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Free resources for dental professionals
Stay informed, enhance your skills, and advance your career with our free expert resources. Explore the latest dental news, in-depth eBooks, and engaging webinars.
Webinars
We are proud to present our series of regular webinars on key clinical topics within dentistry provided for the benefit of our global community. These free-to-join live sessions are presented by key members of the LDI teaching faculty, and provide the opportunity to learn from their expertise and knowledge.
Complex Oral Rehabilitation in Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Analogue and Digital Pathway
Dental Implant Case Discussions
Piezo-Enhanced Microsurgical Endodontics: Bone Window Techniques Across Different Periapical Defect Configurations
Free ebooks and guides
As part of our mission to improve standards of dental care around the world, we’re proud to offer you a selection of free resources and guides to boost your career.
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Ten Steps for a Portfolio That Stands Out
Download this free eBook, "Ten Steps for a Portfolio That Stands Out," to discover the strategic decisions that separate a dental portfolio that gets noticed from one that gets overlooked. This guide goes beyond structure and content to cover the principles that determine whether your portfolio actually does its job when someone picks it up, from defining what you want the reviewer to conclude to keeping your strongest material front and centre.
Collecting Patient Feedback
The latest dental industry news
From advancements in technology to new treatment techniques, we cover it all.
All articles are written by our community of professionals.
How Predictable Is Invisalign First for Dental Arch Expansion?
A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 349 children treated with Invisalign First found that only around 65% of planned expansion was achieved in the maxilla and 71% in the mandible, with upper permanent molars the least predictable, so clinicians should expect some under-expansion rather than relying on the digital treatment plan alone.
What Causes Patient Harm During Orthodontic Treatment?
An Aarhus University analysis of 644 orthodontic compensation claims made in Denmark between 2017 and 2024 found that only 30.4% were upheld. Severe root resorption leading to tooth loss was the most common recognised harm, and although relapse was the reason patients cited most often, only 1 of 120 relapse claims was accepted, a gap that underlines the importance of clear communication about expected outcomes and long-term retention.
October 2026 Updates
October at the LDI brought our biggest London conference yet, refreshed clinical research resources on the VLE, more free Live Study Clubs and a hint of an exciting announcement still to come.
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