California orthodontic network consolidates operations across five locations
Multi-location practices consolidating under unified care models offer insights into scaling orthodontic operations efficiently.
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British Dental Conference opens in Birmingham with 10,000 attendees
Free two-day continuing education event in Birmingham this week covers digital workflows, implants, AI diagnostics and practice management.
Dentistry industry shifts toward AI adoption for efficiency
Understand how AI adoption is changing dental practice operations and what peers in the industry are implementing now.
Five hidden HR risks in dental practices and prevention
Free webinar on HR compliance gaps and team management risks specific to dental practices.
AI adoption in dental practices is not optional, says business strategist
Strategic perspective on AI adoption for practice leaders facing competitive pressure and revenue opportunities.
AI tools help independent dental practices manage staffing and costs
Independent practice owners should understand how AI can offset staffing shortages and reduce operating costs.
Welsh NHS dental contract: 100% of practices rate implementation as poor
Welsh NHS practices overwhelmingly report poor contract implementation; 83% at risk of reducing NHS commitment without support.
Orthodontists face shifting market amid tech and competition
Orthodontists should understand how market shifts affect practice strategy and hiring. Business operations now matter as much as clinical skill.
BDA communications team drives NHS dentistry reform agenda
Learn how the BDA's communications strategy has reshaped dentistry's public image and advanced NHS reform policy.
Why dental practices resist AI note-taking despite time savings
Explains why adoption of AI note-taking remains low despite tool availability in major practice software systems.
HelpDental launches online booking app for NHS and private dentists
First practical tool centralising live dental availability across 11,000+ practices. Check if your practice data and booking system are integrated.
Dentistry can learn from aviation, hospitality, and sports
Practical operational strategies from hospitality, aviation, and sports show how dental practices can improve efficiency and consistency.
Dentistry can learn operational lessons from non-healthcare industries
Practice leaders seeking operational improvements should consider lessons from non-healthcare industries like aviation.
AI tackles missed calls and chair utilization in dental practices
How AI automation addresses common operational leaks that cost practices revenue independent of clinical quality.
Dentists must develop strategies to counter insurer delays
US-focused piece on insurance claim delays. Relevant for practice managers dealing with payment processing.
Five dentists share what they would change about their careers
Five experienced dentists reveal career decisions they would reconsider today, offering practical insights for early-career practitioners.
MDDUS webinar addresses communication skills for difficult patient interactions
Practical webinar on managing difficult patient interactions and reducing complaints and claims.
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.
Dental Directory offers equipment maintenance and repair services
Advertisement for equipment maintenance provider. Consider for practice procurement decisions.
Washington dental practice hit by ransomware attack
Ransomware remains a threat to US dental practices; understand breach response requirements and insurance coverage.
Five new workforce statistics for dentists
Benchmark your practice staffing against latest US dental workforce data: 73% report adequate assistant levels.
DEXIS updates DTX Studio with FDA-cleared AI and multi-site sync
DEXIS DTX Studio v4.7 now available with five times faster full-mouth AI detection and secure multi-site data sync for multi-location practices.
Sage Dental opens new practices in Tennessee and Florida
Sage Dental expands footprint with two new offices in Tennessee and Florida under established clinical leadership.
Connecticut dentists suing patients over unpaid medical debt
U.S.-focused: Connecticut dentists sued patients over debt as hospitals stepped back. Understand collection risks.
Oklahoma law blocks dental insurers from setting fees for uncovered services
Oklahoma dentists can now set independent fees for non-covered services; insurer fee schedules no longer apply.
Brighton Sussex diploma modules 5 and 6 prepare clinicians for advanced implant practice
Final modules of diploma pathway prepare dentists to manage complex implant cases with structured risk awareness and team-based practice development.
Corporate dentistry faces reputation challenges over profit focus
Understand how DSO reputational challenges affect recruitment and patient trust in your region.
Dental job growth stalls in early 2026, ADA data shows
Dental hiring has stalled: only 0.5% job growth in 12 months as of Q1 2026.
28% of US dentists added staff in early 2026
Shows hiring is slowing despite dentists' plans to expand. Helps predict staffing market trends for 2026.
How to handle your first patient complaint
Practical guidance on handling patient complaints for newly qualified dentists starting their first role.
Medicaid's fragmented state programs create barriers for dental providers
U.S. dental leaders identify Medicaid fragmentation as unsolved problem; federal standardization could improve access.
George Cheetham builds multidisciplinary clinics on unified patient care model
Case study of unified practice model showing how centralised multidisciplinary care drives clinic growth and patient outcomes.
Self-employed associates need different engagement than employed teams
Webinar on managing self-employed associates using appropriate engagement strategies rather than employment models.