Can Orthodontics Cause, Cure, or Prevent TMD?
For decades orthodontics was blamed for causing or curing TMD, yet contemporary evidence now supports a biopsychosocial understanding that shifts the focus from occlusal perfection to patient adaptability, careful screening, and conservative management.
How LDI Dentists Fit Postgraduate Study Around a Busy Clinical Schedule
Finding time for postgraduate study rarely comes down to motivation, but to rethinking learning as something that fits into real clinical days through flexible, modular formats that work alongside a busy dental schedule rather than competing with it.
January 2026 Update
January at the London Dental Institute begins with strong momentum, bringing new course content, practical clinical resources, and a full programme of Live Study Clubs, making it an ideal time to refocus and invest in your professional development for the year ahead.
Five Dental Technologies To Look for in 2026
As dentistry moves into 2026, rapidly advancing technologies such as AI, digital scanning, and in-house manufacturing are reshaping clinical workflows, yet their true value lies in supporting rather than replacing the clinician’s judgement, empathy, and human connection with patients.
Making New Year Resolutions? Read This First
Real professional growth does not come from short lived motivation but from structured learning guided by mentorship systems and consistent practice that turns intention into confident clinical progress.
Direct Pulp Capping or Partial Pulpotomy: Which Works Best?
When managing carious pulp exposure in mature teeth, both direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy show high success rates, with current evidence suggesting that careful case selection and an excellent coronal seal matter more than the choice of technique itself.
What is Digital Dentistry? A Complete Guide
Digital dentistry is less about shiny technology and more about using digital tools to improve precision communication and trust so patients feel informed involved and confident at every stage of their care.
December 2025 Update
As 2025 draws to a close, December at the London Dental Institute has been defined by reflection and momentum, celebrating a year of innovation, community growth, and meaningful progress while setting a confident and inspired foundation for 2026.
Do Early Intermaxillary Elastics Really Deliver Faster Results?
Emerging evidence indicates that introducing light Class II elastics from the very start of treatment can deliver the same clinical results in significantly less time, offering a fresh perspective on timing, efficiency, and patient motivation in orthodontic practice.
The Story Behind the New Look of the London Dental Institute
The London Dental Institute has grown rapidly over the past few years, welcoming dentists from around the world to study with us online through our UK-accredited postgraduate programmes.Â
As our community has expanded, so has the need for an identity that reflects who we are today: a modern higher-education institution with a strong   academic foundation, a clear link to London, and a commitment to delivering postgraduate study at the highest standard.