The UK’s cost of living crisis is seeing many families make tough choices about what to prioritise and where to make cuts. BSPD is offering advice to parents and carers to help them maintain good oral health for their children during this period of austerity. BSPD’s focus for the year is on the ‘Rights of…
New study of over 200,000 adults reveals the statistic to be particularly prevalent in over-40s A clear link between obesity and tooth loss has been confirmed in the largest study of its kind of over 200,000 adults which examined BMI, tooth retention, tooth location and age. The major new analysis of health insurance claims and…
As the number of dentists considering early retirement rises,[i],[ii] many clinicians will be thinking about selling their practice. If you are one of them, it’s important to be prepared. It is advisable to prepare for the sale of your dental practice in advance, especially if approaching retirement, as careful planning may help you to secure…
CONNECT, a trainee-led research group launches their new website this week. ‘Child Oral health NatioNal rEsearch CollaboraTive’ (CONNECT) is the first UK trainee-led dental research collaborative. The aim of CONNECT is to conduct high quality, trainee-led, multi-centre research and support educational resources in the field of child oral health for the benefit of patients and…
In this podcast from SDI, Dr Rocio Lazo, specialist in paediatric dentistry at Cayetano Heredia University of Peru, discusses the role of bioactive restorative materials and techniques and their role in minimally invasive dentistry. Find out more at sdirestoratives.co.uk Listen here as well as on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more:
Stress is a prevalent force in the modern day, and every individual will experience it, in some capacity, during their daily life. While stress can be manageable, under certain conditions it can become detrimental to both physical and mental wellbeing. As a dental professional, it’s important to be aware of how stress can manifest in…
The Axano treatment centre, delivered proudly by Clark Dental, provides you with everything you need for your day-to-day work. Expertly manufactured by Dentsply Sirona, the Axano dental chair allows you to individualise the way that you work – with the endodontic, dental implant and face treatment function, you can simplify your workflow and improve clinical…
Straumann and The Campbell Academy have designed the ultimate programme for dental professionals looking to succeed. The Business Course is ideal for independent dental practice owners seeking? to harness the skills needed to run a successful business. This course includes six two-day modules and grants 72 hours of CPD upon completion. Delegates will be treated…
Unparalleled care requires unparalleled technology – so why settle for anything less? The CS 9600 CBCT system from Carestream Dental is a the smartest CBCT system available on the market. A 5-in-1 system that offers outstanding versatility and precision, the system also harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to ensure perfect patient positioning and crystal-clear…
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) today announced the appointment of Dr Simon Watkin and Mr Tom Norfolk as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively to the DDU’s board of management. Dr Watkin will take over from Dr Paul Riordan-Eva who is retiring after a long career supporting DDU members. Previously, Dr Watkin was a full-time consultant physician…
Five UK universities rank in the top 25 dental schools worldwide.[i] This exemplifies the impressive standards of education of those who study and practice here. Once they join the workforce, dental professionals are offered a unique mix of continuing professional development (CPD) for their ongoing growth and improvement, to ensure that only the best patient…
As the case for SDF treatments strengthens, SDI Riva Star and Riva Star Aqua remain the only patented, licensed CE-marked products for treating hypersensitivity in the UK. What makes Riva Star and Riva Star Aqua unique is their patented formula using potassium iodide (KI) which works to radically reduce teeth staining. This contrasts with standard…
This World Mental Health Day (Monday 10th October 2022), Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, dentist and positive psychologist, together with Unilever’s oral care brand Zendium, launch a new, activity-based Wellbeing Toolkit to help address the mental health challenges within dentistry Dentistry is a high-stress profession with elevated rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, suicidal thoughts and self-harm.1,2 Unsurprisingly,…
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it has been named to FORTUNE® magazine’s “Change the World” list, an annual recognition of select companies that, through their work and initiatives, create positive social impact as part of their core business strategy. Henry Schein was recognised for its leadership initiatives designed to advance health equity for individuals with disabilities,…
Macmillan Cancer Support has renewed its partnership with dental charity Dentaid to help fund a mobile unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). Dentaid’s mobile unit attends the hospital twice a month with its group of volunteer dentists and dental nurses to offer treatment to head and neck cancer patients. Since the partnership…
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