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Dental sports therapist Imogen Johnson shares her path into the world of elite sport and athlete wellbeing. Watching an elite athlete drive through the final seconds of a race, we’re drawn to the visible signs of effort, the power in their stride, the focus in their eyes, the determination etched across their face. What we rarely consider is that performance…
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LonDEC explains how you can elevate your clinical confidence and expertise with a range of new courses for 2026. LonDEC, part of the King’s College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, is proud to introduce two exciting new courses for 2026. Designed for dental professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, refine clinical skills,…
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Six months ago, Bethany Rossington had never encountered a patient arriving with an AI-generated treatment plan. Now she finds that this ChatGPT dentistry is a weekly occurrence. A search of social media shows the trend is accelerating across UK dental practices and raises questions for the profession. Namely, how do you handle a patient who…
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DeNovo Dental Partners shares the story of Dr Ben Goode and Dr Ursula Mulholland, who found new enthusiasm for the practice they had built through an innovative partnership model. Dr Ben Goode and Dr Ursula Mulholland of 18 Dental were looking to reduce the pressure of running their practice, but retirement was never the goal.…
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Today (1 April) marks the introduction of changes to the Welsh NHS dental contract but its rollout has been lambasted by the BDA, with practice managers left scrambling for information on the morning it came into force. The British Dental Association (BDA) said ‘poor communication’ meant that the new contract had come into force ‘utterly untested’.…
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Ross Phillips explains why 3D printing in dentistry is growing in popularity due to its efficiency benefits and dependable outcomes. A variety of options for dental 3D printing are now available, with entire workflows now possible chairside – improving cost-effectiveness considerably too. However, as the awareness and use of dental-specific 3D printing increases, the conversation often continues to focus…
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Join Amanda Bassey-Duke on 7 April 2026 at 7pm as she discusses how AI can save time, strengthen trust and improve outcomes in the modern diagnostic workflow. This webinar explores how AI-supported radiographic analysis can enhance efficiency, strengthen patient trust, and improve clinical outcomes in modern UK dental practice. Using a real-world case study from…
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3Shape explains how you can simplify all-on-X Scanning with TRIOS’ TruAbutment ioConnect Workflow. Full-arch implant restorations have traditionally been among the most complex and technique-sensitive procedures in digital dentistry. From capturing accurate implant positions to ensuring a passive fit across a full arch, clinicians face multiple challenges that demand precision, efficiency, and reliability. With TRIOS’…
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We hear from trauma-informed practitioner Ella McCrystal on why understanding trauma, mental health and human behaviour is becoming increasingly important for dental professionals. Ella shares her personal journey and explores what trauma really is – not just the events people go through, but how those experiences are stored, expressed and carried through the body over time. She…
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Dentistry has the strongest occupational loyalty of any profession in the UK, new data has revealed, despite a number of dental nurses leaving the profession. While just 37% of dental professionals who switch jobs leave the profession entirely, dental staff retention varies dramatically by role. Only 17% of dental hygienists who change jobs leave the…
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The UK’s dental academic workforce has fallen to just 550 full-time equivalent roles, with new data suggesting the profession is approaching a cliff edge that will have direct consequences for dental education, research and patient care. The 2025 census from the Dental Schools Council reveals forty full-time equivalent roles were lost in a single year.…
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With dental contract reform 2026 arriving on the horizon, one burning question for NHS practice owners is how do you quota-manage the unplannable? From April, NHS dental contractors must deliver 8.2% of their contract value as urgent or unscheduled care. Dr Mariam Belattar, an experienced NHS dentist, says the reform feels less like a solution…
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Hello Pearl responds to newly-released figures which show a crisis in paediatric dentistry – how can technology help the dental profession improve this picture? Statistics released last month by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, tell a grave and urgent story that should deeply affect every dental professional (RSEng, 2026). In 2025 there were…
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Josie Hutchings shares everything she has learned in 25 years with practice plan – what has changed and what is her advice for navigating modern dentistry? In Practice Plan’s latest podcast, Donna Hall, regional support manager, sits down with her colleague and friend, regional support manager Josie Hutchings, who this year celebrates an amazing 25…
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Glass hybrids are the hassle-free restorative alternative when composites are not an option – find out more now. You may have seen glass hybrids mentioned over the last few years and wondered how they can fit into your clinical practice. This blog answers all the questions you might have about this cost-effective, long-term restorative alternative,…
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The UK’s largest dental care provider mydentist has recently undertaken a relocation, merge and expansion of three of its Cardiff practices, following a substantial investment of £2.3 million. The new mydentist Cardiff practice, which is now located at City Link Retail Park, was officially opened by Practice Manager, Tayer Witchell, and her team on 24 March…
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The government has announced major changes to employment law starting 6 April 2026 – Lara Brewood-Green explains the impact of these on dental practices and professionals. There are several significant employment law changes coming into force between April 2026 and 2027 that will affect dental practices across the UK. But which are the most relevant changes…
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The government has confirmed a pay uplift for NHS dentists – though key figures in dentistry say the changes ‘radically underestimate’ the cost of delivering care. On 25 March, the government announced that it would accept the recommendation of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) for a pay uplift for NHS dentists. From 1…
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The Aligner Dental Academy introduces the SAFE assessment system for conducting a comprehensive orthodontic assessment. Modern dentistry is no longer about simply correcting crooked teeth or closing spaces. It demands a broader and more holistic perspective – one that considers all aspects of the face: facial aesthetics, occlusal function, dental structures and the biology of…
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