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• A new conversation: North of England Dentistry Show launches 2026 programme 
  The rate of change in dentistry has never been higher – which is why the 2026 North of England Dentistry Show (NOE) has been revamped to help clinicians navigate what comes next.  With technology, patient expectations and the pace of innovation accelerating faster by the day, dentistry is at a crossroads. NOE 26 will bring…
• Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist: the journey so far
  Sheena Tanna, winner of Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist, shares how her journey has ‘exceeded expectations’ and caught the attention of national media. Earlier this year, Dentistry revealed Dr Sheena Tanna as the winner its Next Top Digital Dentist competition – a brand-new initiative created to champion dentists embracing a digital transformation. Run in collaboration…
• Six ways to use psychology to improve oral health compliance
  Syeda Amera Hussaini explores the psychology behind clean teeth and how an understanding of this can improve patients’ oral health and hygiene compliance. There is a moment every dental professional recognises – the patient settles into the chair, hands clasped, shoulders tense, eyes fixed on the ceiling. Before I even lift a mirror, I can…
• Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries
  Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in a new study. Researchers from Zhejiang University tested the blood of more than 4,000 pregnant people during each trimester and 42 days postpartum. Their babies then attended follow-up appointments up to the age of five,…
• Acteon Optima: a compact and user-focused CBCT unit
  When it comes to imaging technology, the Acteon Optima stands out as a truly exceptional CBCT solution, combining elegant design, unrivalled compactness, and outstanding user experience. In a market where space, efficiency and clinical confidence matter more than ever, the Optima delivers on every level. Compact, beautifully built, and designed for any surgery The Acteon…