Comfort is an important aspect during all dental treatments, as patients want to feel relaxed when in the dental surgery. The Axano treatment centre from Clark Dental combines comfort with a remarkable performance, providing a variety of benefits for the patient and professional. The treatment centre boasts of an interactive, 10.3” Smart Touch display with…
The British Dental Association has told NHS England that NHS contract holders must be provided with interest for unacceptably late implementation of contract uplifts. The Statement of Financial Entitlement requires uplifts to be applied from 1 April each year, but these have not been paid on time since 2015/16. Last year the uplift was not…
Chlorhexidine has long been the gold standard ingredient in mouth rinses and other oral hygiene solutions, helping a wide range of patients prevent or manage periodontal disease.[i] [ii] Effective against a variety of pathogens, chlorhexidine causes bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, as well as inactivation of enveloped viruses via cell membrane permeability. It also disrupts the…
Responding to the pay award announced by the Government for doctors and dentists in the Armed Forces, which is 5% for 2023/24 and a £1,000 consolidated sum, BMA Armed Forces Committee Chair Colonel Mark Weir and BDA Armed Forces Committee Chair Surgeon Captain (D) (Retired) Mike Gall, said: “Both the BMA and the BDA are…
What are the benefits of outsourcing with Createch Medical, the direct-to-lab milling service for dental laboratories? In partnership with the Straumann Group, Createch Medical relieves you of the pressures of certain processes, allowing you to focus on growing your business without impacting the quality of work you deliver to clients. With Createch Medical, you don’t…
The new 100% Natural Toothpaste range from Arm & Hammer™ harnesses the superior power of baking soda in two formulas: Whitening Protection and Gum Protection. The range is formulated to help remineralise and strengthen enamel. The alkalinity of baking soda helps to return the oral pH to neutral levels and keep acid erosion caused by…
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced Professor Shamir Mehta FCGDent, Subir Banerji FCGDent and Professor Jason Leitch CBE FFGDP(UK)(Hon.) FCGDent as the speakers at its annual study day in Glasgow. Professor Mehta and Dr Banerji will deliver a series of lectures entitled Wearabouts – the how, what, wear and why of managing tooth…
Expand your professional horizons with membership of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD): the UK’s largest-growing cosmetic dental organisation and the largest cosmetic dental academy in Europe. BACD dentists are dynamic, forward-thinking practitioners, dedicated to clinical excellence in the latest cosmetic dentistry treatments including smile makeovers, dental implants, adult orthodontics and teeth-whitening. The BACD…
Agilio Software, the UK’s leading provider of healthcare operations software, announce the launch of iManage Group, a subscription-based service aimed at assisting growing Dental Service Organisations (DSOs) with group-level compliance management. Designed specifically for dental groups with between 2 and 20 practices, iManage Group provides a dedicated remote compliance manager to alleviate the pressure on…
The winners of the 2023 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective prize are announced today by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). These annual awards recognise vision and endeavour in the field of paediatric dentistry. These BSPD prizes are awarded each year following a judging process for both that is overseen by…
Kiroku is the digital note taking platform which allows clinicians to take comprehensive notes 60% faster than before. Dr Resham Qureshi shares her experience using the platform: “I am a locum dentist and I’ve been using Kiroku since 2018. It’s been a game changer for me because it allows me to have consistently good templates…
Poor oral hygiene results in a myriad of oral complications, including bad breath. Oral malodour can lead to social exclusion and embarrassment. What can patients do? The gold standard of oral hygiene – brushing twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste – can be supplemented with a high-quality mouthwash, like The Breath Co oral rinses. These…
The UK’s professional association for dental nurses, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), and the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) are very excited to introduce the Janet Goodwin Educational Grant, a financial award, to help dental nurses achieve their full potential, through education and dental qualifications. Student dental nurses who are funding their dental nursing…
When carrying out root canal treatment, it is important to preserve as much of the healthy tissue as possible. When more hard tissue is removed, the likelihood of tooth fracture increases, leaving the tooth fragile and more susceptible to further issues. It is therefore important to consider the instruments and techniques you use, and how…
Choose Anthogyr for quality prosthetics, including the SimedaÒ range of components. This is a complete portfolio, catering to single- and multiple-unit restorations with a wide range of crown materials. Get high precision, adapted to various indications and workflows. The many benefits of CAD/CAM will become accessible, as SimedaÒ enables the design of prostheses through both…
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