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A kaleidoscope of education, inspiration and engagement

A look back at this year’s ADI Team Congress.

The Invisible Difference

At the heart of A-dec’s exceptional quality are the “Invisible Differences”, features and processes that might not be immediately obvious but make a huge impact in product performance and customer...

Child dental decay rates highest in London and northern England

The Nuffield Trust has published a new analysis on the state of child dental health across different regions of England.

Transforming smiles and boosting confidence

Lesley Turner examines the rise of aesthetic dentistry in the UK since the pandemic.

Dental professionals encouraged to avoid palliative care

Dental professionals have been urged to reconsider how they manage patients who appear disengaged with their oral health, with a rallying call to “exhaust every option” before considering palliative...

Creating the perfect environment

Stuart Clark considers the impact of a colourful workplace on the dental team.

GDC launches consultation to modernise regulation

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its proposed Corporate Strategy 2026-2028, inviting responses to its plans to transform dental regulation.

Help heal headaches at home

Karen Harnott discusses what dentists can do for patients in pain.

Psycho-social impact of poor oral health highlighted by new partnership

A new partnership has been announced between Philips Sonicare and The Hygiene Bank, with support from television presenter Helen Skelton.

Private dental practice sold to first-time buyer

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet, Surrey.

Digitalising dentistry

Ross Phillips offers a guide to introducing 3D printing to your dental practice.

Global oral health event celebrates collaboration

Members of the global oral health community attended the International College of Dentists (ICD) second Stakeholders’ Day in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 29, 2025.

Vaping increases dependency more than nicotine gum, study reveals

A research paper has revealed that pod-style electronic cigarette devices are more addictive than nicotine gum.

Fighting fraud

Richard Lishman explains how to remain vigilant.

Dentists to receive four per cent pay rise

The government has confirmed NHS dentists will receive a four per cent pay rise that will be backdated to April 1, 2025.