The pandemic has shone a harsh spotlight on some long-standing issues including the persistent and immoral inequalities we see in children’s oral health. However, a reduction in the number of children undergoing dental treatment under general anaesthesia was inevitable given that specialist teams were redeployed, and theatre spaces repurposed to support the nation-wide Covid-response. Our…
Whether you’re a member or not of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), you may have heard about the Accreditation process, but what is it all about? BACD Accreditation gives members the chance to display their ability to safely, ethically and competently perform aesthetic dental treatment. Once you’ve demonstrated this, you’ll become recognised within…
Working as a dental hygienist or a dental therapist can be isolating. Due to the nature of our roles, we can work between multiple practices throughout the week or only perform our duties on a part-time basis, so feeling like part of the team isn’t always easy. This impacts our lives in numerous ways. For…
To celebrate their 100-year anniversary, Kemdent has launched a new competition for their dental technician customers. Not only does this demonstrate Kemdent’s appreciation, but also offers dental technicians the opportunity to showcase their skills. Kemdent is looking for the best wax try-in and the best acrylic dentures using Kemdent Modelling Waxes and Acrylic products, with…
In recent years, support animals have grown in popularity. In fact, since the Emotional Support Animals UK Registry was created in 2017, there have been over 9,000 registrations in the UK.[i] While it’s easy to assume that the majority of these animals would be highly trained dogs, it turns out that nearly any pet can…
In recent years, dental implants have grown in popularity amongst patients. There are various reasons for this: one is that aesthetics have become more important to people as society hurled into the technological world it is today. Aesthetics are not the only reason, as people generally live to an older age compared to previous generations…
Pemberton Dental in Wigan, recently joined the Rodericks Dental family. Dentist Dr Phil Barton says: “The overwhelming nature of running a practice had got to me. But I didn’t want to retire; I wanted to free myself from all the paperwork. I also wanted our compliance to be tip-top, to be able to offer more…
RelyX Universal Resin Cement from 3M Oral Care has recently been recognised once again as a winner in the 2022 Dental Advisor Awards.* RelyX Universal Resin Cement from 3M beat competition to be awarded the accolade of being the best universal resin cement in its category, proving that when you choose solutions from 3M you…
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) is delighted to be the Education Partner and headline supporter for the Core CPD Theatre at the 2022 British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show. The Core CPD Theatre will feature 11 sessions over the two-day conference, with experts in their fields sharing their extensive knowledge, and offering practical advice,…
Dr Matthew Holyoak worked with Dental Elite to get his dental practice sold. Matthew comments: What were your motivations for selling? I had built up my practice over many years, from an NHS squat to a modern mixed, mainly private practice. I felt that it was time to reduce my clinical hours, but I…
The correct disposal of amalgam is integral to avoid its discharge into sewerage systems and waterways. The PureMotion© amalgam separator from Initial Medical is intuitively designed for the safe and efficient extraction of amalgam waste, achieving up to 99.8%* removal from your waste water stream. The PureMotion© amalgam separator has simple ‘plug and play’ fixtures…
Activated charcoal is a fine black powder that is used in a range of industries and in communities around the world. The black powder can remove impurities, extract poisons, and whiten teeth. In recent years, the use of activated charcoal in commercial products has significantly increased as the world has started to take some steps…
The Oral Health Foundation warns that thousands of children have been left to suffer in pain for more than one year, as the number of tooth extractions for young people in England falls by more than half during the pandemic. The number of extractions performed on decayed teeth in children aged 19 and under decreased…
Clinicians need robust and reliable solutions to ensure that their infection control in practice is of the highest possible standard. This includes a high-performance laundry system to keep staff uniforms and reusable PPE such as gowns clean and hygienic, as well as ensuring that the systems used are in line with the Water Regulations Advisory…
Dentaid is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The dental charity, based near Southampton, has been shortlisted in the healthcare and medical research category for its mobile dental clinics for people experiencing homelessness which provide access…
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