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Extra funds granted to stabilise public dental services in Northern Ireland

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Health officials in Northern Ireland have pledged to repair ailing publicly funded dental services via long-term reforms; ...

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Ivoclar Summer School 2026 to take place in ten countries

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Under the motto “Travel, learn, connect”, the Ivoclar Summer School will return this year. First launched in 2022, the ...

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NHS dental charges rise again amid access crisis

LONDON, England: National Health Service (NHS) dental charges in England have increased once more, under amended regulations that came into force this ...

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SprintRay Midas World Tour heads to London

LONDON, England: SprintRay has announced that it will host the London stop of its Midas World Tour, an exclusive hands-on educational event showcasing ...

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Interceptive aligner treatment in a growing Class II, Division 1 patient

Early intervention in growing patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion aims to reduce sagittal discrepancies, guide dentofacial development and minimise...

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Elite athletes face hidden oral health crisis

LONDON, England: Elite athletes may represent peak physical performance, but growing evidence suggests that their oral health is often far from ...

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Study finds high rate of undiagnosed diabetes in dental patients

LONDON, England: Routine dental appointments may offer a practical opportunity to identify undiagnosed diabetes risk, according to new research from ...

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MRC European Summit combines education and networking

WAALWIJK, Netherlands: From 18 to 20 November, the seventh edition of the MRC European Summit, hosted by Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC), will take place ...

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BDA warns dentist expansion alone will not solve NHS dental crisis

LONDON, England: The UK government’s plan to expand registration routes for overseas dentists has been positioned as a major step towards easing the ...

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Glass-ceramic veneer cementation: Full adhesive workflow with PANAVIA Veneer LC

In my experience, the cementation of glass-ceramic veneers is one of the most technique-sensitive procedures in restorative dentistry, owing to the minimal ...

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The minimally invasive mandate: Are UK dental schools keeping pace?

Despite rapid advancements in digital cariology and biomaterials, a translation gap remains between modern clinical capabilities and resources and the ...

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UK expands registration routes to bring more dentists into practice

LONDON, England: The UK government has announced measures aimed at increasing the number of dentists able to practise, as part of a wider effort to improve ...

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Behaviour change intervention for periodontal disease—does it help?

MANCHESTER, England: Many dental professionals use behavioural techniques alongside routine oral hygiene advice to help patients improve their brushing and ...

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UK government broadens scope of extra NHS dental slots

LONDON, England: More patients are set to benefit from expanded access to National Health Service (NHS) dental services in the UK following clarification of...

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“Dentistry is in its most exciting phase”

Dr Martin Wanendeya is an award-winning implant dentist with a passion for restoring function, aesthetics and confidence for his patients. Alongside ...

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Children’s tooth extractions highlight gaps in NHS dental access

LONDON, England: Dental health in children remains a significant public health concern, and new data has underscored ongoing pressures on services. Recent ...

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3D-printing expo Formnext 2026 names UK as partner country

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: The organisers of the Formnext 3D-printing expo and convention have named the UK as the partner country of this year’s ...

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Therapeutic pulpotomy emerging as an alternative to root canal therapy

DUNDEE, Scotland: Management of irreversible pulpitis in permanent teeth is undergoing a gradual but meaningful shift. Advances in diagnostic understanding ...

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Using AI in dentistry to minimise the risk of formal complaints

Formal complaints are one of the most stressful aspects of clinical dental practice and are widely recognised as a significant source of professional ...

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Study highlights oral health challenges in children with severe obesity

BORDEAUX, France: Research on children with severe or complex obesity suggests that oral health is often sidelined, despite its close links to overall ...

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Cutting dentistry’s nitrous oxide footprint

LONDON, England: The National Health Service (NHS) has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is focused on reducing anaesthetic gas use. In UK ...

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Linda AI secures funding to expand AI-driven front-desk support

DUBLIN, Ireland: Linda AI, a health technology startup expanding front-desk capacity in dental practices, has raised €2.6 million in capital in an ...

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New digital medical device supports self-management of jaw pain

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: A new app designed to support patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has recently been launched as the world’s first...

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The endodontic challenge in patients with diabetes: Pathophysiology, clinical impact and treatment considerations

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that has emerged as a major global health concern. It is broadly classified into two main types. Type...

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New care network improves dental access for cancer survivors

LEEDS, England: Improving oral healthcare for patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer remains a persistent challenge in the UK. Many ...

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Can AI help dental practices cut their carbon footprint?

DUBLIN, Ireland: Sustainability is now widely recognised as a core responsibility in dentistry, although translating this into measurable action remains ...

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Glasgow Caledonian to lead national doctoral programme in oral health

GLASGOW, Scotland: Glasgow Caledonian University has recently secured £2.6 million (€3.0 million*) to lead a new UK-wide doctoral training programme ...

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Scottish pilot models impact of water fluoridation

DUNDEE, Scotland: Water fluoridation may offer a route to improving children’s oral health in Scotland, according to new modelling work. The researchers ...

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Save the date: GC announces One Week of Excellence in Japan in October 2026

TOKYO, Japan: Leading dental manufacturer GC Corp. has invited global dental professionals to save the date for its sixth International Dental Symposium, ...

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Dental voucher plan criticised amid NHS dentistry crisis

LONDON, England: A proposed dental voucher scheme has reignited debate over the future of National Health Service (NHS) dentistry in England. The idea, set ...

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“Being a role model is one of the most rewarding ways to transfer knowledge and skills”

Role models shape how dental students see the profession, their own potential and even their well-being. In a recent British Dental Journal special feature ...

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Scrap the tooth tax: campaign calls for VAT-free children’s oral care

LONDON, England: A new national campaign led by ORDO is urging the UK government to abolish the so-called “tooth tax” by removing VAT from children’s ...

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Children’s oral health crisis persists despite government action, experts warn

LEEDS, England: As a crucial dimension of the overall oral health crisis continuing to rankle across the UK, children’s access to NHS dental care and ...

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Most UK adults do not realise that periodontal disease may be associated with diabetes, study finds

LONDON, England: More than a third of UK adults in a study by periodontal health brand Corsodyl experience bleeding gingivae at least once a month when they...

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Root canal therapy linked to reduced inflammation and improved blood glucose control

LONDON, England: Although periapical periodontitis can increase systemic inflammation and is associated with cardiovascular risk and impaired glycaemic ...

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Study investigates chairside HIV testing in London dental clinics

LONDON, England: In the Global North, HIV/Aids is often seen as a historic problem; however, as UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima stressed in a new ...

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