As the government launches a new consultation into water fluoridation in the North East, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging dental professionals to seize this opportunity by liaising with local MPs for further expansion of the scheme across the UK. The consultation opened earlier this week [25 March] with plans to extend the region’s water…
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Malocclusion can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Oral function may be seriously impaired, causing issues with mastication, swallowing and speech. It can also make oral hygiene more difficult, increasing the risk of gingivitis and caries. In addition, there are implications for a person’s social status and psychological wellbeing when their…
Compact, flexible powder blasting and ultrasonic combination device with a winning price-performance ratio and comprehensive services. Henry Schein Ireland has added the new prophylaxis device from B.A. International to its portfolio. The compact Ultimate UC500L covers a wide range of indications (supra- and subgingival) thanks to the combination of ultrasonic scaler for calculus removal and…
For any principals considering a sale in the future, Julie Randle’s session in the Business Theatre at BDIA Dental Showcase proved a popular attraction. Julie considered some of the key aspects that dentists need to explore when preparing to sell and offered advice on how to make their businesses more attractive for potential buyers. More…
The Sensei Cloud practice management platform from Sensei, the software portfolio of global technological innovator Carestream Dental, is an all-in-one software solution designed to support the critical areas in today’s dental practice and improve productivity. Sensei Cloud features trackable patient charts, integrated image storage and treatment plan management to provide an enhanced patient experience. Live…
The British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) is a membership association, and a world-leading authority on cosmetic dentistry, offering a range of benefits to dentists, technicians, team members and students. The BACD is proud to have sponsored the brand-new BACD Aesthetics Theatre at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase. The programme of events included the valuable…
Dr Mehdi Yazdi is the Principal of Crown Bank Dental in Cheshire. He shares his experience of developing the business over the past few years as it becomes a major referral hub for the area. I had been working as an associate in a practice that predominately took referrals for implant treatment and other oral…
Cornwall Council, Smile Together Dental CIC and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have teamed up to improve the oral health of children across the county with three new programmes. It comes as figures reveal an 83% increase in the number of caries-related tooth extractions in hospital for 0-to-19-year-olds compared to the previous year 2020/2011[1]. The first…
Dental implants are widely considered the gold standard in tooth replacement. But are you aware of the various techniques involved? Wherever you are in your dental implantology journey, Ucer Education offers a range of accredited, postgraduate implant courses and hands-on clinical training to suit your needs. Led by eminent specialist oral surgeon Professor Cemal Ucer,…
Excellent communication allows dentist-patient relationships to be built on trust. Clinicians know to put this into effect every day, hoping it will make a difference in oral hygiene routines and improve the lives of everyone in the dental chair. A key aspect of the relationship between a patient and your practice is safety, and the…
Make your brilliant workflows more efficient and hygienic with the 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement from 3M Oral Care, the versatile solution for an abundance of indications. The award-winning* cement is loved for its unique self-sealing syringe, making for improved hygiene and easier cleanliness when compared to other automix syringes used in dentistry today. Cleaning…
Estimates suggest that, globally, 936 million people have mild to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).[i] In patients with OSA, the walls of the throat relax, causing the airway to narrow, interrupting normal breathing. This can regularly disrupt sleep, eventually having a big impact on quality of life and increasing the risk of developing other conditions.[ii]…
Author Bio: Dr Sandeep Sadana (Dr Sunny) began his dental journey at Bart’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, simultaneously serving in the Army Reserves with the University of London Officers Training Corps. Dr Sunny now runs his own restorative referral service and provides educational courses (www.drecomposite.com). Here he presents an awkward…
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has warmly welcomed news that a public consultation on proposals to expand water fluoridation in the north east of England is commencing. Plans to expand the area’s water fluoridation to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation. The government’s announcement details that the consultation…
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