The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, met on 9 February 2024 with representatives of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) to discuss the recently launched Dental Recovery Plan. BADN’s Honorary President, Joan Hatchard, and Chief Exec Pam Swain met with DHSC officials to discuss BADN’s…
The College of General Dentistry has published its full response to the government’s Dental Recovery Plan, adding further detail to the interim response from its President, Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, which was issued earlier this week. The updated statement from the College includes responses to the proposal to speed up entry to the NHS Performers…
Halitosis can be debilitating for patients, knocking their confidence in a variety of social settings. You can provide an effective resolution with the 12-Hour Fresh Breath Oral Rinse from The Breath Co, for an unconditional guarantee to stop bad breath. Patients will be thankful for the instant impact, as well as the choice between a…
Malocclusion can lead to a variety of oral health problems A schoolboy in Henley has recently started a campaign to persuade technology behemoth Apple to change its ‘offensive’ nerd emoji. The emoji is a smiley face with protruding teeth and thick-rimmed glasses.[i] The 10-year-old has redesigned it – removing said teeth – and has renamed…
Clyde Munro understands what it takes to achieve successful career development as a dental therapist, which is why we offer a dedicated educational programme for individuals joining Scotland’s leading dental group. The year-long initiative builds dental therapists’ existing skills, helping you work confidently within your full scope of practice for exceptional patient care. It puts…
Take the next step in your dental implant journey with the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Techniques in Implant Dentistry from One To One Implant Education. With pre-existing knowledge and experience with dental implants, delegates can transform their care by adding hard and soft tissue augmentation, immediate implant placement in the aesthetic zone and full arch…
Effectively engaging with dental patients affords an array of advantages for both the patient and the practice. Individuals will be better educated, more informed and more confident in the services they receive from your practice. The business also benefits from happier and more devoted patients who return to the practice for many years to come….
For optimal plaque removal, brushing alone just isn’t enough and interdental cleaning has been shown to be an effective adjunct.[i] The interdental brush range from Curaprox can clean even the narrowest interdental space, providing effective prevention against inflammation and bad breath. Using ultrafine bristles with an umbrella effect, Curaprox interdental brushes clean every inch of…
Delve into the opportunities to grow your practice with the Business and Mindset Mastery course from the IAS Academy. Led by marketing scientist and entrepreneur Dr Prav Solanki, delegates are taken on a journey through the importance of devising goals whilst also curating a healthy work-life balance, and why it is key to success. Dr…
High-quality restorations should be informed by a brilliant impression. Maximise the quality of your practice’s treatment planning with the 3M Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material, an award-winning* solution from 3M Oral Care. Long-term dimensional stability is central to the success of this impression material, allowing the creation of well-fitting temporaries. Multiple pours are possible without…
Incidence of dental caries may be declining in the UK, but there is still work to do. It is estimated that almost one in three UK adults have tooth decay,[i] with an average of 2.1 decayed teeth per person.[ii] Nearly 11% of three-year-olds surveyed in 2018 had already experienced dental decay in an average of…
When fabricating a restoration, patient satisfaction with the shade match is essential.[i] COLTENE’s award-winning[ii] BRILLIANT Everglow™ composite provides exceptional aesthetics, ensuring natural-looking restorations that blend seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. Its wide range of shades allows dental clinicians to achieve accurate colour matching, resulting in highly satisfied patients. Another significant advantage of BRILLIANT Everglow™ is…
For all patients, an effective and consistent oral hygiene routine is key for maintaining excellent oral health. No matter their oral health status, or whether they have undergone dental treatment, removing plaque and bacteria is key for preventing disease and minimising the risk of infection post dental treatment. Curaprox offers a line of Perio plus…
Dental autoclaves play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of a practice and are a vital pillar in the infection control protocol. The Lara steriliser from W&H offers one of the fastest type B autoclaves in its performance class, with reprocessing complete in less than 23 minutes. Times can be improved too by activating…
The treatment centre is able to offer patients a comfortable experience whilst streamlining workflows in the surgery. Clark Dental understands that purchasing a treatment centre is incredibly important for your patients and your team, and supports you in your decision-making process. The Axano treatment centre is a fantastic choice, offering an ergonomic design, customisation, and…
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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.
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