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VoiceStack explains the benefits of AI-driven phone systems in dental practices and what you can learn from the practices that have already adopted them. What if 40% of your incoming calls never convert into appointments? What if your front desk is missing critical cues to reactivate dormant patients? These aren’t hypothetical questions – they’re the…
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Leading affordable dental care provider mydentist has launched a new podcast to share insightful conversations and inspiring stories of clinicians choosing to practise within its network. To provide further support to clinicians and colleagues choosing to practise or working within its network and offer insights to its peers within the wider dental sector, mydentist has…
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Dr Penelope Dash has been confirmed as the new chair of NHS England by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Penelope (Penny) Dash is currently chair of the NHS North-West London Integrated Care Board. She is also head of strategy at the DHSC and a senior partner at McKinsey and Company. She was…
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Enhanced efficiency, reduced risk and patient-centred care are just three key benefits of practicing evidence-based dentistry (EBD), according to specialist periodontist Dr Sulaman Anwar and hygienist and therapist Anna Middleton. They believe that EBD, which centres on integrating the very best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and patient values, is increasingly critical in a…
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Carbon, a leader in 3D printing technology, explains how Trey Ford’s digital investment turned a small lab into a high-throughput powerhouse. In an industry where precision and efficiency define success, the ability to scale without sacrificing quality is the golden ticket. Yet, for many small to mid-sized dental labs, achieving this balance feels impossible. That…
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Almost 50,000 children aged 0 to 19 had a tooth extraction in NHS hospitals last financial year, according to newly-released data. More than 30,000 of these extractions were due to a primary diagnosis of tooth decay – 62% of the total. While the number of extractions due to tooth decay had decreased by 2% the…
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Dentistry.co.uk explores the rise of direct-to-consumer orthodontics – what does the term mean, is it safe and does the dental profession support it? What are direct-to-consumer orthodontics? Direct-to-consumer orthodontics refers to any orthodontic treatment for which appliances are sent directly to the patient’s home. It can involve in-person appointments or scans but is often conducted…
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Deprivation is responsible for 78 extra cancer deaths per day in the UK, according to new research by Cancer Research UK. Cancer death rates were found to be 60% higher in deprived areas compared to more affluent ones, equating to 28,400 deaths each year. Cancer Research UK estimates than one in 10 cancer diagnoses are…
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All Med Pro is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Dento-Legal Advisory Panel, which now includes three highly respected and experienced professionals in the field: Brian Westbury, Ravi Rattan and Stephen Henderson. This strategic expansion underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of support to dental professionals. By strengthening its panel of…
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Nigel Jones considers the possibility of health secretary Wes Streeting as a future Labour leader and what this would mean for the NHS. Winston Churchill famously said: ‘Politics is more dangerous than war, for in war you only get killed once.’ The inference here was politicians can face multiple metaphorical ‘deaths’ or defeats in various…
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Dental professionals from across the UK recently attended an immersive event as Colgate introduced a new era in active prevention. Taking place at Frameless in London, the audience had the opportunity to experience the active prevention journey whilst hearing insights from patients, scientists, academia and the dental profession. Simon Petersen, senior vice president and general…
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More than half of the gen Z cohort aged 21 to 30 had been made ill by work-related stress in the past year, analysis of NHS staff surveys found. Collected in 2023, this figure had increased from 38% in 2013, showing a 14% rise in the past decade. In the same period, the proportion of…
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Almost 20% of the public said their local hospital was not a safe place to receive care in a recent survey, while a further 30% did not know whether they were safe. This means that one half in total felt unsure or negative about the safety of their local hospital building infrastructure. Of those who…
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Introducing the Listerine Oral Hygiene Roadshow 2025 – a new chapter in education and collaboration. Over the past two years, the Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has been a cornerstone of professional development, bringing dental hygienists and therapists together to share knowledge, explore best practices, and improve patient outcomes. Now, in 2025, the roadshow is evolving…
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in childhood may prevent 60% of 13-year-olds from smoking their first cigarette, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bristol monitored more than 2,500 children from the age of 11 to 24. By the age of 13, 1.5% of them begun smoking. This rose to 13.5% at 15…
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Two thirds of people said they felt self-imposed pressure to continue working while ill in a survey of UK employees on the topic of workplace wellbeing. Employees from 280 UK workplaces shared their thoughts on health and wellbeing, with 75% saying they work while physically or mentally unable to perform their duties. Less than half…
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Dental equipment manufacturer A-dec shares the benefits and details of its newly-announced 10-year warranty package. A-dec has been a global leader in dental equipment manufacturing for over 60 years. The company has recently introduced an enhanced warranty package for its dental equipment. Customers can now enjoy unmatched peace of mind with a new 10-year warranty,…
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A stellar line-up of global speakers will converge in London on 20-21 June for an immersive digital dentistry learning experience at Invisalign Live 2025. Align Technology has just released the first details about Invisalign Live 2025, its digital dentistry educational experience for dentists and orthodontists in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The event will build…
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A clinical dental simulation unit has been added to the training facilities at Newcastle University’s School of Dental Science. The £5.5 million unit features traditional dental simulation with new phantom heads, and a postgraduate suite with operating microscopes. It also provides enhanced training in prosthodontics and includes an X-ray department. Interim head of the School…
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