Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has staged three days of action to address the crisis in children’s dental care – specifically to address the “Covid Generation” of children who have never seen a dentist, or whose continuity of dental care has been severely impacted by Covid. Working with commissioners, CDS identified where care would have…
The British Dental Association has said new data is now showing the real depth and breadth of the workforce crisis in NHS dentistry. NHS England data – published for the first time today – indicates that as of March 2024 over a fifth of positions (21%) for NHS general dentists were unfilled, with these vacancies…
The two-day Align, Bleach & Bond (ABB) course from the IAS Academy can show you everything you need to know to provide a complete solution for simple to moderate alignment cases. The course, led by the pioneering Dr Tif Qureshi and Dr Guy Wells, incorporates everything from minimally invasive restorative dentistry to the Dahl Principle…
Dr Tidu Mankoo will be speaking at the ADI Team Congress 2025 as part of a fantastic educational programme. Discussing his session, “Interdisciplinary Management of Aesthetic Zone: from Single Teeth to Complex Aesthetic & Restorative Dilemmas”, he says: “The main challenge faced by clinicians with regards to the ortho-perio-restorative interface is having effective team management…
The huge number of treatment options available today can offer patients an array of choices they may never have considered in the past. General dental practitioners are now able to offer more complex treatments. Cheaper materials and payment plans make these treatments accessible to a wider range of people, not just the wealthy. The choices…
A report by the Oral Health Foundation in 2022 showed that more than 8,800 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK annually.[i] The startling reality is that 1 in 55 men and 1 in 108 women will develop mouth cancer at some point during their lives. As dental professionals, we are tasked with…
Kent Brushes has introduced the SONIK electric toothbrush, alongside a full range of oral health products. Drawing on a rich legacy in brush craftsmanship, Kent Brushes delivers a distinctive blend of luxury and affordability to the oral care arena, including its star of the show – the SONIK toothbrush, which features: 36,000 sonic pulses for…
Cleaning and disinfection of instruments is a vital step in any infection control procedures. The greener and less hazardous chemical components in Bossklein IDactiv make for a much safer solution for both the user and the environment. Bossklein IDactiv easily removes organic debris through manual or ultrasonic cleaning with the additional benefit being effective against…
Trycare’s Tokuyama Universal Bond II is the only self-curing bonding agent that can bond any direct or indirect restorative material using the same three quick and easy steps and without the need to light-cure, agitate surfaces, use additional primers or activators or wait in between steps. Simply mix, apply, air-dry and that’s it! Tokuyama Universal…
The British Dental Association has warned that ongoing ambiguity over whether Government will cover the cost of National Insurance increases for primary care providers will put already fragile services at risk. In response to an Urgent Question this morning, there was no tangible detail given on how providers including high street dentists, GPs and pharmacists…
Are you at risk? Mouth cancer is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the UK, with 10,825 new cases diagnosed every year — a worrying 133% increase over the past two decades. Yet, despite this alarming rise, many people remain unaware of the main causes and risk factors that put them at risk. Released during…
The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its consultation on proposed revisions to the Standards for Education, which will shape the future requirements for all UK programmes seeking GDC registration. The regulator is committed to ensuring its quality assurance of dental education and training fulfils our primary purpose, to protect patients. The Standards for Education…
To stay at the forefront of your field, it is essential to pursue the highest quality education. Ucer Education, in collaboration with the ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and the University of Salford, offers an exceptional opportunity, with the Advanced Certificate in Full Mouth Oral Implant Rehabilitation. The course is directed by Professor Cemal Ucer, a…
Philips has created a Maternal Health Toolkit to help support dental professionals to guide patients through pregnancy. The resources, which can be found on a maternal health landing page on the Philips website, and via materials designed for dental practices, are packed with information to help clinicians steer vital conversations. These materials are designed to…
BRILLIANT Crios from COLTENE is a reinforced CAD/CAM composite for permanent aesthetic restoration. Compared to ceramics, BRILLIANT Crios CAD/CAM composite dental material offers considerable advantages. With high flexural strength, it has excellent shock-absorbing effects, making it an excellent material for implant-supported crowns. There is no firing process required, meaning effortless and efficient handling. BRILLIANT Crios…
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