It’s no secret that big changes are occurring in the natural world. In the UK alone, climate change is already having a noticeable impact, and scientists suggest that in the space of the last 30 years, the nation has become 0.9°C warmer and experienced 6% more rainfall.[i] While these changes may not seem drastic, even…
Accurate bite registrations are important for all dental work, but especially so for more complex restorative treatment, such as multi-unit prostheses and full arch rehabilitation. Patient satisfaction depends on the outcome of the final restoration, whose success depends on several factors. Lack of communication between the dentist and technician can be frustrating for both, and…
In recent years, the roles and responsibilities of dental hygienists and dental therapists have changed for the better. However, there’s still work to be done! Just one benefit of joining the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is that we are the largest representation of the profession in the UK. This means that…
The Dentistry Show London 2021 provided a fantastic platform for learning, networking and discussion, covering a broad range of topics to support business management and optimisation. Highlights included Shaz Memon providing interesting insights into how most practices are losing money through their websites, as well as Paul Wilkinson exploring what matters most in practice valuations….
No one can do their jobs correctly if they don’t have access to the right tools. You wouldn’t expect a decorator to paint without a roller or a plasterer to work without a trowel, so a dentist mustn’t be expected to deliver dentistry without the proper materials and technologies either. Of course, some of the…
Many clinicians would agree that record keeping is a crucial, yet somewhat mundane aspect of modern dentistry. Meticulous notes are vital for high-quality patient care, as well as providing invaluable protection for dentists against potential litigation. However, good note taking requires a significant amount of time out of an already busy day and it is…
The new Complete GDP course, offered by IAS Academy, is designed to equip dentists with the knowledge and skills to treat patient holistically. Dr Chris Dakin, who will be supporting the training, remarks: “The main goal of the course is to help improve the examination and diagnostic skills of the dentists who attend, and to…
The Straumann® BLX bone level implant combines intelligent design and surface technology with high-performance materials. The result is highly predictable and reproducible outcomes you and your patients can trust. The implant optimises dynamic bone management for effective redistribution of native bone and maximum primary stability – just what you need for confidence with immediate protocols. The…
Infection control remains a hot topic. Not only are we still dealing with a global pandemic, but now as we head into the colder part of the year there are the usual seasonal threats to contend with. While viruses such as influenza and the common cold are challenges that dental professionals will be familiar with,…
Sex is one of the most basic differentiating factors between patients, and has been shown to affect health outcomes and disease in myriad ways. Despite this, a great deal of medical research has not adequately accounted for even this basic distinction between patients, treating women as essentially interchangeable with men. Women experience adverse drug reactions…
With CEREC Primescan available from Clark Dental, you can revolutionise the way you provide treatment, opening the door to fast, reliable single-visit dentistry. Combining ultra-fast scanning technology with CEREC software that can be used to design a wide array of restorations, CEREC Primescan works in collaboration with Primemill to enable a full chairside workflow. This…
Andrew Smale of Devon Dental Laboratories comments on one of the products he uses from Kemdent: “We have used the Special Cure Trays from Kemdent for around the past seven years. “The main features we like about these are that they are very adaptable, which makes it easy to mould around any type of mouth…
With the new CS 3800 wireless intraoral scanner from Carestream Dental, you can revolutionise image acquisition like never before! One of the lightest and most compact intraoral scanners on the market, the CS 3800 wireless offers high-performance wireless scanning for optimal mobility and an enhanced user experience. Plus, the system has a larger and broader…
Implant therapy has become an increasingly popular treatment option for both dentists and patients alike over the past decade. According to the Association of Dental Implantology around 130,000 individual implants are placed each year in the UK, [i] providing life-enhancing functional and aesthetic benefits to edentulous patients. Successful implant therapy is defined not only by…
Materials that enable an efficient workflow mean positive patient journeys. For upgraded restorative treatment, choose COLTENE’s BRILLIANT™ EverGlow universal composite to make every appointment smooth and successful. Here’s what dentists say about BRILLIANT™ EverGlow: “Excellent aesthetics in a predictable, easy to use fashion. The ease and speed of polish is impressive”. “What I like is…
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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.
