Aesthetic Update

08/01/2026

📆 The start of a new year represents both the end of one chapter and the beginning of 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄.

The next chapter for 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 is an exciting one, as our social media presence becomes part of the wider Dental Update umbrella ✨

Whilst this means our social accounts will be retired shortly, the transition signals the beginning of a central hub for aesthetic dentistry, orthodontics and general clinical updates – all found on Dental Update

👉 If you’re not already following Dental Update’s social accounts, now’s the time: Head over to Dental Update to continue receiving the latest updates in aesthetic dentistry.

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29/08/2025

💡 Top Tip from Dr Christopher CK Ho: Matching all-ceramic restorations to discoloured teeth can be a clinical challenge—but it’s not impossible.

This insightful article explores practical strategies for masking discolouration and achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes, even when dealing with metallic cores or dark underlying stumps.

If you place or restore all-ceramic restorations, this is a must-read.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/top-tips/top-tip-all-ceramic-restorations-on-discoloured-teeth

28/08/2025

🎨 Restoring smiles is an art — and nature is the greatest teacher.

Join Dr Rhodri Thomas on Monday, 15 September at 19:00 for a CPD-accredited webinar exploring the Art of Resin, where science and aesthetics meet to recreate natural beauty.

From understanding optical properties to mastering shades and opaquers, discover practical techniques to achieve predictable, lifelike restorations.

👉 Register today and elevate your aesthetic dentistry skills: https://view6.workcast.net/register?cpak=3117220740576420

23/08/2025

🦷 When restoring the last tooth in the arch, are we setting it up for long-term success — or failure?

In his latest article, Raj Raja Rayan explores the clinical challenges and lessons from a fractured posterior adhesive bridge following anterior rehabilitation. This thoughtful case review highlights critical considerations for predictable outcomes when constructing a bridge at the distal end of the arch.

🔍 Read the full article now and reflect on how small decisions can have big consequences in restorative dentistry: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/aesthetic-dentistry/the-bridge-at-the-end-of-the-arch

30/07/2025

How can we manage post-orthodontic white spot lesions effectively and conservatively?

In this evidence-based article, Stefania Stamatiadi, Manjuthan Ponnampalam, Shamir B Mehta and Subir Banerji explore minimally invasive strategies to treat WSLs following fixed orthodontic therapy. A practical and insightful read for GDPs aiming to enhance aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction.

👉 Read the full article to explore clinical techniques backed by current evidence: https://ow.ly/4iCn50WwAxo

References Meeran NA. Iatrogenic possibilities of orthodontic treatment and modalities of prevention. J Orthod Sci. 2013; 2:73-86 https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-0203.119678 Summitt JB, Robbins JW, Schwartz RS. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach, 3rd edn. Hanover Park, IL: Qui...

29/07/2025

🎓 Does qualifying as a dentist really prepare you for modern practice?
In this guest editorial, Subir Banerji and Shamir Mehta examine the widening competence gap in general dental practice and highlight the urgent need for structured, evidence-based postgraduate education.

A must-read for those shaping the future of dental training and clinical standards.

Read the article with your subscription here: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/guest-editorial/bridging-the-competence-gap-the-challenges-of-education-and-training-for-the-gdp

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04/07/2025

Can analogue and digital workflows work hand in hand to restore a failing dentition?

In this insightful case report, Harry Craig demonstrates how combining immediate analogue dentures with digitally designed restorations can achieve functional and aesthetic success in complex prosthodontic rehabilitation. A valuable read for clinicians navigating the integration of traditional and modern techniques.

Read the article here: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/aesthetic-dentistry/a-combined-approach-to-fixed-and-removable-prosthodontics-a-case-study

References Kois JC, Kois DE, Zeitler JM, Martin J. Digital to analog facially generated interchangeable facebow transfer: capturing a standardized reference position. J Prosthodont. 2022; 31:13-22 https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13437 Tian K, Li Q, Wang X Reproducibility of natural head position in nor...

02/07/2025

How can minimally invasive techniques transform discoloured anterior teeth?

In this detailed case report, Michael Chan demonstrates the aesthetic rehabilitation of traumatised maxillary incisors in a patient with Class III malocclusion. From non-vital bleaching to lithium disilicate veneers and composite bonding, the case highlights the value of precise planning, conservative protocols and digital workflows in achieving predictable outcomes.

Read more here: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/aesthetic-dentistry/aesthetic-rehabilitation-of-discoloured-maxillary-incisors-in-a-patient-with-a-class-iii-malocclusion-a-case-report

25/06/2025

Discover how digital workflows with the iTero™ scanner can enhance precision and soft tissue management in restorative treatments — essential for achieving beautiful, predictable aesthetic outcomes.

📅 Live webinar with Dr Eoin O’Sullivan • 1 July • 19:00–20:00
Register now: https://view6.workcast.net/register?cpak=2124390877162620

🎥 Watch the video to hear from Dr O’Sullivan and other GDPs.

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20/06/2025

Is artificial intelligence the future of dentistry—or already part of its present? In his editorial “AI in dentistry: Are we there yet?”, Shamir B Mehta explores how AI is reshaping diagnostics, aesthetics, and clinical workflows, while also raising critical ethical and practical questions.

A must-read for anyone navigating the digital evolution of modern dental care: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/editorial/ai-in-dentistry-are-we-there-yet

Editorial AI in dentistry: Are we there yet? Shamir B Mehta From Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2025 | Pages 61-62 Authors Article Cite View as PDF View as PDF Citation Close AI in dentistry: Are we there yet? Shamir B Mehta Aesthetic Update 2025 2:2, 61-62. Authors Shamir B Mehta BDS, BSc, MClin Dent (Pro...

19/06/2025

📢 The June issue of Aesthetic Update has landed!
This month, we bring you a range of clinical perspectives and case studies focused on restorative excellence, prosthodontic innovation, and practical techniques in aesthetic dentistry.

🔎 Inside this issue:
✔ AI in dentistry: Are we there yet?
✔ Bridging the competence gap: the challenges of education and training for the GDP
✔ Aesthetic rehabilitation of discoloured maxillary incisors in a patient with a Class III malocclusion: a case report
✔ A combined approach to fixed and removable prosthodontics: a case study
✔ Clinical management of post-orthodontic white-spot lesions: an evidence-based approach
✔ The bridge at the end of the arch
✔ Top Tip: All-ceramic restorations on discoloured teeth
✔ Top Tip: A technique to fabricate a new crown around an existing removable partial chrome denture
✔ Top Tip: Efficient provisionalization for posterior indirect adhesive restorations

📖 Read the full issue here: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/issues/2/2/

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👏 With thanks to all our authors for sharing their clinical insight and expertise.

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19/05/2025

Effective collaboration lies at the heart of successful outcomes in complex dental cases.

In this recent article, Bas Loomans and Johanna Maertens share a compelling case report highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in managing severe dental wear.

From orthodontic space creation to adaptive restorative sequencing, their approach demonstrates how early intervention and shared decision-making can transform both treatment flow and patient satisfaction.

Read more about how strategic coordination across disciplines leads to long-term clinical and aesthetic success: https://www.aesthetic-update.co.uk/content/aesthetic-dentistry/effective-interdisciplinary-collaboration-in-complex-dental-cases