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The University of Sunderland will open a new dental academy that will offer courses in dental hygiene, dental therapy and dental technology starting in September 2027. NHS data for 2024/5 suggests just 41% of adults and 55% of children in Sunderland had been seen by an NHS dentist in the past 12 months. The new…
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A miniature intraoral robot could allow dentists to complete crown preparations in a single visit, potentially eliminating the need for additional appointments. Developed by researchers at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Basel, the robot is roughly the size of a cork and designed to fit comfortably inside the patient’s mouth. Its…
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SHINING 3D Dental announces the launch of AccuFab-Aris, a chairside dental 3D printer designed to support a full range of clinical applications while making digital dentistry more accessible, efficient, and practical for everyday clinical use. Featuring intelligent automation, reliable precision, and one-click operation, AccuFab-Aris brings streamlined chairside production into daily workflows with minimal learning curve…
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Hosted by Harry Morris at 30 Euston Square, London on Friday 2 October 2026, the GBT Summit returns with keynote speaker Dr Nighat Arif and a new theme that asks the dental profession to think differently about what prevention means in 2026. The GBT Summit London 2026 returns on Friday 2 October at 30 Euston…
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Join Wail Girgis, Manoj Bhatia, John Carney and Sahar Ahmadiani on 30 June 2026 at 7pm as they discuss everything you need to know when searching for an implant mentor. This webinar will provide an overview of how structured mentoring supports clinical decision making and skill development in implant dentistry. It will examine the impact…
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In a ‘pivotal moment’, NHS England has released updated standards for children’s oral health which prioritise uncomplicated care in the most local setting possible. Replacing the 2018 NHS England clinical standard for paediatric dentistry, the new document is a structured, level-based model of oral healthcare for children and young people. The guidance applies to all…
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With Keir Starmer resigning as prime minister and Andy Burnham expected to take over, NHS dentistry is entering another period of political uncertainty. Labour came to power promising to rebuild NHS dentistry, increase appointments, fill dental deserts and reform the dental contract. But almost two years into government, the profession is still waiting for the…
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Colgate explains how treating dentine sensitivity can be as instant and simple as a flick of a switch with Colgate SENSITIVE. Dentine hypersensitivity is a chronic problem, affecting up to 57% of patients (Davari et al 2013; Dam et al, 2022; Berg et al, 2021). Many patients do not report DHS at the dentist’s office…
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Join Tony Rickwood on 29 June at 7pm as he discusses why your triage is the problem, not your waiting list. In this webinar, delegates will learn how remote triage is transforming NHS orthodontic contract performance. Using real data from Tony Rickwood, this session covers how to clear waiting lists faster, protect specialist chair time,…
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As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation, the dental profession is left asking what its political future holds. Today (22 June) the Prime Minister said he accepted with ‘good grace’ that he was no longer best placed to lead his party into the next general election. He said: ‘Every decision I’ve taken has been…
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Oliver Smart and Cat McLennan discuss how MiSmile Treatment Planning Services help Invisalign clinicians improve predictability, reduce refinements and save valuable time through specialist orthodontic support. With increasing demand for clear aligner treatment, clinicians are looking for ways to improve efficiency, confidence and predictability in their cases. We spoke to Oliver Smart, clinical director of…
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New data shows that just 49% of the population of Northern Ireland was registered with a health service dentist as of March 2026, with the British Dental Association (BDA) warning that these figures were the mark of a ‘disappearing service’. Registration has plummeted since 2023 when it stood at 70% – the current lows have…
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In March, we visited Dr Mitra Elli at Boutique Dental 23 in Wigan to discuss her clinical approach to vital pulp therapy and her use of Biodentine in everyday practice. During our time at the practice, Dr Elli shared her experience of incorporating Biodentine into treatment planning, highlighting its role in supporting pulp preservation and…
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The rise of minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry has transformed patient expectations, particularly among adults seeking Invisalign and tooth whitening. Invisalign and other clear aligner systems have become increasingly popular because they offer discreet, removable, and digitally planned orthodontic solutions. At the same time, tooth whitening remains one of the most requested aesthetic procedures worldwide. Traditionally,…
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A new report has revealed the extent of increased financial pressure for Scottish dental practice owners resulting from rising costs, with the average practice seeing just 30p of profit for every pound they earn. The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) Scotland annual Benchmarking Report has been released for the financial period…
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In digital dentistry, a well-considered plan is only half the story. For dental laboratories and clinical production teams, the real test comes later: can that plan be translated into a device that performs accurately, consistently and predictably once it reaches the patient? That question runs through the work of 21D, the full-mouth rehabilitation lab founded…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the 2026 annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs), reminding them to pay the increased fee and complete the process on time to retain their registration. DCPs must complete three steps to remain on the GDC register: This year, renewal must be completed through MyGDC, the online…
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Colgate discusses plans for the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures programme to help 1.7 million British children smile in 2026. Colgate’s success is built on valued, trust based relationships with partners such as the dental profession and the communities we live and work in. This includes caring about and empowering our communities to develop healthier habits…
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Zirkonzahn.Implant-Planner and Bone Doctor: implant planning software approved as a medical device and new software module for precise surgical planning. With the Zirkonzahn.Implant-Planner software, the cooperation between dentists and dental laboratories can be taken to new levels, reconciling the planned aesthetic design of a prosthetic restoration with the planned implant situation (backward planning). Based on…
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