A new randomised controlled split-mouth study looked at which material works best as a pulp cap after pulpotomy in primary molars. Mineral trioxide aggregate is well established for this, but its handling requirements and cost have led dentists to look at other calcium silicate-based materials. The study compared ProRoot MTA with Biodentine and TotalFill BC RRM Putty. The researchers found important differences in application time.
Prof. Anne George of the University of Illinois Chicago has received a grant to look further into dentine phosphophoryn, or DPP. It is a protein involved in tooth formation. Her work builds on nearly three decades of research into these proteins. The aim is to find out whether DPP could one day help damaged teeth repair themselves.
A targeted assessment by the OPSS tested 70 teeth-whitening products. Of those, 45 went over the hydrogen peroxide limit for direct consumer sale. That is nearly two thirds. The findings come with advice for dental teams.
This piece from Dentistry.co.uk is aimed at dentists thinking about buying their first practice. It sets out the legal, financial and practical issues to weigh up before going ahead. Deal structures and due diligence are both covered. The article calls the purchase likely to be one of the largest investments of a dentist’s career.
A man who was badly hurt in a serious cycling accident has told his story. The crash put his teeth at risk, and his life too. He has since won an Against the Odds award, and he explains how orthodontic treatment helped put his smile back on track.
A new report shows a record 76% of Scottish five-year-olds in Primary 1 had no obvious tooth decay. Average decay experience also fell to its lowest level on record, at 0.92 affected, missing or filled teeth per child. But the picture is not the same everywhere. Children’s oral health varied drastically with deprivation.
Reproducing the optical characteristics of natural teeth is one of the key challenges in direct restorative dentistry. ESTELITE ASTERIA by TOKUYAMA DENTAL combines spherical sub-micron fillers, a coordinated shade system and efficient handling to support the creation of natural-looking aesthetic…
British Dental Journal, Published online: 23 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41415-026-0328-xJapan: Teeth reveal hidden signs of a rare bone disorder
If your child still has baby teeth, you may wonder whether it is too early to think about braces or visiting an orthodontist. The short answer is no. A child doesn’t need to lose all their baby teeth before seeing…
As long as your retainer doesn’t hurt and still fits over your teeth, you can wear it – even if it feels tight. Your teeth may have slightly shifted, and you may need to wear your retainer longer each day…