The British Dental Association has lamented the Government’s failure to fully embrace the Health and Social Care Committee’s recommendations, specifically its unwillingness to fix the broken contract fuelling the current access crisis. In its official response to the Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry, overdue since 14 September, the Government reiterates a bold ambition to “ensure…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, is delighted to welcome two new members to the Executive Committee. At the Association’s Annual General Meeting, held at 55 Broadway, London, Honorary President Joan Hatchard became Honorary President, welcoming welcomed President-elect Preetee Hylton and Treasurer Ruth Garrity to the BADN…
The British Dental Association has told dental regulators that urgent reform is needed to stop the next SmileDirectClub putting patients at risk. The BDA understands the remote orthodontic giant had just five UK-registered dentists overseeing cases. It is unknown if these clinicians were UK-based or covered by appropriate professional indemnity. The professional body has now…
The Straumann® TLX Implant System truly supports your workflow, taking into account the key biological principles of hard and soft tissue healing. Enjoy the simplicity and efficacy of the TLX Implant System, which allows for more efficient use of chair time and streamlined treatment protocols, with options for conventional and digitally integrated workflows. The fully…
Justin Leigh, Managing Director of Focus4Growth, will be presenting two sessions in the Business Theatre at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024. One will focus on patient communication, about which he says: “I’ll present a structured, consultative, ethical sales approach that dentists can utilise when communicating with patients. Attendees will learn practical hints and tips on how…
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Cat Edney, known as The Modern Therapist, is a multi-award-winning dental therapist who is on a mission to help patients find the gentlest, simplest way to a healthy, happy smile. At BDIA Dental Showcase 2024, Cat will be talking about how fundamental digital oral health assessments are to her practice. Here, she discusses why she’s…
The Oral Health Foundation has raised alarms over the recent closure of SmileDirectClub, leaving a significant number of patients in a precarious position. The charity believes the abrupt closure of the direct-to-consumer aligner company has left patients uncertain about the continuity of their dental care and orthodontic treatments. The Oral Health Foundation is concerned by…
For dental professionals looking for a smaller ‘plug and pan’ scanner for routine imaging needs, the CS 8100 3D Evo Edition, from Carestream Dental, boasts a sleek, compact design that fits into the tightest of spaces. Using the latest Tomosharp technology, it delivers outstanding image clarity in seconds. Easy to install and learn to use,…
Dental Protection says it is disappointed that the Government’s update on its reform programme for the healthcare professions does not include a more specific timetable for improving dental regulation. The comments follow a DHSC update on its reform programme – in particular on the draft legislation to bring Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates into regulation….
The ADI Members’ National Forum saw colleagues come together at the Royal College of Physicians for a day of education, networking, and socialising. Delegates enjoyed sessions presented by expert speakers which explored case studies and techniques at the cutting-edge of the field. “The ADI Members’ National Forum has been very well organised, well timed, and…
Eschmann provides a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, consumables and services to help you maintain exceptional decontamination processes. These include the range of Little Sister autoclaves, offering ‘B’ and ‘N’ type cycles with varying capacities and sizes to suit different practice needs. Added features such as real-time recording and automatic data logging ensure efficient and highly…
With Canadian researchers recently identifying a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign,[i] the humble mouthwash may prove to be not so humble after all. The Mount Royal University studyi used a simple oral rinse to see if levels of white blood…
Kerr Dental is delighted to offer every new registration at store.kerrdental.com a free OptiDisc Mini Kit (4188) until the end of the year. OptiDisc finishing and polishing discs allow you to obtain a result equal to that of natural dentition with restorations. OptiDisc’s active side is easy to recognise and the patented mandrel locks below…
The British Dental Association has warned that the collapse of remote-orthodontic giant SmileDirectClub will not close the door on the clear risks to patients presented by remote orthodontics. [1] The business model – offering patients plastic aligners based on a 3D scan of their mouths or via an impression taken from at-home moulding kits –…
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