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.
Ready for a Holiday? The Science of Taking Time Off
Taking time away from clinical work or postgraduate study is not a step back but a scientifically supported pause that sharpens focus, strengthens learning, restores clarity and allows dental professionals to return in January renewed, grounded and genuinely ready for the next stage of their development.
November 2025 Update
As November draws to a close, the London Dental Institute stands energised by lively Study Clubs, creative developments behind the scenes, and a renewed sense of momentum as it heads into an exciting new year.
Can Sandblasting Make Retainers Last Longer?
Sandblasting the enamel for just a few seconds before bonding fixed mandibular retainers can reduce debonding rates by around threefold compared with traditional pumicing, offering a simple, reproducible way to improve long-term retention and cut re-bonding appointments.
You’ll Never Walk Alone: What Liverpool FC Can Teach Us About Dental Education
At the LDi, learning never feels isolating. With 1:1 case support, extra lessons, and live study clubs, every dentist has someone to turn to — you never walk alone.
October 2025 Update
October at the London Dental Institute has been a month of progress, new beginnings and exciting developments, from welcoming new faculty and producing upcoming webinars to launching our very first online short course, Complete Composites.
Does Cooling Anaesthetic Work as Well as Increasing the Dose?
Pre-chilling articaine improves patient comfort and early success in mandibular molar anaesthesia, but increasing the dose remains more effective for sustained pain control.
Dental Care Inequality and the Role of Education
Oral health mirrors overall wellbeing, yet billions still endure preventable disease due to unequal access and rising risks; by expanding high quality postgraduate training so dentists can deliver advanced care within their own communities, we can begin to close the gap and improve lives.