Overcoming the challenges of composite veneers One of the most requested cosmetic dental procedures is veneers.[i] Since the pandemic- activated ‘Zoom boom’, patient appetite for such enhancing ‘tweakments’ has grown. Combined with the omnipresent social media of celebrities and influencers sharing their latest Hollywood smiles, the public’s dental aspirations for a brighter, whiter smile have…
Dentsply Sirona and A-dec have announced the extension of their collaboration and the integration of the Dentsply Sirona Primescan Connect™ intraoral scanner with the A-dec 500 and A-dec 300 delivery systems. The expanded collaboration reflects the need for simplicity, ease, and productivity of digital impressions. Offering Dentsply Sirona’s Primescan Connect as an integrated option brings…
The Dental Law and Ethics Forum (DLEF) has announced the launch of its essay prize for 2024. This prestigious prize, now in its third year, is designed to inspire young dentists to engage with the dento-legal aspects of dentistry. The competition has three categories and the successful candidates will each be awarded £250 and given…
STAND J21 Say goodbye to the machine, mask, tubing, and power cord of CPAP. There is an innovative and patient friendly alternative coming to the UK. Set to become available in the UK in May 2024, OADS will pre-launch the O2Vent™ while exhibiting at BDIA Dental Showcase at ExCeL London, 22-23 March. O2Vent™ is becoming…
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has partnered with Dentaid The Dental Charity to provide a new mobile dental service for people experiencing health inequalities who struggle to get dental care. The innovative project is a partnership to alleviate pressure on existing dental services and increase access to care for those facing difficult circumstances. Patients…
Preventive dentistry is all about maintaining good oral healthcare habits to ward off more serious problems in the future and professional cleaning is a key component in the dental arsenal. The Proxeo Aura Air Polishing System from W&H can remove soft deposits and stains thoroughly and efficiently without changing the handpiece. The powders, handpiece and…
For practices who want to accelerate their diagnostic and treatment planning abilities, the Axeos extraoral imaging system, available from Clark Dental, is the ideal solution. Clark Dental helps clinicians choose the systems which will help them provide the best care possible, and expand their range of services. The Axeos 2D/3D specialist imaging system can be…
Environmentally friendly solutions in dentistry are essential to not only deliver improved treatments, but protect the world around us. The Kemdent Orthodontic Relief Wax does just that as a malleable gum protector stored in a convenient tin that can be recycled an infinite number of times. By choosing to provide this solution, orthodontists provide their…
If a patient presents to your practice in pain and needing endodontic treatment that you don’t offer in-house, refer them to EndoCare for a fast resolution. We see patients within 48 hours when an emergency occurs. Our team is always ready to help and our practices are also open 7 days a week. Regardless of…
Maintaining a balance of oral bacteria can reduce the risk of gingival disease At-home health tests, such as those for detecting pregnancy, have been around since the 1970s. But the Covid-19 pandemic introduced an even wider audience to the concept and took it to a whole new level. Now researchers at the University of Cincinatti…
Author: Dr Sadia Niazi [BDS, MSc, PhD, M Endo (RCS England & RCS Edinburgh), FHEA] Apical periodontitis – a chronic inflammatory disease of the periradicular tissues – is caused by the complex interactions between the root canal microbiota, microbial virulence factors and host immune response.[i]Apical periodontitis manifests itself in different ways, ranging from completely asymptomatic…
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Hurst Park Dental Practice in Cambridge. Hurst Park is an exceptional private dental practice with five fully-equipped surgeries and an excellent clinical reputation. It occupies an ideal location in the beautiful city of Cambridge in East Anglia. The business has been owned by…
Responding to recently announced proposals by the Department of Health and Social Care on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), said: “It’s important that the GDC makes the process of registration for colleagues who qualified overseas as smooth as possible while discharging its key duty, that of…
North of England Dentistry Show at Manchester Central in March Looking for innovative technologies, clinically proven products and expert support to propel your dentistry and your business forwards? The Straumann Group is here to help! The team will demonstrate the broad range of solutions available at the upcoming North of England Dentistry Show at Manchester…
A survey of 7,422 members of Which? the UK consumer champion, yielded positive results for dentistry. The survey asked Which? members if they had seen an NHS or private dentist over the past three years and asked them to rate their experience. The majority of respondents (57%) were private patients and most were happy with…
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