Gingival disease is thought to affect 50-90% of adults to some degree. Gingival inflammation has also been reported in as many as 46% of 8-year-olds, 60% of 12-year-olds and 52% of 15-year-olds – with bleeding on probing evident in approximately 40% of 15-year-olds.[i] Irreversible periodontitis is estimated to impact more than half of the UK…
Zygomatic implant placement, often seen as a complex procedure for dental professionals, has evolved into a reliable solution for patients with an atrophic maxilla. First introduced in 1998 by Professor Per Ingvar Brånemark, who is often referred to as the “Father of Dental Implantology”,[i] the treatment process has significantly improved over time, leading to higher…
The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) is thrilled to be partnered with BDIA Dental Showcase 2024, in order to provide clinicians with access to the high-quality dental implantology education and resources they desire. This year, delegates can look forward to the ADI Implantology Zone. Dental implants have become the gold standard for replacing missing teeth,…
At this year’s British Endodontic Society (BES) Regional Meeting, three talented dentists were presented with BES Awards and Prizes. Tanaka Kadiya won the Foundation Dentist Prize. He said: “I was grateful to be announced as the winner this year. We all know that endodontics can be intimidating, so I was grateful to have the opportunity…
Autumn 2023 saw the launch of NSK’s new high performance dental turbines – the Ti-Max Z990L and Z890L – designed to bring more power to dentists’ fingertips along with improved access, comfort and safety. The launch of a dental turbine is nothing new, so what makes the Z990L and Z890L more than ‘just another turbine’?…
Health experts are encouraging young people to ensure they get the HPV vaccine, as recent statistics reveal that approximately one-in-six girls and one-in-five boys in England remain unvaccinated by the time they reach school year 10. The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine provides protection against various cancers, including mouth, head & neck, cervical, anal, and genital…
Taking on new treatment offerings can be daunting for many clinicians, but when dental professionals choose to learn through educational courses supported by Straumann®, they gain the confidence to improve lives from the get-go. Providing aesthetic and functional solutions is key to restoring a patient’s oral health, confidence and overall quality of life. When clinicians…
Providing exceptional care is only possible with comprehensive training that prepares clinicians for an ever-growing range of patient needs. Straumann® offers world-class education focused on implant dentistry, designed to help clinicians looking to further their journey into the field. Dentists can expand upon their experiences and knowledge in all areas of implant dentistry, with access…
3M are delighted to be a part of BDIA Dental Showcase at ExCeL London, on 22-23 March. 3M will be exhibiting some of our award-winning solutions* to provide dental professionals insights on how they can further improve their patient care. These include stand out dental consumables, such as our renowned 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement….
Interim Chief Dental Officer England, Jason Wong, and his team will be hosting a series of topical presentations in the CDO Theatre at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024. In addition to the networking opportunities, there will be both panel discussions and presentations from leading experts for dental professionals to attend. Subject areas featured in the CDO…
Leading community dental provider, CDS CIC has been piloting a treatment programme for people with Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) and/or homelessness. The pilot is a partnership between CDS and the East Midlands Primary Care Team, working on behalf of five Integrated Care Boards in the Midlands. The CDS Mobile Dental Clinic has been visiting locations…
With the combination of Lucitone Digital Print Denture™ System and Primeprint™ Solution, dental practices and labs have access to a highly automated and fully validated 3D printing and finishing workflow for in-house denture manufacturing. Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, enhances the range of applications for its Primeprint Solution…
Following comments from Minister Andrea Leadsom that a “big package of change” is coming for NHS dentistry, the British Dental Association has warned there is still no sign the Government has any intention of taking action that will boost access and halt the exodus from the workforce. The Government has repeatedly stated that “NHS dentistry…
Technology has become a mainstay of modern dentistry and this is unlikely to ever change. Dental teams utilise the latest solutions in order to streamline workflows, improve the patient experience and facilitate excellent standards of clinical dentistry. Practice management technology is another example of how digitalisation has changed everyday life in the modern dental practice….
If 130 years of working successfully with dental professionals has taught us anything, it’s an exceptional understanding of the needs of you and your patients. At W&H, our ProService Team delivers a high level of service for all W&H products, guaranteeing speed, reliability and efficiency. From maintenance visits to complex repairs, our service technicians are…
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