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• Dentistry Top 50 2026 revealed
  The wait is over. The Dentistry Top 50 2026 has arrived, celebrating the people whose work, leadership and ideas are helping to shape the future of UK dentistry. Nineteen people join the Top 50 for the first time this year, alongside returning figures who continue to make their mark on the profession. The list spans…
• Dental nurse exemption considered in review of ‘nurse’ title
  The government has launched a call for evidence on protecting the title ‘nurse’ in law, while recognising that established roles such as dental nurse may need exemptions. Dental nurse is already a protected title under the Dentists Act 1984, and dental nurses must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) to use it. However,…
• Large trial supports silver diamine fluoride for childhood decay
  A large US trial has found that silver diamine fluoride can arrest tooth decay in more than half of affected baby teeth when applied every six months. The Phase III study, published online in JAMA Pediatrics, included 830 children under the age of six with severe early childhood caries. Researchers tested 38% silver diamine fluoride…
• Everything you need to know about pterygoid implants
  Dr Pretam Gharat explores the indications, placement technique, anatomical considerations and potential complications of pterygoid implants. Pterygoid implants represent an effective fixed implant treatment for the atrophic posterior maxilla. They provide a highly stable, fixed alternative for treating a severely resorbed maxillary jaw without complicated bone grafting procedures. By anchoring directly into the dense, non-resorbing…
• Why Dentistry Show London 2026 should already be in your diary
  With the full conference programme now live, Dentistry Show London (DSL) 2026 is giving dental professionals the chance to plan two days of education, innovation and networking tailored to the challenges facing modern practice. Taking place at ExceL London on 9-10 October 2026, the free-to-attend event will welcome more than 4,000 dental professionals for a…