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• Eddie Scher 1950-2026: pioneer who helped implant dentistry find its place  
  Eddie Scher, a defining figure in UK implant dentistry and former ADI president, has died after a career in clinical education. A specialist prosthodontist and oral surgeon, lifelong educator and one of the architects of the Association of Dental Implantology, Eddie helped guide implant dentistry from its pioneering years towards the respected discipline it is…
• Navigating dental therapy in the NHS
  With skill mix being hailed as the new way of working for the NHS, does dental therapy really benefit? Or is it a wolf in sheep’s clothing? On one hand, we are hearing more than ever about prevention, access, workforce pressures, skill mix and reform. Dental therapists are finally being recognised within NHS policy conversations…
• Planning for predictability: how MiSmile Treatment Planning Services support Invisalign clinicians
  Oliver Smart and Cat McLennan discuss how MiSmile Treatment Planning Services help Invisalign clinicians improve predictability, reduce refinements and save valuable time through specialist orthodontic support. With increasing demand for clear aligner treatment, clinicians are looking for ways to improve efficiency, confidence and predictability in their cases. We spoke to Oliver Smart, clinical director of…
• Less than half of Northern Ireland registered with a health service dentist
  New data shows that just 49% of the population of Northern Ireland was registered with a health service dentist as of March 2026, with the British Dental Association (BDA) warning that these figures were the mark of a ‘disappearing service’. Registration has plummeted since 2023 when it stood at 70% – the current lows have…
• CQC registration has changed – here’s what dental squat practices need to know 
  Pat Langley looks at what entrepreneurial dentists wanting to start up a new squat practice need to know in light of the recent changes to the CQC registration process.  Opening a new dental practice has never been a small undertaking. Between securing premises, fitting out surgeries, recruiting the right team, and building a patient base, the squat…