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An autonomous robot prepared tooth transplant sockets more precisely than a conventional static guide-assisted approach, with the greatest improvements seen in complex double-rooted anatomy. Researchers at the Fourth Military Medical University in Xi’an, China, tested the two methods on 40 3D-printed mandibular models. Researchers said the robotic device displayed ‘superior accuracy and geometric fidelity’ compared…
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Join David Nelkin on 1 September at 7pm as he discusses how specialist practices can grow without paid acquisition through a referral engine. For specialist and high-value practices, the strongest growth has never come from paid ads – it has come from referrals. But most of those networks happened organically years ago and are quietly…
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The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) defended its redesigned Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) assessment after candidates raised concerns about an ‘exceptionally low’ pass rate. The college said the examination was fair, covered material within the published syllabus and General Dental Council (GDC) framework, and had been set at an appropriate standard.…
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The number of dental technicians on the UK register has fallen for the sixth consecutive year, despite the overall dental care professional register growing by almost 5%. Annual renewal statistics from the General Dental Council (GDC) showed that 84,746 dental care professionals (DCPs) were registered in 2026, an increase of 3,746 compared with the equivalent…
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Many studies have explored the possibility of regenerating natural teeth in recent years. We review the research to determine how and when tooth regrowth might be possible in the future. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of complete tooth loss stands at 7% among those aged 20 and over. For those…
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A planned Phase IIa trial of an experimental tooth regeneration drug will involve 24 children with severe congenital tooth agenesis, Toregem BioPharma has said. The Japanese biotechnology company said the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) had completed its investigation of the clinical trial notification for a tooth regrowth medicine called TRG035. Toregem said the…
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Consultant orthodontist and researcher Dr Farnaz Parvizi explores how a formal patient complaint can impact clinicians, from wellbeing to professional identity, and the role workplace culture can play in helping them cope. Consultant orthodontist and researcher Dr Farnaz Parvizi has spent the last few years studying one of the most universal yet least discussed experiences…
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The Aligner Dental Academy presents a five-step guide to getting the most of your Invisalign cases and building clinical confidence. Many Invisalign clinicians find that one of the biggest hurdles to treating more complex cases isn’t the treatment itself, it’s having the confidence to critically review and optimise the ClinCheck before treatment begins. ClinCheck should…
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From AI-assisted paediatric dentistry to tackling the clinical record-keeping burden, this week’s updates highlight how technology, workforce investment and changing models of care are reshaping dentistry across the UK. Dental Protection and the British Dental Association (BDA) have welcomed NHS England’s new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for clinical record keeping, describing them as a step…
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Treeline Dental Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to community spirit, teamwork and social responsibility through its BIG Community Challenge in support of Dentaid, held on 27 June 2026. The initiative brought together colleagues from across the organisation for a demanding 12‑mile coastal walk, a challenge that perfectly reflects Treeline’s ethos of stepping up,…
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Around 12,550 candidates have been accepted onto dentistry and medicine courses this A-level results day (13 August), a 28% increase since 2019. Today’s A-level results release saw more students than ever receive top A* grades, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic when predicted grades were used. The combined figure for students accepted into competitive dental and…
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Multi Unit Abutments are now available with an angle of 30° – the implant prosthetic components are also compatible with Exocad and 3Shape. Especially when manufacturing implant restorations it is important to optimally adjust components to one another. The Zirkonzahn company, run by dental technicians and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of implant prosthetic…
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Three weeks into Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s term, the government has announced that James Frith will take on responsibility for dentistry as under-secretary of state for health and social care. A reshuffle of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) saw Yvette Cooper announced as the health secretary and several ministers and under-secretaries introduced…
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A near-infrared photoimmunotherapy technique first developed for cancer treatment has been adapted to selectively target periodontitis without a detrimental impact on the oral microbiome. The method uses an antibody-dye compound that binds to target cells, activated by near-infrared light. In experiments, it bound to Porphyromonas gingivalis – a key pathogen that triggers periodontitis inflammation –…
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This week in dentistry, research found that the ‘polar bear’ personality type is most common in dentistry, more than 500,000 tubes of toothpaste were donated to families and Cornwall’s first Dentistry Summit highlighted ways to improve access to NHS dentistry across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Dentists and tigers and bears, oh my! Dentistry…
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Niall Kent explains how an unexpected discovery inspired him to develop a novel tooth sensitivity gel which provides relief on the go. Niall Kent, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, stumbled on the extraordinary solution for tooth sensitivity when he was asked by his brother, who worked at the Royal Academy of Art, to create sculptures…
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Ahead of her keynote at the GBT Summit London 2026, leading women’s health expert Dr Nighat Arif joins Celso Da Costa to discuss why hormonal health should be part of every oral health conversation. Celso Da Costa (CD): Public awareness of women’s health, particularly menopause, has grown significantly in recent years. Why do you think…
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Join David Nelkin on 11 August at 7pm as he discusses the two growth levers most practices forget: existing patients and the community on your doorstep. Most practices pour their marketing budget into chasing strangers through Google and Meta, while ignoring the two cheapest, most reliable sources of growth they already have – the patients…
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A dental nurse has been erased from the General Dental Council (GDC) register after a committee found she stole approximately £240 from a practice safe. The committee viewed CCTV footage showing the registrant, who was working as a dental nurse and member of the practice management team in 2024, accessing the safe and placing envelopes…
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