The award-winning* Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive from 3M Oral Care ensures outstanding control and predictability.** Expect more than just a strong bond. The adhesive bonds to all restorative materials, without the need for separate primers.** It bonds and seals caries-affected dentine, helping to preserve tooth structure, and offers added radiopacity, to reduce the risk of…
The average life expectancy is increasing year on year, and in the UK a third of people are now expected to see their 100th birthday.[i] Whilst this is a fantastic achievement for our health systems, it in turn requires appropriate dental care for an increasingly older population. Clinicians may find that with each passing day,…
The phrase ‘Turkey Teeth’ entered the public consciousness last year. It refers to the trend of people travelling to Turkey to get their dream smile, delivered at a fraction of the cost than it would be in the UK. A BBC documentary broadcast in July, Turkey Teeth: Bargain Smiles or Big Mistake, looked at the…
Dr Paula Villa will be presenting two lectures at the upcoming BES Regional Meeting in November. She shares what delegates can expect from her sessions, and why these topics are so important in endodontics: “I’ve worked as a professor at Universidad de Antioquia for 20 years, and over the last 10 years I’ve focused my…
Educating patients on interdental cleaning is vital, as this will allow them to maintain their oral health. Be sure to inform patients about using the correct size interdental brush in each space, for the most effective clean. FLEXI interdental tools from TANDEX are the ideal solution for your patients. The series is available in 11…
Getting patients to say “yes” to treatment is a perennial challenge. Now, cost is likely to be one of the main reasons why people are either saying “no”, or “not yet”. The full impact that the cost-of-living crisis has had on dentistry, and levels of oral health in the UK, won’t be known for some…
The ability to produce high-quality images in your dental practice is invaluable for effective diagnosis and treatment planning. The CS 8100 3D Evo Edition is the ideal solution for your practice. The 4-in-1 CBCT system delivers outstanding image clarity, great for use in general dentistry and endodontics. Its award-winning design is able to fit into…
For all businesses great and small, marketing is an incredibly important tool to keep prospective patients aware of your services, boost your profitability and also strengthen relationships with your existing patient base. Marketing plays a role in enabling your dental practice to stay relevant and constantly ‘on the radar’ for those seeking dental services. Dentistry…
When delivering dental implants, the system you choose is crucial. The TLXÒ and BLXÒ Implant systems utilise Roxolid®, a high-performance material with outstanding mechanical strength and healing capacity. The result? Hard and soft tissue is respected, peri-implant health is preserved and fast healing is encouraged. The TLXÒ, for tissue-level cases, has been perfected for immediate-loading…
Dr Stephanie Loke recently completed the Anterior & Posterior Composite course from the IAS Academy. She shares her experience: “I chose the course because the IAS Academy has always been well-known and it has a good reputation. I developed an interest in composite fillings and, being a fairly new dentist, I wanted to build on…
Did you know that Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material from 3M Oral Care has been awarded the best VPS impression material by The Dental Advisor in 2023? This product helps clinicians achieve exceptional, precise impressions. With unique chemistry, clinicians have sufficient time to load and seat the tray, as the setting time doesn’t start until…
The GDC is combining its fitness to practise and registration directorates into a Regulation directorate, led by a new, recently recruited, Executive Director who joins in September. The Regulation directorate will enhance resilience and efficiency and improve recruitment, flexibility and career development for staff. This newly created role is a significant and influential senior leadership…
Across the dental profession, dental caries has been the key disease we have treated for many years. More recently, tooth wear has been recognised as an increasing problem and may become a much greater challenge for clinicians in the years to come. Preventing and managing tooth wear and tooth surface loss (TSL) will be key…
For your patients struggling with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the OraStretch Press Rehab System, available through Total TMJ, is an excellent solution. The handheld system utilises passive motion to stretch and strengthen the patient’s jaw joint and muscles as well as facial tissues to help increase mobility, flexibility and function. TMD can cause patients pain, and…
The Assistina devices from W&H are innovative systems which make instrument lubrication and maintenance simple. The Assistina Twin features a duo-chamber system which facilitates thorough reprocessing and lubrication in only 10 seconds. With Assistina Twin, you are able to set up one handpiece while another is being maintained, allowing you to use your time more…
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