothbrush may offer more than environmental benefits – potentially helping patients who struggle with conventional brushing. The scoping review indicates silicone toothbrushes could be worth considering for children, older adults and patients with reduced dexterity, although the evidence base remains limited. Published in…
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The chair of trustees of the UK’s Jewish Dental Society has warned of a spike in antisemitic incidents in dentistry, as the NHS moved closer to banning staff from wearing political symbols at work. Prof Andrew Eder said incidents had risen sharply since the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023. He told the…
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