What are the impacts of common winter ailments on oral health? As we enter the season where it can feel like we are saying ‘Bless you!’ more often than the local vicar, it’s a good time to remind patients of some of the oral health implications that suffering from everyday winter illnesses can bring about….
Have you ever explored the idea of offering implants to your patients? Tipton Training Academy strongly encourage you to do so. Dental Implants can bring about a number of benefits, including expanding your treatment options, increasing patient retention and enhanced earning potential. Why not expand your skill-set with TTA’s Level 7 PG Certificate in Dental…
When choosing a flowable restorative, consider what will make your processes more efficient. The 3M Filtek Supreme Flowable Restorative from 3M Oral Care offers a low viscosity and is available in nine shades designed to match with all Filtek composite lines. The dispenser tip is designed to create virtually no bubbles and prevent material ‘run-on’…
Becoming part of a dental society at any stage of your career offers a wide range of benefits, helping to ensure your continued development and open new opportunities for growth. The British Endodontic Society (BES) welcomes new members of all experience levels with a passion for or interest in the endodontic field. The Society aims…
When it comes to dental implants, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. To help patients understand more about implants and what they can expect from treatment, the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) has compiled a commercially unbiased information leaflet. ‘Considering Dental Implants?’ is a patient friendly 12-page booklet which dispels the myths surrounding the…
Heidi Marshall is a Chartered Accountant and Partner at Dodd & Co, who specialises in healthcare. She has a wealth of experience in helping clinicians navigate complex financial waters, offering bespoke advice and invaluable support to enable individuals to strengthen their positions. Heidi is also the Chair of the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants…
We’re living in an age of social media, where the younger generations are seemingly more focused on their next profile picture than anything else. In turn, the demand for aesthetic dentistry is rapidly growing, with patients chasing the smiles they see online from their favourite celebrities.[i] A patient’s dentition and self-image, particularly among younger adults,…
When providing patients with restorative treatment, it’s important to consider the impact that restorative materials will have on the aesthetic outcome. A fantastic option for posterior fillings, the 3M Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative material from 3M Oral Care, is able to simplify and speed up the posterior restoration procedure without sacrificing aesthetics.* Designed specifically…
Digital record-keeping is reaching new levels Dental professionals from dentists to oral surgeons need to take notes all day, keeping record of their patients’ oral health issues, treatment plans and payment schedules. Digital technology has revolutionised this process, allowing the dental team to work faster, smarter and more efficiently than ever before.[1] The advent of…
Alongside many of the recent advancements made within dentistry – the finessing of materials, the development of technologies – there has also been a shift in mindset to preventative practises. More and more we are hearing about patients living in pain, unable to seek care. It is crucial that, before patients get to this stage,…
Investing in your handpieces means that you can improve the quality of care that you provide. To protect your handpieces’ longevity, and ensure that they are working to maximum potential, so that your patients receive high-quality treatment, it’s important to employ the best methods of maintenance. The issue of handpiece maintenance and decontamination has become…
Dental professionals have a duty of care to provide dental services of the highest standard to patients. Alongside this, there are other considerations that go hand-in-hand with quality clinical care: providing an outstanding patient experience before and long after the treatment has commenced. Individuals who seek dental care are both ‘patients’ and ‘customers’: it is…
Optimised for superior treatment outcomes, the Neodent® NeoArch® Immediate Fixed Full-Arch Solution is ideal for edentulous patients, even those with severely atrophic maxilla. With a singular connection promoting simplicity, you can still choose from a range of gingival heights, for both angled and straight abutment designs. Suitability to different dental implant techniques means you can…
Almost six in ten (59%) Brits say they see the same dentist more consistently than they see the same GP according to leading dental plan specialist Denplan’s Oral Health Report. The survey, released 31st October 2023, also finds considerable loyalty to dentists, with a quarter of respondents that visit the dentist (25%) staying with the…
The challenge with delivering modern implant therapies is that every patient will have their own, unique functional and aesthetic needs, as well as unique lifestyle factors. All of these aspects will need to be taken into account when treatment planning, for a successful outcome that lasts. At the same time, thanks to the internet, people…
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The UK’s leading magazine for oral health. Focusing on all areas of prevention, oral health and hygiene plus vital vCPD modules, Smile is a vital resource for hygienists wanting to stay at the forefront of clinical innovations in prevention.
The British Dental Nurses Journal is sent to all members of the BADN who form a crucial part of the clinical team. Containing news, product reviews and practice management tips, the BDNJ is a vital way to ensure your practice is running smoothly.
An easy way to ensure your whole team is up to date with their CPD requirements. Online modules in all areas of required study which can be bought individually or in annual bundles.
