Today has seen NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) publish their annual Benchmarking Report for the financial period, 2021-22. This has shown: Overall, increased net profit across the board. This was to be expected as practices were closed for 2-3 months of the previous year due to lockdown An increase in average…
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published updated specialty curricula. This sets out the specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities that trainees need in order to attain the award of the Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training, be admitted onto the GDC Specialist Lists and be eligible to use the title ‘Specialist’. This means that patients…
Although understanding of pathogens has advanced considerably in the last few decades, infectious microorganisms are still one of the greatest threats to our health. Pathogens have evolved to resist our best efforts to destroy them, resulting in “superbugs” with antibiotic resistance that present significant healthcare challenges. Unfortunately, antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon that can’t…
Dental Elite is dedicated to ensuring every client receives a successful outcome when selling their dental practice. The team recently helped Dr Luke Thorley put his practice on the market, and he kindly shares his experience of the process: “I worked with Phil Kolodynski, and it was a superb experience. I accepted the offer as…
When a patient discovers their implant is failing, this can be stressful and upsetting and they may think replacement is their only option. Refer them instead to the team at The One to One Dental Clinic. We will give them a full assessment and, possibly, another choice. Principal dentist and owner Dr Fazeela Khan-Osborne is…
When tackling particularly challenging restorative cases, it is vital that you have the materials needed to form a secure bond. SUPERKRAFT, the concept from COLTENE, is the ideal solution for indirect restorations. It includes SoloCem universal dental cement and the ONE COAT 7 UNIVERSAL bond which, when used in combination, the create ultimate bond strength,…
The year is 2023 and many in the dental industry are still weighing up the pros and cons of social media…. If you’re not using it already, does this mean you’ve missed the boat? And if you are a a practice or professional using Instagram, TikTok and/or the rest, are you seeing any tangible benefits…
The British Dental Association has warned the service is reaching the end of the road in evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into NHS dentistry today. The Committee heard how a failed NHS contract and chronic underfunding have fuelled an exodus from the service, and that in place of reform government has…
The Axiom X3® implant system from Anthogyr, a Straumann Group brand, enables dental professionals to take on all clinical challenges using the same implant, regardless of the clinical situation. This implant system responds to the needs and expectations of clinicians for an implant which offers multi-functionality, immediacy, bone preservation, and compatibility. The Axiom X3® provides…
Scottish Dental Care today announces the appointment of Lynn Hood as its CEO to help drive the continued implementation of its ambitious growth strategy. Following a multi-million pound minority investment from BGF in February 2022, the family owned Scottish firm further increased its market share, acquiring five clinics in the last twelve months, taking its…
3M Oral Care has united with StyleItaliano to deliver two virtual sessions with hands-on activities, Essential Lines and Essential Shape. For the Essential Lines session, Dr Giuseppe Chiodera will explore methods for faster and improved posterior restorations. Using 3M Oral Care products, professionals will be guided through drawing an essential line, reading the tooth and…
Clark Dental has worked with Dr Alison Mellor – Principal of Meopham Dental Care – over the years, and has helped in her most recent refurbishment project. Alison comments: “I have worked with Clark Dental since I bought my dental practice 17 years ago. I chose them for my most recent project, which was building…
Dentsply Sirona’s new On-Demand Endodontics Curriculum is designed to build and expand clinicians’ skills through self-paced, user-friendly, interactive online learning. The new endodontics continuing education (CE) courses, now available through the DS Academy, cover diagnosis and the entire endodontic therapy workflow, from fundamental to mastery topics. The new Endodontics Curriculum provides dentists with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration…
Orthodontic brand expanded into eight additional countries during 2022. The company also activated new manufacturing lines in Germany and the USA to support its international growth strategy across four continents. ClearCorrect receives successful approval to commercialize its aligner system in China. March 1, 2023 – ClearCorrect, a pioneering provider of orthodontic solutions, has pressed ahead…
Book your free Lunch & Learn session today and see what one of our Waterpik® Professional Educators can teach your team. Our Lunch & Learns are a fantastic way for the dental team to get together and boost their knowledge about oral health. A Professional Educator will guide you through a demonstration of the Waterpik®…
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