A staggering 95% of Jewish healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the UK have reported that the alarming rise in antisemitism since the attack by Hamas on Israel on 7th October has negatively affected their mental and emotional wellbeing. Additionally, 44% are either modifying or contemplating changes to their professional activities as a direct consequence of this surge in antisemitism….
When providing patients with restorative treatment, it’s important to consider the impact that restorative materials will have on the aesthetic outcome. A fantastic option for posterior fillings, the 3M Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative material from 3M Oral Care, is able to simplify and speed up the posterior restoration procedure without sacrificing aesthetics.* Designed specifically…
More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57%) who took part in a survey say their mental health is worse now than it was during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 dental professionals in the UK, one in two (50%) are also pessimistic about the future and more…
Digital record-keeping is reaching new levels Dental professionals from dentists to oral surgeons need to take notes all day, keeping record of their patients’ oral health issues, treatment plans and payment schedules. Digital technology has revolutionised this process, allowing the dental team to work faster, smarter and more efficiently than ever before.[1] The advent of…
Alongside many of the recent advancements made within dentistry – the finessing of materials, the development of technologies – there has also been a shift in mindset to preventative practises. More and more we are hearing about patients living in pain, unable to seek care. It is crucial that, before patients get to this stage,…
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has published Sustainability in dentistry: Leading for change, a scoping review to inform and engage the dental profession, industry, and wider oral health and dental care infrastructure on the environmental sustainability of practicing dentistry. With the sub-title Environmentally sustainable dentistry to address the climate crisis, the review is organised thematically…
The Epilepsy Society is calling on the NHS to provide free dental repairs for people with epilepsy whose teeth are damaged as a result of their seizures. The UK charity has launched a campaign called FixIt4Free, after hearing from many people with epilepsy that they are struggling to afford treatment after breaking or knocking out…
Investing in your handpieces means that you can improve the quality of care that you provide. To protect your handpieces’ longevity, and ensure that they are working to maximum potential, so that your patients receive high-quality treatment, it’s important to employ the best methods of maintenance. The issue of handpiece maintenance and decontamination has become…
Dental professionals have a duty of care to provide dental services of the highest standard to patients. Alongside this, there are other considerations that go hand-in-hand with quality clinical care: providing an outstanding patient experience before and long after the treatment has commenced. Individuals who seek dental care are both ‘patients’ and ‘customers’: it is…
Optimised for superior treatment outcomes, the Neodent® NeoArch® Immediate Fixed Full-Arch Solution is ideal for edentulous patients, even those with severely atrophic maxilla. With a singular connection promoting simplicity, you can still choose from a range of gingival heights, for both angled and straight abutment designs. Suitability to different dental implant techniques means you can…
Almost six in ten (59%) Brits say they see the same dentist more consistently than they see the same GP according to leading dental plan specialist Denplan’s Oral Health Report. The survey, released 31st October 2023, also finds considerable loyalty to dentists, with a quarter of respondents that visit the dentist (25%) staying with the…
Complaints about NHS dental practices have risen by two-thirds with access, treatment, and fees, common causes for concern, according to England’s Health Ombudsman. The number of complaints to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) about dentists increased by 66% from 1,193 in 2017/18 to 1,982 in 2022/23. The proportion of complaints being upheld or…
Greener Dentistry, the international accreditation programme for dental practices wanting to reduce their environmental impact, was highlighted in a talk on sustainability at the FDI World Congress in Sydney. The package of resources that members of Greener Dentistry can access was referenced by Michael Fahey, Henry Schein’s Commercial Director, in his presentation on the main…
The challenge with delivering modern implant therapies is that every patient will have their own, unique functional and aesthetic needs, as well as unique lifestyle factors. All of these aspects will need to be taken into account when treatment planning, for a successful outcome that lasts. At the same time, thanks to the internet, people…
The Report of a recent Survey, undertaken by Dr Debbie Reed of the University of Kent and supported by the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, BADN, is now available for download via ResearchGate. Scan QR code: “It has been a pleasure to work with the UK’s Registered Dental Nurses (RDNs) and BADN to produce…
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