Intraoral scanning technology has given clinicians more options, but there are still plenty of situations where a conventional impression material can be utilised to great effect. For instance, intraoral scanners are not always able to easily access all areas of the oral cavity, especially when it comes to capturing subgingival detail. Plus, excess moisture or…
You’ve likely heard that Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health have shared plans to merge their companies. It was quite the announcement as, once combined, these two companies will form the largest dental group focused on private in the UK, and one of the largest dental care platforms in Europe. Together, Portman and Dentex will…
Efforts will help to support children and young adults in hospice BioHorizons Camlog, a Henry Schein company, is helping individuals in need by collecting more than £10,000 worth of items for Naomi House & Jacksplace, hospices supporting life limited and life threatened children, young adults, and families from central southern England*. To secure the donations,…
Failure to act leaves £ ½ billion hole in dental budget The British Dental Association has condemned failure in the Autumn Statement to set aside funds to fully insulate the NHS from skyrocketing inflation, warning it will amount to deep cuts to frontline services that are already at breaking point. The BDA estimates that simply…
The BACD 18th Annual Conference – On The Shoulders Of Giants – provided an exceptional event for both members and non-members with a passion for ethical cosmetic dentistry. Held in Newport, Wales, there was education for the whole team as well as the chance to get together with friends and enjoy time with the BACD…
Regulatory bodies and guidance documents, such as the General Dental Council (GDC) and the Health Technical Memorandum (HTM), are in place to ensure that dental professionals are meeting high standards in different areas, including decontamination. It is essential that practices demonstrate their compliance with the regulations through meticulous record keeping and documentation. To fully understand…
In the summer, the rise in the number of children vaping was in the spotlight, receiving widespread coverage in the media. The YouGov youth survey for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), published in July, found that between 2020 and 2022, vaping rates had nearly doubled among 11 to 17-year-olds.[i] The most frequently used product…
As part of the Clark Dental surgery design service, you can choose from stylish ranges of cabinetry, including brands such as Edarredo and Apex. These solutions are designed to be part of an outstanding, functional workspace, offering you sleek and stylish designs that are also fully HTM 01-05 compliant. They can be customised to suit…
Did you miss the most recent Business and Mindset Mastery course? Delivered by the wonderful Dr Pravesh Solanki for IAS Academy, this programme guides delegates through introspective and actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. If you’re an associate, business manager or practice owner, then this is an opportunity for you! The course begins with…
There are words and phrases that we were hoping to hear less of this year, “unprecedented” and “tough times” are two examples that spring to mind. Now being applied to rapidly-rising inflation and the economy in general, many of us are wondering what we can rely on, for any degree of certainty now, and in…
Everyone at Lodge Dental would like to congratulate Dr Chloe Harrington-Taylor on winning Best Young Dentist for the South West & Wales at the recent Private Dentistry Awards! She has always been dedicated to professional education and clinical excellence, putting her patients first in all that she does. In only a few years, she has…
This year’s British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS) brought us a range of exciting and informative sessions from many internationally and nationally renowned speakers. As always, the event was a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in dentistry, to have an informative and enjoyable experience. In the BDA Theatre, Dr Amit Patel set out to…
Diversifying your treatment portfolio means that you can offer patients more of solutions they’re looking for. But do you have the technology to support this? With the CS 8200 3D CBCT system from Carestream Dental, branching out and offering new treatments is easy. Six selectable fields of view cover all extensive diagnostic needs, while innovative…
Many food and drink items for babies and toddlers found to be hiding high levels of sugar New research[i] by Action on Sugar (based at Queen Mary University of London) has revealed the worrying levels of sugars added unnecessarily to breakfast foods intended for babies and toddlers, with some containing 4 teaspoons[ii] of sugar per…
Figures released by the General Dental Council (GDC) in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request show that 72% of Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) did not have legal representation when facing a GDC Fitness to Practise hearing[1]. The figures also show that 77% of DCPs without legal representation were suspended or erased from the…
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