Dr Ramón Gómez Meda is a highly-esteemed international speaker in the field of periodontology, aesthetic dentistry and multidisciplinary treatment. He is an adjunct Assistant Professor for the Department of Prosthodontics at LSUHSC School of Dentistry in the USA and the founder of MEDA Training Centre in Spain. Ramón will be among the speaker line-up for…
If you’ve ever arrived at your ski resort only to find you’ve forgotten an essential piece of kit, you’ll know how it can scupper your plans. Not only is it inconvenient, but you’ll probably end up spending a small fortune replacing it. Unfortunately, one essential piece of kit people often forget is SPF lip balm…
Henry Schein Dental has announced the refreshed ACCLEAN brand, a comprehensive line of products for all stages of preventive care, distributed exclusively through Henry Schein, featuring a colour-coded, three-stage packaging system to help dentists and dental hygienists stay organised. The products will be gradually rolled out in the new livery from March/April 2023. The refreshed…
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has hosted a visit to UK dental practices this month with its sister organisation from the United States, the Association of Dental Support Organisations. Following an introductory meeting between the two organisations last year in New York, the ADG team of Neil Carmichael, Clinical Director Sandra White and Operational…
Following the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and his swearing in as First Minister, dentist leaders in Scotland have called for immediate action to ensure the beleaguered service has a future. The leadership election has delayed the timetable for reform of the low margin/high volume system dentists work to, that has left providers…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, has today launched its latest survey. The number of dental exhibitions has increased considerably over the last few years, and BADN wants to know whether dental nurses attend dental exhibitions, which ones they attend, why they don’t attend, and what they…
The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has launched its second grant programme. Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is part – launched The MPS Foundation last year and its first research grant programme received over 150 expressions of interest….
The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on plans to improve its guidance on indemnity and insurance, to support dental professionals in meeting their obligations to patients. Dental professionals are required by law to have appropriate indemnity or insurance in place before they practise. This is to ensure that, in the rare instances that any…
A 57-year-old female patient presented to the practice needing to change to her smile and her life. She had become quite depressed about her appearance – she even worked night shifts to avid seeing people. She reported that she was unable to smile around friends or family and that all of this had led to…
Now more than ever, dental professionals are seeking roles that offer them more opportunities for career progression and skill development. Dentistry is a rich vocation and offers many different pathways to success, no matter if you’re a dentist, dental nurse, dental hygienist or therapist! Here at Dental Elite, we understand the importance of finding the…
Pinkoo Bose, a recent delegate on the Dental Sleep Medicine course from the IAS Academy, shares his experience: ‘I signed onto the Dental Sleep Medicine course as it’s an area I really wanted to get into, especially as there are increasingly large amounts of patients complaining about snoring. The course was excellent – the way…
The topic of dental occlusion is often discussed among professionals as being a difficult field of dentistry. It relates to the alignment of the teeth and the relationship between the upper and lower arch upon closing the bite. However, managing occlusion effectively is a multi-faceted process, with many factors at play. In almost all types…
We are all aware of the increasing interconnections between oral and systemic health. It seems that new studies linking plaque bacteria to serious health problems emerge on an almost daily basis – all great research that we should be keeping on top of an informing our patients about. In a similar vein, however, it’s also…
The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2023 will be held in May at the NEC in Birmingham. It offers two days of lab-dedicated education, with 40+ hours of content delivered by more than 50 industry-leading speakers. Topics across the multiple theatres will include everything from fabricating dentures to managing orthodontic appliances and delivering implant prosthetics. There…
Last week saw CDO England, Sara Hurley and BSPD’s President, Jenny Harris, present the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award at BDIA (British Dental Industry Association) Dental Showcase. This award is presented by NASDAL to recognise the outstanding commitment of practices to the…
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