The British Dental Association has called on the Scottish Government to fix the broken system underpinning NHS dentistry, as new data reveals little sign of a recovery in attendance and ever-widening health inequalities. Figures from Public Health Scotland show participation rates – contact with a dentist within the past two years – continued to fall….
Are you seeking a unique steriliser that can be adapted to suit your individual needs? Look no further than the Lyla steriliser from W&H. From the start, the Lyla instantly streamlines your daily workflows with fast cycles, effortless interaction and reduced maintenance needs. However, you can also upgrade the system by using optional Activation Codes…
Linda discusses the use of SDI’s Pola Light, and advanced tooth whitening system that combines Pola’s award-winning whitening formula, with an LED mouthpiece, for a faster whitening treatment. sdipola.co.uk Listen here as well as on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more:
For patients already enjoying the benefits of clear aligner treatment, they can now have the additional benefit of whitening and brightening at the same time – with no additional wear time. Building on the success of SDI Pola’s award-winning at-home whitening range, new Pola for Aligners incorporates Pola Night 10% carbamide peroxide gel, carefully selected…
Time is something often in short supply for dentists. Sometimes, despite putting all the hours in, you will wish you had more left at the end of the week. An ideal work-life balance means something different to everyone and it can also change throughout the course of your career. As a novice, you likely…
Claire Berry argues the case for a business-focused approach to dental hygiene It is almost 10 years since regulatory barriers were removed to give some dental care professionals (DCPs) direct access to patients – a move hailed at the time as a key policy change. The change followed much petitioning from professional organisations at a…
In today’s world, aesthetics matter more than ever. Learn how to provide your patients with a discreet orthodontic solution with the Lingual Braces course from IAS Academy. Professionals who sign up for the course will learn how to utilise the ClearSmile Discreet Brace to achieve patient satisfaction and consistently predictable results. Suitable for clinicians who…
Carestream Dental is celebrating 40 years of the revolutionary technology that changed the direction of dental imaging. RadioVisioGraphy (RVG) allowed clinicians to move away from film processing and use a monitor to capture and view x-rays instantly. This is the fundamental technology behind the development of intraoral scanners, and is still used to this day….
Empowered patients, armed with their own research about the treatment they want to invest in, are part of modern dentistry. These people are looking to fill in any gaps in the information they have found online, or after talking to friends and family. If they’re not a regular, they have shortlisted you as a potential…
The College of General Dentistry has announced the appointment of Kevin Lewis FCGDent as an Ambassador. College Ambassadors, drawn from a variety of backgrounds, provide strong advocacy for the mission and vision of the College as it works towards eligibility for the award of a Royal Charter. Following a number of years in general dental…
3M Oral Care has teamed up with StyleItaliano to give dentists the opportunity to elevate their skills to the next level with two exciting courses – Essential Lines and Essential Shape. When professionals sign up to either course, they will be sent a practice kit containing all of the tools and 3M Oral Care dental…
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) which celebrates inspiring and innovative schemes to improve the oral health of children, enters its seventh year in 2023. Entries are now invited from anyone who is a member at the time of submission, with an initiative or scheme which has had a demonstrable…
A widely reported Third Party Costs Order (TPCO) against Mr Christopher Mercier, a dentist who undertakes expert opinion work, has been overturned by the High Court following an appeal supported by Dental Protection. Mr Mercier acted as an expert witness in a dental negligence claim which went to Trial in December 2020 when Recorder Abigail…
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of J & U Blessing Dental Surgery in the town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. Established in 1990 by siblings, John and Unity Blessing, J & U Blessing is a two-surgery, NHS dental practice with over 4,000 registered patients. The duo recently decided to sell…
Leading UK health solutions provider, Simplyhealth, has today announced the appointment of Quentin James as product director of its Denplan businesses. Reporting to Katie Wadey, chief product and commercial officer, Quentin will have full accountability for the Denplan P&L in this newly created role. Quentin is currently Director of Commercial Finance at Simplyhealth and will…
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