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Five tips for dust-free chairside milling work
Practical workflow tips for controlling dust during chairside milling and adjustment tasks.
Leadership in dentistry: managing team culture and expectations
Practical framework for practice leaders: intentional standard-setting and early issue-addressing improve team engagement and performance.
UK dental practice profits recover across all sectors in 2025
UK practice profit benchmarks for 2025: private up 22%, NHS up 19%, mixed up 5%. Budget accordingly.
Richmond crown helps solve 20-year murder case in France
Your dental records and restorative work can be crucial evidence in forensic investigations. Maintain meticulous clinical documentation.
BSDHT: 77 years of advancing dental hygiene and therapy
UK dental hygienists and therapists: understand the BSDHT's influence on your scope of practice, direct access rights, and professional development resources.
Webinar explores mindfulness techniques for dental professionals
Webinar on mindfulness for dental professionals. Register now for practical stress management techniques applicable to clinical practice.
Dental practice goodwill values at risk as speculative buying accelerates
Practice owners and investors should understand how speculative consolidation may affect future valuation multiples and exit timing.
MDDUS webinar addresses communication skills for difficult patient interactions
Practical webinar on managing difficult patient interactions and reducing complaints and claims.
Colgate Sensitive Pro-Argin toothpaste offers instant relief for dentine hypersensitivity
Sponsored content on DHS prevalence and management options. Useful for patient education on sensitivity toothpaste benefits.
Ageing as a dental professional: maintaining purpose and identity
Podcast episode on ageing and professional identity relevant to dentists managing older patient populations and career transitions.
3D printing speeds up NHS dental workflows and boosts practice profitability
17% of UK dental professionals plan 3D printer adoption in next 12-24 months; essential reading for practices managing NHS throughput pressures.
Using social media to educate patients on oral health
Practical guidance on using social media for patient education and compliance requirements for UK dental therapists.
W&H launches Seethrough CBCT with integrated digital ecosystem
W&H CBCT system integrates with surgical motors and cloud platforms; understand how in-house imaging affects workflow and patient retention.
Align launches ClinCheck signature experience for digital orthodontics
Product update from Align Technology showing workflow acceleration for Invisalign planning. Relevant for orthodontists using digital aligner systems.
CMA inquiry poses reputational risk but patient trust in dentists remains strong
CMA inquiry may concern regulators, but patient trust in their own dentist remains robust and unaffected by sector-wide headlines.
NICE reverses 18-year stance on antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis
NICE is reconsidering its 18-year-old stance against endocarditis prophylaxis. UK dentists must monitor the updated guidance as it develops.
BDA marks 20 years of NHS dental contract failures
NHS contract overhaul expected in 2026: BDA demands funding alongside reform, not piecemeal changes.
SDCEP updates antibiotic prophylaxis and acute dental problem guidance
Two key SDCEP resources now updated with current guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis and acute dental problem management.
SprintRay masterclass on chairside 3D printing set for May 2026
Hands-on training on chairside 3D printing workflows for dentists seeking to implement same-day digital restorative care.
Dental Directory offers equipment maintenance and repair services
Advertisement for equipment maintenance provider. Consider for practice procurement decisions.
ADI offers members £150 CPD credit for implantology education
ADI members can now apply £150 toward implantology CPD on Osteocom. Budget this credit into your learning plan.
Author information added to adhesive techniques review
Correction notice: author information was missing from the original book review publication.
Professor Ian Crawford Benington OBE dies
Obituary notice of former BDA National President Ian Crawford Benington OBE, who died 7 April 2026.
7% of UK adults have attempted DIY dentistry, survey shows
Survey data on DIY dentistry prevalence and regional access gaps shows practice implications for emergency management.
Oral health linked to cardiovascular outcomes: what dentists should know
Dentists can now discuss cardiovascular links with patients; research shows treating gum disease may reduce systemic inflammation.
What buyers overlook when purchasing a dental practice
Essential reading for clinicians considering practice acquisition: understand cost structure changes and avoid overvaluation.
Bromsgrove Dental Specialists launches as specialist-led private practice
Case study for principals planning specialist practice builds or refurbishments with integrated implant workflow design.
King's College London ranks fifth globally in 2026 dental school rankings
UK dental educators should note King's College London's top-five performance in research impact and teaching quality benchmarks.
SprintRay Midas World Tour comes to London on 22 May
Hands-on training in chairside 3D printing workflows happening in London 22 May. Register now if same-day restorations interest your practice.
UK webinar covers handpiece decontamination and infection control
UK dental teams need clarity on handpiece decontamination rules and compliance standards.
Direct access for dental therapists: building confidence and scope
UK dental therapists need clear protocols for direct access practice to build confidence and ensure safe, compliant patient care.
Dentist reinstated after High Court overturns GDC erasure
High Court sets new precedent on GDC erasure standards: understanding when suspension replaces permanent removal.
Webinar on tooth whitening techniques for complex cases
Webinar for dentists seeking evidence-based protocols for tooth whitening and managing sensitivity in complex cases.
SprintRay Midas World Tour brings chairside 3D printing education to London
CPD-accredited hands-on training in chairside 3D printing coming to London 22 May; registration now open.
Dental school and NHS hub to open in Gloucester in 2027
UK dental school opening in 2027 with NHS hub; addresses workforce shortages affecting regional access to care.
UK hospitals extract 33,976 children's teeth from decay in 2025
UK caries hospitalization rates surge 11% in 2025; deprived communities hit hardest. Benchmark your prevention protocols.
Dentistry has lost its purpose, says Slow Dentistry founder
Philosophical challenge from a respected clinician on whether dentistry has lost sight of its core purpose and patient-centered foundation.
Dental therapist shares multidisciplinary hospital care insights
Insight into how dental therapists expand patient access in hospital oncology teams and why secondary care training matters.
Dental Protection launches UK hub for internationally qualified dentists
International dental graduates in the UK can now access free contract review and 24/7 mental health support through a new dedicated hub.
Financial risks of dental practice ownership explained
Essential reading for dentists considering practice ownership or partnership to understand personal liability exposure and protection strategies.
Karolinska Institutet tops QS dentistry ranking for 2026
Career prospects: Karolinska tops global dentistry rankings; context for Nordic dental education quality.
AI-SEO for dentists in 2026: what actually matters
Patient discovery now happens across AI overviews, maps, and social media, not just search rankings. Your practice needs a presence everywhere.
Cadaveric Materials in Dental Education: A Scoping Review
Review documents anatomy teaching dominance but reveals lack of evidence linking cadaver training to improved surgical patient care.
Suicide awareness posters boost staff knowledge in UK dental clinics
Dental staff and students lack awareness of suicide support resources; practical posters increase visibility but require paired training.
Conscious sedation cuts dental treatment costs versus general anaesthetic
Cost-benefit analysis shows CS frees theatre time and cuts treatment costs; applicable to secondary care planning.
Study reveals gaps in patient knowledge of anticoagulants before tooth extraction
Study confirms patient education gaps on anticoagulants before extractions; standardised protocols needed for safer outcomes.
Campaign pushes for community-based dental school in Lincolnshire
UK workforce development: Lincoln dental school campaign addresses rural training gaps and retention challenges.
Course on complex root canal anatomy and modern treatment techniques
Endodontics webinar from specialist with 10 years GDP experience: practical strategies for complex root canal cases.
Dental therapists underutilised in UK practices, expert warns
Practical insight into therapist skill utilisation and how full scope practice improves both efficiency and patient care in UK dentistry.