In recent years, dental implants have become a preferred treatment choice for a large portion of the UK population. While exact figures are hard to come by, especially considering the interruption to services caused by the pandemic, one source estimates that as many as 260,000 individual implants are being placed each year.[i] But what is…
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has brokered the sale of Alex Jones Dentistry – a group of two exceptional private dental practices in South Yorkshire. Alex Jones Dentistry comprises a pair of reputable and independently owned private dental clinics which sit at the cutting edge of modern dentistry. With four well-fitted surgeries, they…
Predictability and durability are all must-have factors when it comes to choosing flexible solutions for your dental laboratory. It is no wonder that so many dental technicians invest in the Straumann Group for high-quality products and support. Medentika®, a Straumann Group brand, aids dental technicians in producing robust and reliable solutions for their clients. The…
Across the UK and US, consumers will hear important label information for over 1500 everyday consumer health products such as Sensodyne and Aquafresh Haleon, parent company to brands such as Sensodyne and Aquafresh, has partnered with Microsoft Corp. to make everyday health more accessible for people who are blind, have low-vision or have difficulty with…
In the past, if you were to ask patients whether they’d consider veneers, many of them would have been dissuaded by the image of chunky, overwhelmingly-white teeth. Thankfully, modern dentistry has revolutionised veneers and developed restorative materials that offer a more aesthetic, tailored solution, in addition to decreasing treatment times. Celebrity influence has also helped…
Dr Ceri Owen-Roberts shows how he uses digital technologies to support planning and delivery of implant treatment in a young female patient. Case presentation A 24-year-old female patient was referred to me to help restore her failing anterior dentition. She had experienced a bike accident three years previously, which had caused trauma to the UL1,…
The philosophy of minimally invasive dentistry concerns a “systematic respect for the original tissue”[i], and the early detection and cure of oral diseases. Across the numerous fields within dentistry, minimally invasive procedures are being embraced by professionals as a useful concept to preserve as much healthy tissue and tooth structure as possible, while delivering dentistry…
Here at Colosseum Dental UK, we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance. So, we ensure that our dentists have the flexibility they need to make their role work for them. Not only that, our dentists also have some fantastic opportunities for career development, including state-of-the-art facilities to work in and high standards of…
Maintaining your handpieces can be a time-consuming task, especially in a busy practice when time is at a premium. The Assistina TWIN lubrication and maintenance device from W&H is your key to easy handpiece maintenance. Featuring an innovative, duo-chamber system, team members can set up their next handpiece while they are maintaining the first one,…
If you never give your dental indemnity policy much thought, and your provider has remained unchanged for years, it’s likely to be because you’ve not faced a problem – yet. To accept the possibility of a complaint being made against you isn’t negative, or defeatist. Patients pay the bills, but when you have patients you…
On the morning of 10th October, Johnson & Johnson Ltd., the makers of Listerine, hosted a press briefing at Ogilvy & Mather Sea Containers in London to provide an update on the efficacy of mouthwash use. The event was chaired by Professor Iain Chapple, Professor of Periodontology and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham UK, who…
The marketing around digital dentistry is strong; stronger than ever since the pandemic, when practices had to find different ways to work and connect. Many took it as an opportunity to review their processes, and assess what could be done differently to improve workflows and elevate their service. Digital technologies – whether we’re talking about…
Dental Protection has welcomed recommendations by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) for regulators, including the GDC, to help tackle inequalities in professional regulation. The PSA oversees the GDC and other professional regulators and produces reports to recommend improvements. In its latest report, Safer Care for All, the PSA states that tackling discrimination and inequality requires…
Here at Rodericks Dental, we recognise the need for a strong support framework for our dentists, so they can continue to deliver excellent patient care throughout their careers. Our directors are dental experts, having spent years in the field. As a result, they understand what it means to be a dentist, as well as the…
All members of the dental team can look forward to an outstanding programme at the BACD Annual Conference 2022. Combining eclectic lectures, hands-on workshops, a trade exhibition and various social events, the event truly has something for anyone with an interest in cosmetic and high-quality dentistry. Dr Thomas Sealey will present a hands-on workshop with…
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