The march of the robots into dentistry continues. In early 2022 GDPUK reported on a robotic implant assistant being used in Los Angeles, and two years later we reported the first crown preparation on a human subject by a robot. Now, it is time to introduce the robot receptionist.
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2026 will rise to £698 for dentists and £108 for dental care professionals (DCPs), as part of the regulator‘s new three-year strategic plan.
A growing body of research continues to underscore the relationship between oral health and systemic disease. A recent study published on October 22, 2025, in Neurology® Open Access, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Neurology, adds further weight to this discussion.
Read more: Linking Oral Disease Burden and Stroke Risk: New Evidence
Sir Julian Hartley has resigned with immediate effect as Chief Executive of the CQC. This is due to his links with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which is the subject of an independent inquiry into maternity and neonatal services. He had only taken over at the CQC in January 2025, and was intended to represent a fresh start there. His departure after less than 12 months is another blow to the troubled regulator.
A newly published study into AI speech tools in dentistry has determined that they could revolutionise dental record-keeping, but added that caution is needed.
Read more: Research Urges Caution on use of AI Dental Record Keeping
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a new £2 billion tax measure targeting self employed, high-earning, professionals in partnership accounting structures, including those operating through limited liability partnerships (LLPs). The reform aims to narrow the tax gap between self-employed partners and employed professionals, including those in dentistry who operate under partnership structures.
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Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]
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Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]
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The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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