Clinical note taking is a crucial aspect of the dental team’s responsibilities. Keeping comprehensive records of every patient’s appointments, treatment plans, and consent is vital for protecting dental professionals and ensuring that best practice has been followed at all times. However, note taking in itself is a very time-consuming process, eating into the patient’s appointment…
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is encouraging dental professionals to get support from their dental defence organisation as soon as they become aware of a potential complaint, as NHS figures show an increase in cases. The latest figures on written complaints in the NHS in 2021/22 have shown a small increase in NHS complaints involving…
When you choose to invest in a W&H system, you can be confident that it will be supported by our ProService team of technicians. All of our ProService technicians receive continuing in-depth training to a very high standard from factory qualified trainers, meaning that in the event of a breakdown or malfunction they are able…
The British Dental Association has warned minor tweaks to the widely discredited NHS dental contract – set to roll out from today – will do little to arrest the exodus of dentists from the service or address the crisis in patient access. The professional body has disputed claims that this represents a ‘new contract’ when…
The Helix Grand Morse from Neodent, a Straumann Group brand, is the innovative implant solution for all bone types. Its innovative design combines a full dual tapered body design and a hybrid outer contour – which is cylindrical on the coronal area and conical on the apical part. This design allows for vertical implant placement…
Chris McConnell speaks about his experience as President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), what was achieved during his time in the role and what’s next on the cards for the academy: “I think the biggest challenge I’ve faced in my role as President of the BACD has been working out how to…
As someone who has dedicated my life to endodontics, it never fails to inspire me when I think about how far we’ve come in the last few years – and what lays in store for us in the future. It seems that every time I read the latest research we are making more and more…
Dr Sagi Shavit treats endodontic patients exclusively at Cleveland Terrace Dental Practice, Darlington, and relies on COLTENE in even his most challenging cases. “COLTENE provides a range of high-quality endodontic tools, materials and equipment that allow clinicians to provide the best treatments to our patients. “HyFlex™ EDM files are super elastic, efficient and safe –…
At Colosseum Dental UK, our biggest investment has always been our people. To ensure that our dentists feel satisfied when coming to work, our dedicated facilities team have spent millions on refurbishing and modernising our clinics, providing a range of state-of-the-art equipment and tools including CBCT scanners, intraoral devices and tools for rotary endodontics. We…
Quality care is appropriate care and this is why, sometimes, referring out to another dentist who has the training, knowledge and expertise required to deliver a successful result is the correct course of action. Teamwork is also critical to good clinical outcomes and referrals are an easy way to extend your team, if a treatment…
Dentistry Show London presents a team programme The delivery of exceptional patient care requires collaboration between the entire dental team. This not only means that all professionals need to remain abreast of the latest products, technologies and skills available, but they also need to appreciate what colleagues can do in order to maximise on their…
The ADI Team Congress 2023 is a fantastic opportunity to learn from others in the community. Dr Lorenzo Tavelli hopes delegates will leave his session well informed on the management of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscences: “I will discuss: the concept of peri-implant phenotype and factors associated with aesthetic complications, the new classification of peri-implant soft…
Patients seek solutions that deliver long-lasting and comfortable results. When you use solutions from Medentika®, a Straumann Group brand, you can give your patients just that. Medentika® grants clinicians the flexibility to work with what they need, from meticulously-engineered multi-platform abutments and components (that are also fully compatible with all major implant systems). All systems…
Be with your patients on their entire implant journey, from planning to maintenance, when you train to be an implant dentist with The One to One Implant Education. No need to refer out! Treat people in an environment where they feel comfortable, as their partner in life-long oral health. The fully accredited PG diploma offered…
Earlier this year, Kemdent announced their competition for dental technicians across the country, as a thank-you to their customers and a celebration of their 100-year anniversary. The rules were simple – using Kemdent products, the entrants were required to show off their skills and submit pictures of a wax-try in or acrylic denture. The results…
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