Laboratory

Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’

The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…

Dentistry

Scientists invent dentures with octopus-inspired suckers

A team of scientists have designed a new type of denture with octopus-like suckers for improved grip and comfort. The…

Dentistry

Transforming lives through dental care in Uganda

Nina Frketin shares the unforgettable experience of her trip to Uganda with dental charity Den-tech and how she helped to…

Dentistry

‘Die Zirkonzahn Schule’ – Heroes of dental technology

Discover courses and schools for dental technicians and dentists in the heart of the Italian Alps at the Zirkonzahn School.…

Dentistry

Sponsored

Dental labs have been ‘hit hardest’ by the autumn budget

Matt Everatt looks at what yesterday’s autumn budget announcement means for UK dental laboratories. Dental laboratories in the UK, like…

Business

The 2024 Laboratory Leading 20 revealed!

Celebrating influence, skill and impact in dental technology – welcome to the 2024 Laboratory Leading 20. Back for its second…

Dentistry

Is this the end for dental technicians?

Matt Everatt predicts when dental technicians will cease to exist and whether the workforce’s steady decline is reversible. Following the…

Dentistry

A letter to my younger self – Giles Bradley

Reflecting on his career, Giles Bradley discusses the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone and how dental technology…

Dentistry

Winning Best Clinical Dental Technician

Gosia Ciepiela discusses the ‘incredible’ moment of winning Best Clinical Dental Technician and what it means to her. Please introduce…

Dentistry

Puppies and pizza – keeping the lab team content

Sarah Jordan discusses the small adjustments her lab made to promote happiness and wellbeing at work among the team. Hi!…

Laboratory

Guide to writing a robust and effective SOP

Emily and Eleanor Pittard demystify what an SOP is, why they are so important for dental labs and how to…

Dentistry

UK labs join global corporate Corus

Corus, a global digital dental laboratory group, has expanded further into the UK market with three new UK labs joining…

Dentistry

Business planning for success

The strategic blueprint: Eleanor and Emily Pittard discuss how to make an effective business plan that will be a powerful…

Business

Dencraft on winning Best Aesthetic Laboratory

Leanne Levick, laboratory manager at Dencraft, discusses how it felt to win Best Aesthetic Laboratory and her advice for maintaining…

Dentistry

Are overseas technicians the key to success?

Jinesh Patel discusses why hiring overseas technicians could be a strategic move for your lab, and his tips for becoming…

Business

Making life easier with digital dentistry

Carving a new era: Ashley Byrne explains why he is never looking back after adopting digital diagnostic set-ups. I remember…

AI & technology

Do dental regulators protect illegal manufacture in dentistry? – part one

Dentistry.co.uk and Laboratory ask where the professions’s regulators stand on the illegal dental manufacture or import of dental devices such…

Dentistry

A letter to my younger self – Nina Frketin

Dental technician Nina Frketin looks back on the lessons she has learned over the years in a letter to her…

Dentistry

Are side hustles worth the hassle?

Matt Everatt discusses what he has learned from his side hustles and how they can improve your mental health. What…

Business