When it comes to supporting your patients’ oral hygiene routines it can seem difficult to tackle the individual needs of everyone. However, Waterpik® has an inclusive solution. Some patients need more motivation to really elevate their oral hygiene routine and as the Waterpik® Water Flosser cleans between the teeth and under the entire gumline in…
Bite registrations are important and you want to ensure that your method is optimised to maintain great results for your patients. Lisa Nicholas is the practice manager of Moray Orthodontics in Elgin, Scotland. She shares her team’s experience of the Alminax Wax from Kemdent: “We have been using Alminax Wax for about 2 years now….
The Straumann Group has made it their mission to benchmark professional training and CPD in implant dentistry. Quality courses are integral for you to shape the career you want. The Straumann Group offers a comprehensive education programme for all disciplines of implant dentistry and orthodontics. This includes the latest technology available in tooth preservation, implant-borne…
Dr Lee Gemmell recently completed the Soft Tissue Around Dental Implants course, delivered through BPI Dental Education & Training, and shares her experience: “I am relatively new to the implant world, but realised how important management of the soft tissues is in order to provide a better overall outcome for my patients. I wanted to…
Prices are rising and, at time of writing, many financial commentators are making dire predictions for just how high inflation could get in 2022. How could this impact your practice? Well, if you’re paying more for certain goods and services, that are essential for the day-to-day running of the business, you might feel you have…
As dental professionals we know that a healthy smile is an extremely powerful asset. National Smile Month is all about celebrating this, and we want to invite you to sign up now so that you’re ready to take part. Looking closely at health inequalities, this year’s National Smile Month will have a different focus each…
By becoming a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), you’ll be part of an organisation that is committed to your evolution and success. As a member, you’ll have access to invaluable expertise, mentoring and career support. With an accreditation and fellowship credentialing programme, you can receive recognition and appraisal for your skills….
Confused about the difference between discretionary and contractual indemnity? Want to know exactly what you’re protected from? Need to talk to an expert who can give you the information you need in a way that’s easy to understand? Howden has a team of professionals at the end of a phone call or email who would…
As dental professionals, we know that primary teeth are more than just temporary placeholders for the permanent dentition. Indeed, if someone has problems with their primary teeth, this can impact the health, positioning, and functionality of their secondary dentition. But what if primary teeth also held clues to other, wider elements of health, such as…
Practice owners looking to expand their business should consider ways to support this additional growth, whilst continuing to cater to the needs of their patients. Whether it’s a smaller practice that has recruited a new team member, or a larger one looking to open an additional surgery or entire clinic, knowing how to manage the…
Nowadays, 1 in 7 children are affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) of one or more teeth. Yet, the precise aetiology is still unknown today. The current armamentarium has its limits and knowledge is often insufficient. A force group of experienced specialists from the academic field, paediatric and general practitioners gathered together at GC Europe’s…
Dr Finlay Sutton, a specialist in removable prosthodontics, will be at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show Birmingham. His lecture in the BDA Theatre will help delegates understand the process for achieving natural dentures with superb function, including step-by-step clinical techniques. He says: “Delegates will come away with lots of practical clinical tips that…
Burnout stalks the dental profession, with dentists reporting significantly higher levels of burnout compared to most jobs.[i] To some extent this comes with the territory, dentistry can be a highly stressful and demanding job. Clinicians have to juggle a large number of demands and responsibilities on a daily basis, while maintaining high standards and satisfying…
Infection control protocols should be seamless, so why not invest in the STATIM® B vacuum autoclave from SciCan? The STATIM® B will work hard despite its compact size, with sterilised dry-wrapped loads delivered in 27 minutes Smart features improve automation, including: An enhanced documentation mode for record keeping Programmable features to pre-warm the chamber…
Humans share many similarities with our animal counterparts – for example, we share many traits with great apes, our nearest relatives. These include large body sizes, longer lifespans, socialisation and tool use.[i] One similarity that we share with the majority of animals is that of teeth – from snails to sharks, crocodiles to cats, teeth…
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The UK’s leading magazine for oral health. Focusing on all areas of prevention, oral health and hygiene plus vital vCPD modules, Smile is a vital resource for hygienists wanting to stay at the forefront of clinical innovations in prevention.
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