When providing regular oral health assessments, it’s important to make the distinction between normal tissue and mouth cancer. Sometimes, this can be challenging, particularly when it’s in the early stages. Vigilant Biosciences® understands this challenge, and the importance of catching oral cancer early. The BeVigilant™ OraFusion™ is able to accurately identify oral cancer using biomarkers…
Regular toothbrushing is the cornerstone of every good oral hygiene routine. It is fundamental for removing plaque and maintaining healthy teeth and gingiva. As clinicians, it’s important to assess each patient’s oral hygiene, and ensure they have a good understanding of how best to remove plaque and maintain a healthy mouth. This means ensuring that…
For patients who find traditional flossing difficult or lack the manual dexterity required, the Waterpik® Water Flosser provides the solution. The Cordless Advanced removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas and is up to 50% more effective for improving gum health compared to string floss.[i] This model comes with four tips, three pressure…
The best clinicians push their skills further with comprehensive education, investing in the treatments that change patient lives. Dental professionals can expand their care with Ucer Education and the brilliant courses at the ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital. Clinicians can embrace hands-on training that leads delegates through zygomatic, nazalus, trans-sinus and pterygoid implant workflows…
Being a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) gives dental professionals real clout in the field. Not only are members able to use the most recognised mark of excellence in cosmetic dentistry – the BACD logo – giving a real boost to their practice status but also gain direct access to the…
Price renegotiation goes both ways! When you have spent several years building up your practice, deciding to sell isn’t a decision that’s taken lightly. A successful exit strategy takes a lot of planning to ensure you secure the best valuation possible and a straightforward sale. Hull-based dental professional Amy Hills put her faith in Dental…
Around the world, prevalence of oral disease is a major concern, with rates of caries, periodontitis, and tooth loss continuing to increase. Regardless of the cause, be it insufficient exposure to fluoride, a diet high in sugars, or inadequate access to oral health care, populations around the world continue to have trouble managing their oral…
The government’s announcement that it intends to legislate to create a new category of provisional registration for dentists qualified outside the UK is very welcome. Provisional registration will provide an additional route for joining the UK dental workforce and will allow dentists to adapt to the UK practice environment while being supported and supervised. This…
The British Dental Association has slammed Government failure to address the root causes of the crisis in NHS dentistry, describing commitments to boost overseas dentist numbers as the latest attempt to fill a ‘leaky bucket’. The professional body has described the recent ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry as “unworthy of the title” given its failure…
Straumann® is delighted to be a Bronze Sponsor for the British Association of Oral Surgeons’ (BAOS) Annual Scientific Conference March 2024. The event will provide the perfect chance for oral surgeons and implant dentists to discover the comprehensive portfolio of innovations available, including industry-leading implant systems. For example, you can review the BLX® and TLX®…
A quick glance at the national news headlines paints a gloomy picture for oral health in the UK. You don’t have to look hard to see how the lack of access to dental care is impacting the general population and what it could mean for the health of the nation. As such, it’s never been…
Join a group of dentists excited about growth and furthering their clinical skills with One To One Implant Education and their new monthly study club, starting February 2024. Dental professionals can become part of a community that gathers regularly to listen to talks from talented clinicians on the most in-demand topics in implant dentistry today….
Whether patients have undergone invasive dental treatment or oral surgery, or need a simple oral hygiene boost, an effective routine is key for maintaining oral health. The removal of plaque and bacteria is key here, helping patients to minimise the risk of infection post treatment. Curaprox offers a line of Perio plus mouth rinses which…
AeronaDental’s practice management software offers an innovative Design & Sign feature, which digitises and streamlines practices’ documentation processes. This enables dentists to create templates for frequently used files, saving them precious time and ensuring consistency in all document formatting. Patients can also access and sign these documents with ease, from the comfort of their own…
New Intraoral Scanner features a 3x wider field of capture in a 50% smaller wand that delivers faster scanning, higher accuracy, and superior visualization for greater practice efficiency Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® system of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™…
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