Whether you’ve been in dentistry for 12 years or two, you’ll know that the industry has changed, and fast. Gold-standard treatment is not always enough by itself, and a successful dental team today often has a skillset more varied and diverse than ever before. For example, a truly great dentist won’t just be a technically…
A review of the Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Educators Symposium 2022 held in London last October Friday 14th October 2022 marked an important date for the endodontic community as delegates gathered at the Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, a state-of-the-art venue with magnificent views overlooking the Tower of London, for the Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Educators…
In dentistry, an accurate diagnosis is the basis for any treatment you offer your patients. The ability to accurately diagnose the source of pain, through carrying out the right assessments, and recording results with certainty will give both you and your patients confidence to go through with treatment. When it comes to endodontic therapy, many…
Steps towards reform to the legislation that underpins the UK’s health and care professional regulators were taken this month, as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) sets out the direction for future reforms. The General Dental Council (GDC) welcomes this important milestone but is extremely disappointed by the timetable. The Government first…
Taking too long to respond to new enquiries results in dental practices losing as many as 60% of leads. Or worse still, not even replying to leads due to endless spreadsheets, emails and paperwork. The ChatBot and LeadTracker designed by a dentist for dentists, RoboReception has helped hundreds of dental practices capture those new patient enquiries and…
Aviva Riley from Fourways Dental Surgery explains why she thinks restorative products from 3M Oral Care are worth more than a 10 out of 10: “I’ve been using products from 3M for over 15 years now, and one thing I can guarantee from these solutions is reliability. Currently, the main 3M products I use in…
With the CEREC Primescan and Primemill, scanning and milling has never been easier. Available through Clark Dental, the Primescan intraoral scanner is an incredible system that delivers outstanding results with every scan. Clinicians can work swiftly, capturing remarkable images in moments. The Smart Pixel Sensor function processes more than a million 3D points per second,…
If you’re an orthodontist wanting to learn how to treat more advanced cases, the Advanced Diploma Course from the IAS Academy is the perfect choice. Developed for clinicians that have already performed at least ten fixed brace cases, this hands-on course covers the whole spectrum of appliance systems and how to best utilise them in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Oral Health Status Report (2022) suggests that oral diseases are widespread, affecting around 3.5 billion people around the world. It is estimated that, globally, 2 billion people have caries, and an additional 514 million children have caries in their primary teeth. With three quarters of those affected living in…
The BACD 18th Annual Conference was a fine display of the clinical excellence strived for by all members. It provided three days of education, inspiration, hands-on workshops and networking, with delegates enjoying their trip to the Newport countryside in Wales. There were many reasons to attend, but headline speaker – Dr Frank Spear – was…
When you join the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), you’ll be able to enjoy some exciting membership benefits, including discounted delegate rates for ADI events! These events include ADI masterclasses and focus meetings, as well as the prestigious biennial ADI Team Congress. Here, you’ll have access to some fantastic educational resources, such as world-renowned speakers,…
When treating caries, it may be difficult to accurately identify infectious carious tissue. In these cases, it can be reassuring to have a clinical aid to help determine the presence and removal of infectious tissue. Caries Detector from Kuraray, available through J&S Davis, is the ideal clinical tool in these scenarios, providing the clinician with…
Dental therapy can be a lonely profession – so why not find community by joining the British association of Dental Therapists (BADT)? The BADT acts as a mouthpiece for the profession and has been fundamental in ushering in a number of important changes in the industry, including Direct Access. What’s more, the Association is a…
Over the last five years, the number of patients being seen within 18 weeks of an oral surgery referral has steadily declined. The NHS expects 92% of patients on this waiting list to be seen within that time, this target has not been met since 2016.[i] Currently, with many patients in the UK also struggling…
It goes without saying that a high-quality dental impression is fundamental to achieving an excellent restorative outcome. However, finding the right impression materials for the case in hand is often easier said than done, especially if you want to achieve a fantastic depth of detail in more challenging scenarios. A good impression created using excellent…
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