The BES Regional Meeting in Belfast presented a selection of shorter Table Clinic sessions, in addition to full lectures, a trade exhibition and a fantastic Conference Dinner on Friday night. Dr Jose Anthraper recently attended was impressed with the entire event, commenting: “The table clinics were presented in a fantastic format. They were short and…
Tests to assist in the diagnosis of oral cancer can be invasive, and sometimes inappropriate for detecting cancer in its early stages. Saliva tests can be an effective, non-invasive pre-diagnostic tool. The BeVigilant™ OraFusion™ System from Vigilant Biosciences® is a non-invasive fluoroscopic and visual saliva biomarker-based semi-quantitative risk assessment tool which is intended to be…
Sometimes, patients may feel self-conscious when attending dental appointments, particularly if they have bad breath (halitosis). When patients present to the practice with issues such as this, they may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable if they don’t understand what is causing it, and what measures might help. Because of this, it’s important to discuss the potential…
Endodontics, as a field, is evolving rapidly. As is digital dentistry. While many clinicians are now becoming accustomed to using these solutions in their day-to-day work, it’s important to consider whether they are always the best option. In some cases, the expected use of hi-tech solutions trickles down to patients. A US study revealed that…
Whether it’s a New Year’s Resolution or simply the next on your list of priorities, going green in 2024 is surely a must for dental practice owners. The transition to a more sustainable practice is made easier and more accessible by Greener Dentistry Global (GDG), a sustainability toolkit and accreditation programme for dental practices. The…
Wanting to boost your patient communication and engagement? Patient Bridge, a Sensei product, is a cloud-based platform that allows dental practitioners to centralise their patient communications. Sensei is the practice and patient management solution brand of Carestream Dental. Blending seamlessly with either existing R4+ software or with Sensei Cloud, the platform enables dental professionals to…
In a busy dental practice, correct and regular handpiece operation and maintenance is vital. It can help extend the life of your handpieces and ensure that they are working to maximum performance whilst reducing downtime due to the cost of repairs, thereby saving the practice time and money. The innovative Assistina Twin automatic handpiece maintenance…
Develop your understanding of internal sinus lifts and lateral window sinus grafts on the “Sinus Augmentation: How and when?” course. Held in London on January 17th 2024, the course will be led by Dr. Fazeela Khan-Osborne and Prof. Dr. Cristian Dinu on behalf of MegaGen. Ideal for clinicians with some implantology experience, this course will…
Good record keeping can save lives When John Saunders went for his regular dental check-up, the last thing on his mind was a cancer diagnosis. But dentist Jasleen Batra found a lump in his mouth – his lymph gland was swollen and very hard – and immediately referred him to the local hospital. The lump…
The Straumann Group is proud to have partnered with Createch Medical, a direct-to-lab milling service that can help dental laboratories expand their business. Createch Medical manufactures high-grade CAD/CAM frameworks, designed and built in a strict environment to ensure the highest-quality standards. By being controlled and executed by Createch Medical, with aeronautical technology, they can ensure…
Clark Dental is pleased to offer clinicians the Axano treatment centre, expertly designed by Dentsply Sirona. With Axano, you can appreciate the cutting-edge and innovative design, combining comfort and convenience with efficient workflows. You can access the endodontic and implantology functions, which are designed to simplify treatment and promote patient safety. The interactive and intuitive…
Dentists can capitalise on a history of precision and craftsmanship, with implant components and solutions from Medentika®. By choosing to use Medentika® systems within clinical workflows, professionals can trust that patients will receive restorations that are durable and effective. Our prosthetics’ key strength is their compatibility, creating functional results with all major implant systems. We…
If your practice received the notice for an inspection tomorrow morning, would you be ready? Alongside clinical safety, creating a safe working environment is essential to meet the expectations of leading healthcare bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC). These inspections are not only a key way for governing bodies to assess your care…
Help your patients overcome the January blues with a boost to their smiles and their self-confidence. The Billion Dollar Smile Purple Whitening Toothpaste consists of only natural ingredients. It contains hydroxyapatite and 1450 ppm of fluoride to help repair the enamel and boost remineralisation, gentle and effective volcanic mineral polisher for effective stain removal, and…
The first-ever consensus on the treatment protocol for zygomatic implants has been published by the Network of ZAGA Centres. “A modified Delphi consensus for rehabilitations anchored to zygomatic implants” set out to investigate the treatment approaches of 43 members of the global ZAGA Centres Network. The result provided insight into the latest workflows, as the…
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