One common hurdle that professionals face is a patient refusing recommended treatment. Not only is this disheartening, but it may also lead to further problems and more invasive interventions for the patient further down the line. Breaking down barriers There are several reasons why patients may not accept proposed care and understanding these is important…
The Kuraray Noritake Dental Teethmate Desensitizer kit, available from J&S Davis, offers a real solution for tooth sensitivity. Teethmate Desensitizer crystalises hydroxyapatite (Hap) to seal dentinal tubules and enamel cracks. Kuraray Noritake Dental’s technology makes it possible to build Hap when combined with the optimal calcium and phosphate ion ratio. This real solution for sensitivity…
The College of General Dentistry has announced a series of free Introduction to Orthodontics webinars, as well as the opening of applications for its 2023-25 Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics. In January 2023 the College will be hosting three events which will be available free of charge for all dental professionals to watch live online: …
Initial Medical, a trading division of Rentokil Initial UK Limited, is dedicated to offering customers nothing but the best standard of service and support. In light of this, we’re proud to announce that Rentokil Initial has recently been presented with the RoSPA Gold Medal Award for 2022. This exclusive accolade is only given to companies…
Complications which occur after dental implant placement are often attributed to the patient’s oral hygiene, or the dentist’s lack of education and/or experience. However, the professors and practitioners at the CleanImplant Foundation believe that contaminated dental implants could be the cause of peri-implantitis in more cases than many would expect. The CleanImplant Foundation was established…
Dr Sagi Shavit graduated from dental school in 2009 in Bucharest and shortly afterwards developed a special interest in endodontics. He undertook a number of endodontic training courses, including microsurgical endodontics, in London and in 2015, he gained an MSc in Endodontics from the University of Chester. He now treats endodontic patients exclusively at Cleveland…
The College of General Dentistry and Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England have co-published a chairside synopsis of Antimicrobial Prescribing in Dentistry: Good Practice Guidelines. Antimicrobial Prescribing in Dentistry: Good Practice Guidelines offers clear, simple and practical guidance on the use of antimicrobials by dental teams, and the current…
Diagnostic images are the foundation of excellent dentistry. But with every patient bringing unique challenges and different decisions to be made, you need to feel confident that the technology you use in practice can support you. That’s why Carestream Dental offers a range of imaging systems that meet every need. From the easy intro to…
As a busy dental professional, having a reliable place to invest in solutions and systems is vital to avoid unnecessary stress. Alongside their fantastic learning programmes, IAS Academy also provides a range of high-quality solutions from the IAS Shop. With products from a vast array of brands, such as NSK and 3M, the IAS Shop…
This week sees the latest results from the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Goodwill Survey statistics. This survey covers the quarter ending 31st July 2022 and includes data on valuations as well as deals completed (i.e., practices bought or sold by NASDAL members’ clients in the period). The quarter saw a…
A £100,000 donation from Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, is helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in medicine and healthcare. Over 100 students from the West Midlands will benefit, creating a pipeline of future medical professionals from wider backgrounds and helping to fill the ongoing shortage of doctors and dentists, particularly acute…
Nowadays, patients have an abundance of choice when it comes to dental treatment – but sometimes too much choice can be overwhelming. With influences from the media, family and friends, paired with financial concerns, many patients may not make the most appropriate choice for their situation. With the allure of a ‘quick fix’ treatment at…
Like many things, our finances aren’t always predictable. Even those on healthy incomes can be struck by unexpected expenditures, especially in an economy that is steadily becoming more expensive for everybody. Financial planning and a deep understanding of your financial situation is highly beneficial. But what is your knowledge like and are you accessing financial…
For patients that are at high-risk of developing dental caries, Clinpro White Varnish from 3M Oral Care can make all the difference. Designed for long-lasting protection, the varnish contains calcium, fluoride and phosphate-components that are naturally found in saliva. This way, this topical treatment helps to prevent the development of caries and guard against further…
Dr Jacob Taekke, a highly experienced dental implant clinician, shares why he uses Anthogyr implants to deliver excellent outcomes for his patients: “I choose to work with Anthogyr because it is a well thought-out and engineered implant system. The high manufacturing standards and interesting prosthetic solutions, including the proprietary InLink and Axin solutions, make Anthogyr…
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