Perio Master Clinic conferences are about to become a more global affair with three editions in three continents being organised in less than a year. Perio Master Clinic, the brand created by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) in 2014 for providing career-boosting training to dental clinicians on the best periodontal techniques, is about to…
Everyday life presents many opportunities for accidents to occur. From tripping over your children’s toys to banging your head on an open cupboard, many of us can attest to sustaining some form of personally-inflicted injury from time to time. You’ll likely have encountered many patients who have sustained a dental injury in a similar way….
Water is a vital component of various protocols within the dental practice. Practices use water during dental treatment, pre-sterilisation cleaning of instruments, and many sterilisation systems, such as autoclaves, also require water for operation. As such, having RO water is vital to keep your equipment in good condition, minimise unit breakdowns and reduce the risks…
Have you registered for the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS) 2023 yet? If not, you still have time to secure a free delegate pass, which is available to all dental professionals from the website. Don’t forget, BDCDS is the largest dental event of its kind, this year being held on 12-13 May at…
The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced some small but important changes to its fitness to practise processes. The changes aim to reduce the impacts on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform. It is now clear that full regulatory reform for…
BADN member and Head of Dental Nursing at Guy’s Hospital, Samantha Salaver, was awarded an MBE for services to dental nursing in the New Year Honours List. Samantha joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2006 as a sister in the dental directorate, becoming a dental matron and then Head of Dental Nursing. …
By Yvonne Shaw, Deputy Dental Director at Dental Protection A year ago, the Court of Appeal handed down its highly anticipated judgment on the Hughes v Rattan case. As a reminder, Mrs Hughes, represented by Dental Law Partnership (DLP), pursued a claim against Dr Rattan under both vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care. Dr…
Alison Simpson talks about her journey to achieving highly aesthetic CEREC Tessera™ crowns in just one hour Read the full article here, or listen to the audio version courtesy of The Probe Dental Podcast, also available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify: Since opening my first squat clinic back in 2005 and…
Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) is returning to NEC Birmingham and is set to be better than ever before! It has never been more important for the industry to come together, not just to celebrate its success and resilience, but to problem-solve the common challenges. As a key part of the dental team, technicians are at…
Dental Protection has welcomed proposed changes to the guidance used by the GDC’s Interim Orders Committee (IOC), but says refinements are needed to ensure the IOC has the most comprehensive information possible, when deciding on whether an interim order is necessary. The IOC is a statutory committee of the GDC which considers whether it is…
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a set of conditions characterised by pain and discomfort in the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), can compromise nutritional status. A person with TMD may find it too sore to bite and chew, so will eliminate certain foods and instead eat a ‘soft’ diet, which although adequate initially, may not provide the range of…
Dr Chris Leech, Scientific Director for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), presents an interesting case example that is often seen in general dentistry. He shows how comprehensive general dental skills– which are firmly advocated by the BACD among all members – are essential to providing a sufficient solution for the patient… Implants are…
The Medit i700w intraoral scanner, from the Straumann Group, makes digital impression taking comfortable for you and your patients. This model features a detachable cable, 245g lightweight design, 108º reversable tips, and remote-control mode to maximise manoeuvrability. But its fantastic features don’t end with the hardware. Gain full access to Medit Link, the software with…
Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2023 returns to the NEC Birmingham on 12-13 May 2023 and the Enhanced CPD educational programme is now live on the website. There are some fantastic speakers coming to the event, each keen to share their extensive expertise with delegates. They will be covering an exciting range of topics, from digital…
Bad quality sleep has a number of negative impacts on both physical and mental health. Help transform your patients’ quality of life and receive an insight into your own sleep habits with the Dental Sleep Medicine course from the IAS Academy. Headed by Dr Paul Reaney, this course encourages delegates to examine their own sleep…
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