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Disallowed dental prescriptions leave pharmacies £50,000 out of pocket

Don’t let McCloud cloud your future: what dentists need to know about NHS pensions

Why I switched to W&H handpieces – and never looked back

‘Lack of political will’ blamed as child tooth decay hospital admissions rise

GDC forecasts financial reserves below target as fitness-to-practise costs rise

DHSC to consult on dental hygienist and therapist independent prescribing rights

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has opened discussions on prescribing rights for dental hygienists and therapists with…

From tea-maker to dental therapist: why I built the diploma I wish had existed

After starting her career in dentistry making tea at 15, Poppy Dunton has gone on to create a Level 7…

Could your clinical photography win you a pro kit?

What makes great clinical photography? DB Orthodontics is putting that to the test with a competition, giving dental professionals the…

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Spilling the ‘t’: debunking myths around converting to private dentistry

£3m investment moves enamel regeneration technology closer to market

Clinical Dentistry

Treating diastema with periodontal disease: a multidisciplinary case

Dentistry in Focus

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping dentistry, from diagnostics and clinical documentation to practice management and patient care. Explore its growing applications, the opportunities and ethical questions they raise, and what this rapidly evolving technology could mean for the future of the profession.

Read our guide to AI in dentistry

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Extended reads

Skilled Worker visas and UK dentistry – what has changed one year on?

Tooth regrowth in adults: what we know so far

NHS dental contract reform: what’s changed and where do we go from here?

Dementia and oral health: essential knowledge for the dental team

Employment law changes: everything dental professionals need to know

Plan for change: how is NHS dentistry being fixed?

Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know

Do direct-to-consumer orthodontics have a place in dentistry?

Fitness to practise: all you need to know as a dental professional

Dental recovery plan – what has it achieved so far?

Dental amalgam – everything you need to know about its use and ban

Overseas registration exam in dentistry: all you need to know

Dentistry's guides

Rethinking shade selection in modern restorative dentistry

Is your dental unit good for your health?

Transforming your day-to-day dental workflow with 3D printing

What’s your handpiece persona?

Clinical Dentistry

Dentistry’s guide to dental photography with Sony

Aura’s guide to infection control in dental practice

Dentistry’s guide to dental implants

Dentistry’s guide to AI in dentistry

Dentistry’s guide to intraoral scanners

Dentistry’s guide to electric toothbrushes

Dentistry’s guide to dental financing for patients

Dentistry’s guide to financial planning for dentists

NHS to Private

Spilling the ‘t’: debunking myths around converting to private dentistry

What comes next for NHS dentistry in Wales? Understanding your options

The realities of the NHS dental contract in Wales

How to go about becoming a mixed dental practice

Increasing the number of overseas dentists – overcoming the practicalities

Moving from NHS to private dentistry? Make replacing your benefits a priority

Christian Darnell explores the often-overlooked financial implications of moving from NHS to private dentistry, and why dentists should prioritise replacing…

Funding: the ‘F word’ missing from government contract reform plans

Les Jones speaks to Shiv Pabary about why funding remains the biggest obstacle to the government’s longstanding promise of NHS…

The future of dentistry – why adaptability matters more than ever

Nigel Jones contrasts decades of stagnant NHS contract debates with the tech-driven growth mindset thriving across private dentistry. It’s such…

Dental handpiece essentials

Dentistry’s guide to handpieces

Handpiece maintenance and decontamination: are you doing it correctly?

Five signs your handpiece is holding you back

AI & technology

Dental handpiece compliance: are you missing a step?

NHS in crisis

Registration versus participation: two million NHS-registered Scots have not seen a dentist within two years

Northern Irish dentists face a shortfall of £50 per hour in funding

BDA rejects incremental ADG reform call amid NHS dentistry crisis

The NHS unscheduled care blind spot: where the reporting risks lie

The real problem with NHS dentistry… and why it’s not money

Dentists are not disappearing. NHS dentistry is.

Dental experts back NHS England move to reduce record-keeping burden

James Frith appointed as dental minister: here’s everything you need to know

Dentists’ taxable income rises across UK, with Scotland nearing £100,000

Greed or psychological crisis? The human impact of NHS clawback

NHS dental contract reform: what’s changed and where do we go from here?

Will Andy Burnham reform the NHS dental contract?

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Dentistry HR

We're excited to announce the launch of Dentistry HR

Bringing payroll, rotas, contracts and HR compliance into one place, Dentistry HR helps practices reduce admin, stay organised and manage their teams with greater clarity and confidence.

Clinical

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Clinical Dentistry

Treating diastema with periodontal disease: a multidisciplinary case

Restorative dentistry

ESTELITE composites: specialists and all-round performers for modern restorative dentistry

Implant dentistry

Full-arch implant course: a new standard in education

Building a stronger clear aligner practice with clinical confidence

Primary root canal treatment of UL7 with GenEndo and bioroot flow bioceramic sealer

PATZi protocol in atrophic maxillary full-arch implant rehabilitations

Pretam Gharat explores the evolution of immediate full-arch implant rehabilitation and introduces the PATZi protocol, a systematic approach designed to…

Implant dentistry

A smarter approach to minimally invasive restorative dentistry: understanding injection moulding for confident restorative outcomes

Minimally invasive restorative treatments are desired by many clinicians, and can give patients an excellent long-term outcome whilst preserving as…

Restorative dentistry

Building trust in Invisalign treatment decisions

Join David Bretton on 16 September at 7pm as he discusses building trust in Invisalign treatment decisions. By the end…

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Don’t let McCloud cloud your future: what dentists need to know about NHS pensions

Why I switched to W&H handpieces – and never looked back

From tea-maker to dental therapist: why I built the diploma I wish had existed

Could your clinical photography win you a pro kit?

Dr Devisha Patel and KaVo – ergonomics and products that are designed to deliver

Mouthwash myths: what does the evidence say?

How sports dentistry is shaping a micro-invasive approach to care

Experience closer consultations and effortless workflow with Belmont’s standalone folding legrest Eurus Swivel Chair

Dental chair disinfection: why material compatibility matters

Finance & accounting

Drip feeding your pension: could small, regular contributions make a big difference?

Restorative dentistry

ESTELITE composites: specialists and all-round performers for modern restorative dentistry

Implant dentistry

Full-arch implant course: a new standard in education

Business

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Don’t let McCloud cloud your future: what dentists need to know about NHS pensions

GDC forecasts financial reserves below target as fitness-to-practise costs rise

Northern Irish dentists face a shortfall of £50 per hour in funding

Finance & accounting

Drip feeding your pension: could small, regular contributions make a big difference?

Creating a more sustainable and profitable dental practice

Patient trust: the make or break of treatment acceptance

Sarika Shah explores why patient trust is at the heart of every treatment decision, the small behaviours that build or…

Patient management

Could you have a pension gap? How to stay on track for retirement

Wesleyan Financial Services explains how dentists can identify a pension gap, assess their retirement income needs and plan ahead for…

Finance & accounting

The real problem with NHS dentistry… and why it’s not money

Neel Kothari explains why administrative burnout and a lack of clinical support, not funding, are the real reasons dentists are…

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Dentistry Webinars

Wednesday

30

September

Webinar

Wednesday 30 September

The hidden risks in dentists’ retirement plans

Speakers: Neil Richardson, Rebecca Johnson

The hidden risks in dentists’ retirement plans In this webinar, we will explore the key factors that influence retirement success and how to make informed decisions for a more secure financial future. We’ll discuss the impact of early retirement, the cost of delaying retirement planning, and how inflation can affect the long-term value of your…

Thursday

01

October

Webinar

Thursday 01 October

Fibredontics: a new era in clinical restorative dentistry

Speakers: Wynn Jenkins

Fibredontics: a new era in clinical restorative dentistry This webinar will provide an overview of the current procedures in the placement of fibres with a view to bridgework, splinting and several other related restorative procedures. Learning outcomes

Tuesday

06

October

Webinar

Tuesday 06 October

Take back control of your NHS contract

Speakers: Beth Richardson

Take back control of your NHS contract Hear how Dr Beth Richardson delivers her full NHS contract on DentalMonitoring with fewer appointments and full control of her list. Through real numbers and honest challenges, here’s what actually changed in the process. Learning outcomes

Dental Compliance

Discover Dentistry Compliance

Dental handpiece compliance: are you missing a step?

Dental unit waterlines: from biofilm to best practice

CQC registration has changed – here’s what dental squat practices need to know

Rodericks Dental Partners selects Dentistry Compliance to strengthen compliance oversight across its practices

Know where you stand: a practical compliance self-check for dental practices

From ‘probably fine’ to provably compliant

What have practices learned about dental compliance in 2025, and what are inspectors focusing on in 2026? Dental practices entered…

Dental compliance: many hands make light work

Samantha Spriggs how to utilise the entire team to ensure that dental compliance is managed effectively and with ease. Compliance…

Start 2026 with clarity: your 31-day January compliance reset

If you’re looking to go into 2026 feeling organised, confident and inspection-ready, the January Compliance Reset Planner is the solution.…