Communicating with your patients effectively is the key to avoiding missed appointments and improving your relationships with the community around you. Patient Bridge, a Sensei product from Carestream Dental, helps your practice take everyday interactions to another level. Automated communications directly to your patients not only relieve your team of time-consuming tasks, but means you…
Professional community is an essential aspect of dentistry, especially when working in the cutting-edge field of implantology. The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) understands this. That’s why it offers its members a number of regular opportunities to network with likeminded clinicians – all of whom aim to elevate the standards of implant dentistry they provide….
Time, resources, money – monitoring patient recalls can be a taxing process for every practice. As paper records shift to digital and communication ventures online, reliably engaging with your patients is essential to keep your practice flourishing and your patients smiling. In 2023, the average UK resident spent 2 hours and 52 minutes per day…
The 2024 Goodwill Report from Dental Elite demonstrates strong lending, and market resilience despite a number of serious challenges in the form of external factors such as inflation, interest rates and trends around recruitment. Owner-operator sale averages are holding steady overall, but scrutiny of the data shows that private and mixed practices surged in terms…
Piezo Scalers from W&H remove calculus effectively and gently, using minimally invasive ultrasound technology. The perfectly coordinated W&H range of tips covers a wide range of applications. The Proxeo Ultra Piezo Scalers come with their own patented quick connection system, allowing tips to be rapidly and easily inserted. With infinitely variable power control, the W&H…
At Dental Elite, it’s our mission to connect talented dental professionals with their dream career opportunities. And Dental Elite’s services are just as appreciated by prospective team members. As Georgie Mellis wrote recently: “I could not have asked for a better experience! Toni!!! She really has gone above and beyond for me. I applied for…
Put away the gingival retraction cords, and minimise your patients’ risk of trauma or haemorrhaging with the Astringent Retraction Paste (from Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care), an award-winning solution* that is loved by professionals. Facilitate fast and precise gingival retraction with an extra-fine tip that fits right into the sulcus for precise placement. This allows…
Ultra-processed food (UPF) otherwise known as ‘junk food’ is affordable and accessible, but offer a low nutritional value with high saturated fat, sugar, and salt content. In the UK, 57% of adults’ daily intake is derived from UPF, even higher in adolescents (66%).[i] While processed food in itself is not a bad thing, with some…
In the realm of dentistry, significant strides have been made towards ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive the oral care they deserve. In the UK, it is estimated that 90% of people requiring Special Care Dentistry (SCD) should be able to access treatment within a local, primary care setting. Achieving this, however, hinges on the…
The internet is a boon for many patients for both convenience, and price and quality comparison. Many legitimate and effective dental hygiene products can be purchased and delivered with ease. However, buying a cheap imitation product from an online outlet can be a disappointing experience at best, and at worst, dangerous. Fraudulent advertising via social…
Periodontitis is estimated to affect around 19% of adults, globally[i] – and is the leading cause of tooth loss.[ii] In some cases, particularly for patients who find toothbrushing difficult, a mouthwash can be a helpful tool. This should be used at a different time to toothbrushing and, with the right ingredients, may help patients to…
The move from foundation dentist (FD) to associate can be daunting for professionals, so finding a supportive environment in which to take this step is crucial. Dr Pooja Gupta is currently benefiting from the FD+1 programme available through Rodericks Dental Partners. This unique programme is designed to deliver valuable support for clinicians as they transition…
Dr Mozhgan Setoodeh is the principal dentist at Aloe Vera Dental Studio. In May 2023, she opened a second surgery in the practice, responding to rising numbers of patients, with the project taking 2 months to complete. Preparing for the project We wanted to set up a new surgery as we had started to become…
The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) will be returning to the great city of Birmingham in 2024 and registration is now open. At the ICC, Centenary Square, between Wednesday 16th and Friday 18th October, there will be a line-up of hugely respected speakers from the UK and around the world – many of whom are speaking…
Artificial intelligence (AI) affords many benefits in dentistry, especially when it comes to supporting clinical note taking. Utilise AI safely for faster, more accurate and more complete notes with Dental Audio Notes (DAN). This solution provides the perfect way to create a truthful and contemporaneous record of exactly what was discussed during a patient consultation….
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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.
