Charlotte Rogers has worked at Charlton Dental Clinic as a dental nurse for many years. She shares her experience of what it was like when her clinic joined Colosseum Dental UK: “Not a lot changed in the clinic initially when we joined Colosseum. After a few weeks, the new leadership team started to visit clinic…
“The biggest benefit of joining the BACD is the camaraderie and support likeminded colleagues give you, especially in the bar after lectures!” says BACD Accredited dentist, Dr Julian Caplan. “Dental education involves a number of building blocks. Passing your dental degree is just the start of the adventure. We are lucky to have the BACD…
The supplier you choose to source your dental magnification equipment from can make a significant difference to ensuring maximum return on your investment. “I always back and promote Nuview because when you have a great relationship with a business – especially one that supports you and provides an excellent service – you have no reason…
It’s been a year of challenges, new experiences and innovation across the dental industry. The pandemic wrought havoc on UK dental practices in early 2020 and disrupted the entire population much until spring of 2021. If you’d have asked me this time last year whether a dental practice sold in February 2020 would have held…
In the first of a two-part series of case studies, Dr Kunal Shah demonstrates how the Osstell Beacon from W&H supports the delivery of predictable dental implant treatment. A female patient in her 40s was referred to the practice. She had been a long-standing attendee that was fit and well with no medical issues…
Modern dentistry is all about finding innovative ways of solving new clinical challenges. The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) provides the opportunity for clinicians and their teams to discuss new ideas and assess emerging treatments with the ADI Team Congress 2022. The event will feature a unique mixture of lectures and workshops, with sessions tailored…
In the past few years, there has been a big focus on dentistry becoming a more sustainable industry. In fact, before the pandemic, green dentistry was likely top of the list for many professionals as it was receiving considerable media coverage. However, the arrival of Covid-19 has meant that eco-friendly dentistry has taken rather a…
Looking after the oral health of our children is incredibly important. Not only does good oral health encourage proper development of the adult dentition, but by ensuring children are looking after their teeth from a young age, we can also help ingrain good habits for their lifetime. In the U,K we are currently living in…
Dr Nilesh R. Parmar of Parmar Dental in Southend-On-Sea comments on his initial experience with the Xenograft® grafting materials from Straumann®. “Straumann® Xenograft® delivers great results that are comparable to previous bone graft materials I have used, but it is much more reasonably priced. “In terms of performance, Xenograft® handles very nicely. The granules stick…
Poor nutrition is a leading cause of mortality worldwide and a preventable risk factor for the four main types of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs); cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.[i] Findings from a study which looked at the health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, by evaluating their consumption of major foods and…
Patients appreciate the convenience of single-visit restorative solutions. But convenience isn’t enough – the end result must be stable, beautiful and good value. COLTENE’s BRILLIANT COMPONEER™ is the solution. Based on prefabricated veneer shells, which are easy to handle as well as exhibiting strength, polishability and enduring gloss, they will enable you to work quickly,…
Charlotte Rogers has worked at Charlton Dental Clinic as a dental nurse for many years. She shares her experience of what it was like when her clinic joined Colosseum Dental UK: “In the last few years, Colosseum Dental has made massive investments in both our people and buildings. We had a huge refurbishment project, investing…
Young dentists must build on their experience to develop the confidence and capabilities to deliver exceptional quality dentistry. It is also important for young dentists to utilise appropriate support systems on the road to success. That’s why the BACD is committed to helping the next generation of dentists broaden their knowledge, hone their skills and…
Dr Alex Setchell from Oak Lodge Dental Practice in Hampshires, shares his experience of the new Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive from 3M Oral Care: “I have always found 3M to be good at bringing well-researched, effective products to market, with several 3M products proving to be gold standards. The customer support has also always been…
In the modern world, making information accessible to all is key. That’s why W&H is bringing the future, today with its new W&H Virtual Experience Centre. A dynamic, immersive virtual world, professionals can log into the hub and explore product information, speak to representatives, access product demonstrations and enjoy a library of videos that will…
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.