The use of a rubber dam for endodontic treatment is crucial to effectively isolate the tooth, including the root canal, from bacteria, as well as protecting the patient’s airway.[i] Even though the rubber dam presents a range of benefits to the clinician and the patient, as well as improving surgical outcomes, many dentists choose not…
Dr Hazra Patel recently completed the Reveal: Confident Smile Makeover course from the IAS Academy. Hazra comments: “I have been using the Invisalign aligner system for a number of years and wanted to offer additional options to my patients. When I heard that Dr Tif Qureshi was delivering the course, I confirmed my place. I…
For many patients, conventional dental implants are the ideal solution for their edentulism. However, there remains a cohort of patients whose severe disuse atrophy makes them unsuitable for regular implant treatment. With the ever-increasing popularity of implants as a solution, and an aging population with rising numbers of complicating factors, finding alternative treatment pathways is…
Oral malodour occurs for many reasons, including diet. Foods rich in protein and sugar, in addition to acid, create the perfect environment for bad bacteria to thrive in the mouth. But your patients don’t have to suffer – recommend The Breath Co oral rinses for solutions that work. With an alcohol-free and a pH-balancing formula,…
The College of General Dentistry is seeking two Trustees – one dental and one independent – to help it in its historic mission to build a future Royal College for dentistry. Its dental Trustees are registered dental professionals, and its independent Trustees come from outside of dentistry. Both are central to the effective delivery of the College’s…
In today’s dentistry, it’s not only about what you’re offering, but how you’re offering it that often matters. With regards to restorative care, patients are all-too aware of what’s available; they know that they have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a dental provider. Dentistry has an intense competitive edge, and if two…
Make the right choice with the 3M Oral Care Imprint 4 VPS impression material, winner of the best VPS impression material in the Dental Advisor Awards 2023!* With this solution, you can achieve impressions with remarkable precision, due to its unique chemistry. Patients will appreciate the active self-warming technology, which causes the product to set…
A patient-led approach is defining modern dentistry. When dentists upskill and train to do more, it is with elevated patient outcomes in mind. The high demand for quality restorative treatments, from composite bonding to implant therapies, is a good example of this. People now want to repair and improve, rather than remove any healthy tissue,…
Effective infection control is crucial in any dental practice, so why not streamline your approach? When you use the Lyla steriliser from W&H you can expect reliable, sustainable, and streamlined sterilisation processes. Lyla features an automatic water filling option and facilitates fast everyday cycle times. Plus, Lyla offers the option to upgrade your system to…
The list of fellowships which qualify applicants for Fellowship of the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) by means of equivalence has been amended. A year after the College first published Fellowship criteria, a review carried out on behalf of the College Council examined the assessment procedures and required training in relation to those qualifications already…
Energy drinks are readily accessible, often endorsed by celebrities and sports-related companies and a popular beverage of choice within the UK. While touted as a stimulant for mental and physical performance, they have long been a concern for healthcare professionals, especially within the dental sector. Their highly-addictive nature, paired with the sugar content, can spell…
Across all dental practices, despite the size or speciality, ineffective practice management systems hinder growth. This, in turn, limits the clinician’s ability to provide high-quality care to their patients. Whether yours is a small dental practice, or a larger organisation, poor handling of administrative tasks can lead to additional stress and time constraints in practice….
Bad breath is hard to ignore and very easily caused. It’s unpleasant (rated the third worst smell in Britain)[i] and can be highly embarrassing and uncomfortable for the sufferer. There are many causes of bad breath, of which most are due to everyday habits. The positive here is that a simple tweak to a patient’s…
You may have already heard of the Metaverse – Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg’s new idea that has the potential to revolutionise social media, and life as we know it. Set to be an immersive universe where people can eventually work, shop and fulfil a number of real-life duties and hobbies, the Metaverse is certainly something…
The ADI Team Congress 2023 delivered a dedicated Dental Hygienists & Therapists Programme, with lectures covering an array of clinical, business and wellbeing topics. At the end of the day, one dental hygienist and therapist in attendance commented: “This was my first time at the ADI Team Congress. I came because we have a new…
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