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.
Spotlighting the Fundamentals Module
The London Dental Institute’s Fundamentals Module provides dentists with a structured and supportive starting point that eases the transition back into academic study and builds clarity, confidence, and momentum from day one of their postgraduate journey.
September 2025 Update
This September, the London Dental Institute welcomes a new cohort, expands its faculty with inspiring experts, celebrates record-breaking Study Clubs, and invites dentists worldwide to join its diploma programmes and growing community.
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better? A Randomised Clinical Trial
A new randomised clinical trial shows that switching from a manual to an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis in just four weeks.
The Steady Path of Progress in Dentistry
Progress in dentistry is rarely dramatic; it’s the steady, often unnoticed steps in skill, confidence, and learning that shape a fulfilling career.
Postgraduate Dentistry UK: 7 Reasons Dentists Choose the London Dental Institute
Discover why dentists across the UK and beyond choose the London Dental Institute, with seven standout reasons from flexible study and hands-on training to world-class mentorship and proven career outcomes.
3 Ways LDi Graduates See a Return on Investment
LDi diplomas pay off in three key ways: retaining patients in-house, opening high-value treatment streams like implantology, and boosting acceptance of higher-value cases for long-term practice growth.
What is a Dentist Entrepreneur?Â
A Dentist Entrepreneur balances clinical care with business responsibilities, including managing finances, marketing, and long-term planning. This article explores how dentists can embrace their entrepreneurial role without feeling like they’re “selling,” focusing on sustainable practice growth, clear communication, and aligning professional values with patient care.