The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the professional association for dental nurses in the UK, is delighted to announce that Molar Mentoring Ltd, a leading provider of dental nurse training and BADN Industry Affiliate, will be automatically enrolling all of its student dental nurses as BADN Student Members from 2024. “BADN membership introduces student…
Augma are running a Full Day Bone Cement Hands-on Course on Saturday 8th June at the Guide Post Hotel in Bradford, West Yorkshire. It will be presented by Dr Lucio Faria who has been a National and International Speaker for Nobel Biocare since 2011, is a Surgical Master in Regenerative Implant Dentistry and has undertaken…
With noise levels below 55dB(A), it reigns as the world’s quietest turbine, fostering unparalleled comfort for both practitioner and patient. Beyond its serene operation, it embodies MK-dent’s enduring commitment to quality and longevity. Featuring a carbide insert, it ensures unmatched precision with every use, while pressure regulation optimizes performance across procedures. The titanium coating not…
60% of older adults complain of dry mouth, which may be associated with polypharmacy. With over half of those aged 65 or older taking 3 or more prescribed medications, dental teams will increasingly see patients suffering from this condition. Dry mouth can lead to difficulty speaking and swallowing, negatively affect oral health, and also impact…
Whether you’re a budding racing driver, golfer, ultra runner or daredevil, Dentaid The Dental Charity has a fundraising event for you this year. With huge demand for its charitable dental clinics, the charity needs more support than ever before, and these events are a fun-filled way to raise funds that will help the most vulnerable…
Leading employee benefits provider Unum UK has boosted its Dental offering and partnered with Toothfairy, an award-winning digital dentist. To better support its customers’ oral health during the current dental care crisis, from 1st May Unum is introducing Toothfairy to all new and renewing Unum Dental clients. The easy-to-use bespoke Toothfairy app provides insured employees…
Superdrug, has today announced that it is reducing the price of its Own Brand Oral Care range, ProCare, by 20%, the equivalent of VAT. The announcement comes as the UK faces an ongoing dental crisis over lack of NHS dentists and marks the launch of the retailer’s ‘Healthy Smile’ campaign, which aims to improve the…
Making a big financial commitment to buy a practice or a dental laboratory can be daunting. There are several possible sources of finances you can consider: bank finance, financing from friends and family and equity finance. Getting professional, impartial help is invaluable. For example, money borrowed from family while a useful alternative to borrowing from…
The British Endodontic Society (BES) is looking forward to getting together for the Spring Scientific Meeting on 16 March. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend the event, held at One Great George Street, London, for a day of networking, socialising, and learning. The enriching educational programme features sessions presented by two experts in…
With the backing of over 20 peer-reviewed studies and success rate of 96.5% over 10 years,[i] the implant systems from Neodent®, a Straumann Group brand, offer a variety of implant designs for different applications. These include the Zi, Neodent’s® Ceramic Implant System which combines the notions of flexibility, stability and aesthetics. This metal-free solution…
There is a widespread perception among the general public that endodontic treatment is painful. It is a procedure that often triggers concern and fear in patients, which makes our job as the professional performing root canal treatment all the more difficult. The actual incidence of pain is largely unknown, with estimates suggesting postoperative pain occurs…
Technological advancements are driving innovation in dentistry and helping clinicians to elevate standards across the profession. The advent and implementation of the 3D printer for fast, efficient and beautiful cosmetic and restorative dentistry is just one example of how the clinical workflow is changing. Dr Robbie Hughes, CEO and Principal Dentist of Avant Garde Dentistry,…
If you weren’t already aware, Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health merged in April 2023 to form one of the most prominent providers of privately focused dental care in UK and Ireland. This week, with the reveal of the new name and brand for the business – PortmanDentex – they’ve shared their mission to reimagine…
For a natural solution that delivers extraordinary smiles to your patients, consider options from the 100% Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste range from Arm & Hammer™. Clinically proven to whiten teeth in three days, this toothpaste features baking soda in order to rebalance oral pH with the aid of its alkaline properties. With a return to…
Is water fluoridation the panacea for tooth decay in young children? Recent government statistics lay bare England’s dental crisis in young children: three in 10 children aged five have enamel or tooth decay.[i] In this survey of 5-year-olds in England, the national prevalence of children with enamel and/or dentinal decay was 29.3%. Regionally, this ranged…
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