The so-called sink-or-swim approach is still pervasive across many career paths, not least in dental care. Sink-or-swim is characterised by throwing an employee “in at the deep end”. In some instances, this is driven by a belief among more senior staff that this is the quickest way to test a person’s mettle, a means to…
Initial Medical, a trading division of Rentokil Initial UK Limited, is dedicated to offering customers nothing but the best standard of service and support. In light of this, we’re proud to announce that Rentokil Initial has recently been presented with the RoSPA Gold Medal Award for 2022. This exclusive accolade is only given to companies…
The rising patient expectations for treatment require a more advanced diagnosis tool – with the Osstell Beacon™ from W&H, you can perform treatment with even more confidence especially for high-risk patients. This impressive instrument helps you to determine implant stability and measure the degree of osseointegration. Due to its non-invasive method of diagnosis, the healing…
The CHROME Roadshow, brought to you by Quoris 3D, was launched on 14 November to great excitement at a press briefing at the L.S. Browne Centre in Ireland, which was attended by both media representatives and a number of prominent CHROME users from across the UK. The CHROME Roadshow is poised to take this world-leading,…
Dr Jonathan Dougherty has recently used the GM Neodent® Aqua Implant to perform a fixed full arch implant-retained prosthesis on four dental implants. Here he shares his case: A 58-year-old female patient presented. She was generally fit and well, and had no medical conditions. She was a non-smoker and a non-drinker. She presented with failing…
Effective interdental cleaning is vital for maintaining good oral hygiene and gingival health. Whilst it is always important, there should be a particular focus in this area for people who are undergoing orthodontic treatment, as this is a time when many patients find the upkeep of interdental cleaning challenging. Fixed orthodontic appliances can make traditional…
Lydia Milkins, Area Support Manager at Rodericks Dental, shares her career progression so far: “I moved from America in 2016 and joined Yeovil Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse. Upon qualifying, I stepped into the lead dental nurse role and soon progressed to become the practice manager. I had the opportunity to cover multiple…
The range of intraoral scanners from the Straumann Group provides a user-friendly solution for creating accurate, efficient, and high-quality digital impressions. Choose from the 3Shape TRIOS®, Medit i700, and Virtuo Vivo™ to discover a system which meets your needs. Intraoral scanners from Straumann Group allow you to create clear scans of your patient’s teeth, including…
Don’t let administrative tasks take up your entire day. For a better way, try Kiroku. We all understand the importance of taking complete and accurate clinical notes, but this repetitive task takes a long time. With Kiroku, the innovative digital note taking platform, you can complete your notes 60% faster than you otherwise would. With…
Part of what makes the BACD Annual Conference the massive success that it is every year is the support it receives from the trade. Their involvement is integral to bringing world-class speakers to the stage and ensuring up-to-the minute topics for all delegates. Platinum Sponsor for 2022, Boutique Whitening, commented: “There was excellent organisation for…
The oral health of the nation has undergone a series of challenges in the last few years. Alongside obvious issues caused by the pandemic, patients have had to navigate other hurdles, including access issues and financial pressures. But what is the state of oral health in the UK, and what can professionals learn from the…
Integrate innovation into your practice with the truly unique CanalPro™ Jeni endomotor with apex locator. Available from COLTENE, the Jeni employs complex algorithms to adapt the file movement within milliseconds and navigate the root canal system on its own. Even in complex cases, this autonomous hi-tech assistance system makes endo treatments simpler, more efficient and safer!…
Explaining the ways that diet can affect the teeth and gums is fairly straightforward to adult patients, but what about children and young adults? In childhood, good oral health is a prerequisite for a life of long-lasting, good oral health, which is vital to communicate as effectively as possible to children and to their parent/guardian….
Endo dentists will love HySolate Latex Dams, recently launched by COLTENE. Choose HySolate Latex Dams for dental dams that are low protein and powder-free, reducing the risk of latex hypersensitivity. These products also offer strong retraction and reliable moisture control. For the ultimate clear contrast, HySolate Black Edition is perfect. Pre-printed, you don’t need to…
When providing your patients with dental implants, it’s important to consider the positioning of the implant in relation to existing dentition or implants. In order to prevent mispositioning, and the associated complications, consider using LM Implant Misura MR instruments which are available from J&S Davis. LM Implant Misura MR instruments are implant positioning devices that…
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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.
