The British Dental Association has warned that hundreds of millions are set to be taken away from NHS dentistry during an unprecedented access crisis, on track to amount to over a tenth of the service’s £3 billion budget. The Health Service Journal report that senior leaders in NHS England have major concerns that the service…
Dental patients have the right to complain about poor treatment. For any business that offers a service to members of the public, complaints are a fact of life and there are processes and people to help you – and them – get the problem resolved satisfactorily. In fact, the efficiency of the complaints’ procedure can…
The Waterpik® Water Flosser is perfect for patients with dental implants, crowns, bridges and veneers, thanks to its innovative design and features. This solution has been clinically proven to remove up to 99.9% of plaque,[i] and is 50% more effective for improving gum health than traditional dental floss.[ii] Needed for only a minute a day,…
The BADN Dental Nurse Recruitment & Retention Survey, conducted on behalf of Dr Debbie Reed RDN, former BADN Chair, Fellow of the College of General Dentistry (CGDent), and Director of Studies in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare and Course Director of the MSc in Advanced and Specialist Health in Global and Lifelong Learning at the University of Kent,…
Here at the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), we’re proud to announce our new NextGen Young Dentist Committee, which will feature at the ADI Team Congress 2023! The ADI is the UK’s independent network for implant dentistry, because we recognise the importance of exceptional education, mentoring and research within the field. We know that the…
The modern world has become all about convenience. In this day and age, people have become used to instant gratification, and this has transformed some of the fundamental ways that society works. This change, which is relatively new, is also impacting dental care, and patient expectations. But what does this mean for the modern dentist,…
In the modern world, it is becoming increasingly clear that we all need to do our bit to minimise our impact on the environment. In fact, the overarching message from COP27 in November 2022 was very much how we should all join forces to implement a greener approach to operation,[1] something that is relevant to…
Smile in a Box™, a digital treatment planning and manufacturing service expertly crafted by Straumann®, will allow you and your patients to enjoy all the benefits of digital dentistry, also immediate loading protocols. It is a modular system, with certain steps carried out in your practice, then you choose what you need to outsource. Treatment…
Braemar Finance, which offers financial solutions tailored to the dental sector, has recently conducted its latest Business Barometer Survey. The survey examines current trends and business owners’ mindsets pertaining to finance within the industry, while also comparing the dental profession to other industries. Cost of living – and working When asked which of the following…
Dental Protection has said the ongoing delay to GDC reform is “frustrating and disappointing” and has called on the Government to commit to a specific timetable for improving dental regulation. The call follows an update on Friday, which confirmed the priority for regulatory reform – which covers all regulated professions – would be Physician Associates…
Building from the success of the popular CS 8200 3D CBCT system, Carestream Dental has recently launched a new variation – the Neo Edition. Combining the accessibility of the standard edition with new streamlined acquisition workflows and exclusive features, the CS 8200 3D Neo Edition is the pinnacle of power and performance. Benefit from absolute…
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has expressed disappointment and dismay at a government announcement confirming that the General Dental Council (GDC) is not one of the healthcare regulators to be prioritised for reform. A timetable has just been published by the Department of Health and Social Care on reforming healthcare professional regulators. The update confirms…
Dr Fazeela Khan-Osborne, implant surgeon, educator and lecturer has been bestowed a Fellowship by Election for her contribution to dentistry by the College of General Dentistry (CGD). Dr Fazeela began her career in implantology over 20 years ago. She realised she wanted to create her own practice that reflected her ethos, that dental care should…
The OraStretch Press, distributed by Total TMJ is an innovative device to help all those affected by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Even very painful conditions like trismus, which means patients struggle to open their mouths beyond 35mm, can be prevented from getting worse, with regular use of this tool. It’s light and small, yet the OraStretch Press…
By saving time in each dental appointment, you open yourself up to the possibility for seeing more patients, and using your time in practice more wisely. With Kiroku, the digital note taking platform, you can take clinical notes 60% faster than before. Thanks to dynamic templates from Kiroku, you can customise your clinical notes to…
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