As dental technology and methods continue to evolve, success rates are consistently on the rise. This has allowed both patients and clinicians to move their concern away from success rates and focus on improving post-operative morbidity and recovery. For patients in particular, recovery time is a key concern, with swelling and pain being some of…
When selling a dental practice, you want to ensure the best possible terms are secured. Valuations are not always straightforward to understand, but their accuracy is instrumental to the success of your sale. Prior to your sale, you may wish to explore the areas where you could improve valuation, to help boost the attractiveness of…
15% off Billion Dollar Smile Purple Whitening Tooth Polish and Toothpaste until 31th July 2023 A beautiful, healthy, confident smile is priceless to many people. Help patients achieve and maintain brighter teeth for less with Billion Dollar Smile Purple Whitening Tooth Polish and Toothpaste. This effective solution developed by dentists contains hydroxyapatite for enhanced enamel repair….
Zygomatic implants are an excellent alternative to traditional dental implants. However, complex procedures require the proper tools – so, why not invest in a handpiece that facilitates easier placement during oral surgery? The SZ-75 Surgical Handpiece from W&H has been specifically designed to help oral surgeons achieve outstanding outcomes when inserting zygomatic implants. Its unique…
Each patient presents unique challenges to overcome. That is why Straumann provides clinicians with individual solutions to meet the needs of each and every patient, and which provide you with optimised, reliable results. Straumann offers a wide-reaching portfolio of biomaterials, to ensure you have the materials you need for use across a range of needs…
There are many educational paths in modern dentistry. Depending on your skills, passions and goals, clinicians have carte blanche to explore the areas of dentistry that will benefit their practice, and appeal to their individual interests. However, taking new steps in your career is never easy, especially if you want to pursue a new skill…
Substantial evidence now exists linking oral health with systemic health. Poor dental hygiene has been associated with an increased risk of many conditions, from diabetes to heart disease. The latest research has further demonstrated the influence of oral health on brain health.[i] The link between mouth and brain Presented at the American Stroke Association’s International…
During a dental examination, it can be incredibly helpful for your dental nurse to assist you in clinical note taking, helping you to save time and ensure your notes are accurate and contemporaneous. However, should your dental nurse be dyslexic, this may be challenging – with uncertainty about how to spell certain words. With Kiroku,…
With Ketac Universal Aplicap Glass Ionomer Restorative from 3M Oral Care, you can achieve results swiftly and easily, thanks to the product’s self-curing, one-step placement capabilities.* There’s no need for additional steps such as conditioning, coating or light-curing, resulting in simpler restorative workflows.* This solution is also available in 6 shades, is radiopaque and continuously…
Making the choice to retire after a long and fulfilling career is never easy. However, it is also an exciting time and a chance for you to finally reap the rewards following years of hard work. Now, as you head into the last few years of your career it’s important to make sure that you…
No dental treatment comes with a guarantee but, in any scenario, failure is frustrating – for the team that delivered it, as well as the patient. During the consent process, the patient would have confirmed they understood all the risks, also the risks of doing nothing. They would have also confirmed their role in keeping…
It’s no overstatement to say that social media has become one of the most powerful tools on the planet. More than half the world now uses social media platforms on a daily basis, with 4.70 billion people using at least one social media platform (59% of the population).[i] Adoption of social media shows no sign…
Every implant dentist wants their patients to leave the practice happy – thrilled, even – that their smile has been restored. On a practical level, you won’t want them to have had any nasty surprises either, especially regarding things like cost and timeframes. It is crucial, therefore, that they feel satisfied they had all the…
Jill Harding talks to Dental Sky about the UK’s oral health crisis A healthy smile is fast becoming an indicator of our socioeconomic status. With a wealth of studies to evidence the correlation between oral health and income, occupation and social background, the current shortage of NHS appointments has further deepened health inequalities in the…
Are you struggling to recruit and retain good staff? Are you thinking about leaving the NHS and moving into private practice? Is your practice being affected by the cost-of-living crisis? Questions! Questions! Questions! We all know what some of the problems are in dentistry at the moment, but what are the solutions? You may find…
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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.
