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MIH—detect, protect, preserve

Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), recognised as a clinical condition since 2001, is a common developmental enamel defect affecting the first permanent...

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Barriers to preventive oral healthcare in the UK

WEYBRIDGE, England: Despite established guidance on preventive oral healthcare in the UK, gaps remain between policy and practice, including in how ...

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Bupa Dental Care launches Curodont Repair across UK practices

BRISTOL, England: UK dental group Bupa Dental Care has partnered with Swiss healthcare company vVARDIS to introduce Curodont Repair across its UK practices....

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BDA tackles populist myths about migration and dental access

LONDON, England: The British Dental Association (BDA) has rejected claims that migrants receive preferential access to National Health Service (NHS) dental ...

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Study explores student and staff experiences of digital dentistry education

PLYMOUTH, England: Digital dentistry is becoming increasingly integrated into clinical practice, but evidence on its implementation in undergraduate dental ...

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Amalgam versus composite: UK study warns of care crisis over 2034 phase-out

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: Amalgam is still the most commonly used material for posterior restorations under National Health Service (NHS) provision in ...

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From bench to chairside: Inside GC’s dental product development process

LEUVEN, Belgium: Whether it is a sophisticated composite or an advanced adhesive, every new dental product must be safe, precise and reliable. At GC, ...

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Dentists’ taxable income rises across the UK

LONDON, England: A new national earnings report shows that the taxable income of self-employed dentists has increased across every UK nation, reflecting ...

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Non-invasive brush biopsy test could improve early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma

LONDON, England: Although most suspicious oral lesions are not malignant, determining this may require invasive scalpel biopsy, and the referral process can...

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University spin-out raises funds for AI-driven dental diagnostics tool

LONDON, England: Interpretation of dental radiographs can vary substantially between clinicians, and studies have reported low detection rates for certain ...

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NHS dental prescribing: What a decade of data reveals

LONDON, England: A ten-year analysis of National Health Service (NHS) dental prescribing in England suggests that antimicrobial and analgesic prescribing, ...

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GC celebrates 105 years of excellence: Tradition, ethics and innovation

LEUVEN, Belgium: GC Corporation is marking a special anniversary in the dental world this year as it looks back on 105 years of history. What began in 1921 ...

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Medit announces global launch of Realtime Intelligence

SEOUL, South Korea: Medit, a global digital dentistry company, has launched Realtime Intelligence enhanced scanning worldwide. This software feature is ...

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NHS England issues new framework for dental care in older adults

LONDON, England: Meeting the oral care needs of rapidly ageing populations is one of the greatest challenges facing modern dentistry. A new document from ...

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Study warns social media misinformation may put orthodontic patients at risk

BIRMINGHAM, England: Social media is increasingly used to promote orthodontic treatment directly to prospective patients, including by direct-to-consumer ...

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From seeds to systems: Why AI is becoming the operating system of modern dentistry

One year after I argued that dental practices that adopt digital technologies early will dominate tomorrow, artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry has ...

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Fasting-mimicking diet may reduce periodontal inflammation

LONDON, England: Although dietary interventions have been associated with reduced systemic inflammation, their relevance to periodontal disease remains ...

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Periodontal disease carries a measurable environmental cost

DUBLIN, Ireland: A new life cycle assessment study has put figures to the environmental burden associated with periodontal disease, adding a sustainability ...

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GC Europe Campus: Where innovation meets hands-on experience

LEUVEN, Belgium: GC Europe, a leading oral health company supplying dental products and services to dental professionals, is emphasising the importance of ...

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England to expand dental training amid NHS crisis

LONDON, England: As part of its efforts to secure sufficient dental appointments for many patients in need, the UK government has announced the first ...

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Improving primary dental access for cancer patients

BRISTOL, England: People who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer may require long-term dental maintenance and preventive care. In South West ...

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NHS dental appointment no-shows add pressure to struggling services

LONDON, England: Recent reports have highlighted the growing number of National Health Service (NHS) dental appointments being missed without cancellation. ...

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Can skill mix expand preventive dental care for children in England?

LONDON, England: The National Health Service (NHS) dental access crisis in England has brought renewed attention to children’s oral health, as caries ...

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Dental technicians and the digital future: Why embracing change secures the profession

For generations, dental technicians have been the quiet architects behind every confident smile. Working behind the scenes in laboratories, technicians ...

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Study links periodontal disease to autoimmune disease and all-cause mortality

LONDON, England: Periodontal disease may be associated with wider systemic inflammatory and immune-related health risks, according to a new ...

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Review highlights gaps in undergraduate implant education in UK and Ireland

BRISTOL, England: Although dental implantology has traditionally been regarded as a postgraduate subject, graduating dentists increasingly need to ...

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British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show opens in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, England: The British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show 2026 opened today at the NEC in Birmingham. Free to attend for dental professionals,...

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“Emotional intelligence is the thread that underpins every successful interaction in dentistry”

Dentistry demands clinical precision, often within tight time constraints and under pressure to meet patients’ expectations, but effective practice ...

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Haptic virtual reality in dental training: “Adopting new technologies requires time and commitment”

LONDON, England: Dental training has been evolving rapidly in recent years alongside digital technology, reshaping how dental students are taught, assessed ...

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AI adoption in dental practices: “Wait and see is not a strategy in an exponential world”

Piers Linney, MBE, is a British entrepreneur, former Dragons’ Den investor and business speaker with a background in law, finance and digital technology. ...

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MIH—detect, protect, preserve

Barriers to preventive oral healthcare in the UK

Bupa Dental Care launches Curodont Repair across UK practices

BDA tackles populist myths about migration and dental access

Study explores student and staff experiences of digital dentistry education

Amalgam versus composite: UK study warns of care crisis over 2034 phase-out

From bench to chairside: Inside GC’s dental product development process

Dentists’ taxable income rises across the UK

Non-invasive brush biopsy test could improve early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma

University spin-out raises funds for AI-driven dental diagnostics tool

NHS dental prescribing: What a decade of data reveals

GC celebrates 105 years of excellence: Tradition, ethics and innovation

Medit announces global launch of Realtime Intelligence

NHS England issues new framework for dental care in older adults

Study warns social media misinformation may put orthodontic patients at risk

From seeds to systems: Why AI is becoming the operating system of modern dentistry

Fasting-mimicking diet may reduce periodontal inflammation

Periodontal disease carries a measurable environmental cost

GC Europe Campus: Where innovation meets hands-on experience

England to expand dental training amid NHS crisis

Improving primary dental access for cancer patients

NHS dental appointment no-shows add pressure to struggling services

Can skill mix expand preventive dental care for children in England?

Dental technicians and the digital future: Why embracing change secures the profession

Study links periodontal disease to autoimmune disease and all-cause mortality

Review highlights gaps in undergraduate implant education in UK and Ireland

British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show opens in Birmingham

“Emotional intelligence is the thread that underpins every successful interaction in dentistry”

Haptic virtual reality in dental training: “Adopting new technologies requires time and commitment”

AI adoption in dental practices: “Wait and see is not a strategy in an exponential world”

Seeing beyond the implant site: how comprehensive CBCT imaging improves diagnosis and treatment planning

Chairside solutions in modern practice: Delivering faster, smarter care

Prevention and endoscopic management of intra-operatory and post-operatory complications in lateral access sinus lift procedures

The endodontic precision protocol—simple, predictable, repeatable

Controlling overhead without compromising on clinical excellence

Doctor-led hybrid aligner treatment: Elevating diagnosis and planning with advanced digital tools

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