National Dental News
- Leaving the NHS: how to go private in five stepsThinking about leaving the NHS? Practice Plan explains how to make the move to private dentistry in five stages. Deciding to leave the NHS and transition to private dentistry is a significant step – one that can feel both exciting and daunting. If you’re an NHS dentist contemplating this change, you’re not alone. Many dentists…
- Technology in dentistry: ‘You have to move with the times’Cutting-edge technology is transforming the patient experience – Dental Sky explains why it is important to keep up to date. As awareness of light therapy’s healing benefits grows, lasers are rapidly gaining traction in dentistry. Many patients are now seeking a minimally invasive alternative to more traditional methods, keen to experience accelerated healing and quicker…
- How much do genes influence caries development?Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly, researchers identified two genes that impact the formation of dentin and enamel. Variations in the ENAM and MMP genes may play a role in the progression of caries by making the tooth more susceptible to…
- The case for integrated patient wellness in dental practicesDietitian Sophie Medlin on why dental clinics should take a joined-up approach to patient wellness. The connection between oral health and overall wellbeing is gaining widespread recognition. Today’s health-conscious patients are increasingly drawn to dental practices that go beyond traditional care, with teams that understand the mouth as a vital gateway to overall health. They…
- Kevin Lewis (1949-2025): dentistry’s voice of reason Kevin Lewis, one of the most important voices in UK dentistry, has died at the age of 76. From general practice to dentolegal leadership, and a later role as beloved ambassador and commentator, he helped the dental profession navigate a changing landscape for more than 50 years. His work, marked as much by reinvention…