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The orthodontic decision starts far earlier than you think
Long before the first appointment, patients are scrolling, comparing, questioning and deciding. At this year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC), Neil…
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Increasing the number of overseas dentists – overcoming the practicalities
Practice Plan director, Nigel Jones, offers his take on potential solutions to the workforce problem. Patient access has been an issue…
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LDS pass rate under scrutiny as RCS England defends redesign
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) defended its redesigned Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) assessment after candidates…
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Rethinking fluoride therapy for better patient compliance
Dr Chinwe Akuonu explores fluoride misinformation, personalised preventive care and how a patient-friendly approach can improve the compliance with and…
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John Chope (1948–2026): dentist, teacher, mentor and public servant
A dedicated dentist, teacher, mentor and public servant, John Chope made a lasting contribution to the profession over a remarkable…
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PRF in dentistry: translating platelet-rich fibrin biology into everyday practice
Ahead of her Dentistry Show London 2026 presentation, Emily Lu discusses the growing role of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in everyday…
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Dental technician workforce continues decline while overall DCP numbers rise by 5%
The number of dental technicians on the UK register has fallen for the sixth consecutive year, despite the overall dental…
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Tooth regrowth in adults: what we know so far
Many studies have explored the possibility of regenerating natural teeth in recent years. We review the research to determine how…
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Tooth regrowth drug trial planned for 24 children in Japan
A planned Phase IIa trial of an experimental tooth regeneration drug will involve 24 children with severe congenital tooth agenesis,…
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When a formal complaint becomes a professional threat in orthodontics
Consultant orthodontist and researcher Dr Farnaz Parvizi explores how a formal patient complaint can impact clinicians, from wellbeing to professional…
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Complex care pathways: is the NHS model fit for high-need patients?
Complex care pathways could improve care for patients with high levels of disease, says Ian Gordon, but questions remain over…
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Dental experts back NHS England move to reduce record-keeping burden
From AI-assisted paediatric dentistry to tackling the clinical record-keeping burden, this week’s updates highlight how technology, workforce investment and changing…
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VAT on clear aligners: will patient decision making be affected?
Dr Kalim Sadiq explores how the VAT ruling on clear aligners could affect orthodontic practices, treatment costs and patient preferences…
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Treeline Dental Group’s BIG Community Challenge raises £1,000 for Dentaid
Treeline Dental Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to community spirit, teamwork and social responsibility through its BIG Community…
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A-level results day: dental school acceptances hit all-time high
Around 12,550 candidates have been accepted onto dentistry and medicine courses this A-level results day (13 August), a 28% increase…
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What to do if you miss the grades to study dentistry
A-level results day is this week! If you missed the grades to study dentistry at university, Dakshita Goli explains your…
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Studying dentistry abroad: what one UK student’s route says about dental school capacity
When Eshaa Hafeez narrowly missed her dentistry offer, she began looking at other routes into the profession, eventually choosing to study dentistry…
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James Frith appointed as dental minister: here’s everything you need to know
Three weeks into Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s term, the government has announced that James Frith will take on responsibility for…
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Painless techniques: the promise of comfortable dentistry
Charl du Toit explains why he lets the technology do the talking when it comes to meeting patient expectations for…
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