Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its Dental Market Review 2024 report, which offers a panoramic view of the UK dental business sector, spotlighting important areas, including sector ownership structures, evolving market dynamics, current pricing patterns, an assessment of the current appetite of banks to lend within the sector, and an extensive…
Dental Protection has called on the new UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients – including access to NHS dentistry, GDC and clinical negligence claims reform, child oral health, and growth of and support for the dental workforce. Key among the recommendations outlined in Dental Protection’s Priorities for the New…
Patient background The patient was referred to the practice because she had a deep bite which was traumatic to the soft tissue. She complained that her bottom teeth were biting into the roof of her mouth, which frequently gave her painful gums and made food very difficult to eat. She also didn’t like the appearance…
The W&H surgical solution encompasses the full needs of an oral surgeon and implantologist with the comprehensive flexibility offered by the Implantmed Plus. This incredible modular drive unit has a simple user-interface, and is capable of managing the most complex of workflows. Stress-free healing is optimised by the automatic thread cutter. Built-in torque control further…
They say a good worker never blames their tools, but what if the tools are not good for the worker? Chronic back pain now afflicts over 2.8 million adults in the UK, resulting in 31 million workdays being lost due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).[i] As the country’s workplace becomes increasingly remote and computer-based, the epidemic…
The British Dental Association has said the above-inflation 6% pay uplift for high street NHS dentists confirmed today is welcome progress but warned that after a decade of savage cuts contract reform must now come swiftly to keep the service afloat. The award is double the 3% award the previous UK Government had budgeted for….
Let’s face it, for some patients, regular flossing is simply too fiddly. So, to avoid plaque build-up, why not recommend to them a simple, easy-to-use tool for improved oral hygiene? The Waterpik® Water Flosser is backed extensively by clinical research, demonstrating its efficacy in keeping the mouth clean and healthy. For example, studies show that…
Dentists commit to lifelong learning when they enter the profession, and this is optimised when working within a community of peers. The formal and informal benefits of peer-to-peer learning and mentoring can be a real lifeline, both professionally and personally. For many, the special privilege to be in a field with such a richly diverse…
The rapidly-developing field of implantology has transformed the lives of many patients experiencing edentulism, giving them new hope for fully restored aesthetics and function. The Advanced Certificate in Full Mouth Oral Implant Rehabilitation at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital provides clinicians with the knowledge and skills to be able to apply the latest treatments…
As a dental professional, it’s vital to cater to the needs and unique requirements of each patient. It is important to ensure that your practice is a comfortable and stress-free environment to help minimise patient anxiety, and that yourself and your dental team communicate effectively with each patient. You should also carefully consider the equipment…
Clyde Munro Dental Group has prioritised education and training for all members of its practices by creating the dedicated Advanced Dentistry & Clinical Skills Centre. The training facility is an investment from Clyde Munro into its people, their futures and the quality of patient care that can be delivered in practices across Scotland. Even in…
Dental anxiety, the unpleasant feeling or stress that something undesirable will happen in a dental appointment, affects 51% of the UK population.[i] As a dental prophylaxis appointment may require periodontal probing, X-rays, and the prophylaxis itself, this can be an uncomfortable experience for anxious patients. Dental prophylaxis may need to be performed on some patients…
When considering the long-term future of your livelihood as a dental professional, it is all too important to consider the potential for an unfortunate turn of events that may put a halt to your ability to work – even if only for a small amount of time. Your health is one factor that may influence…
With the right solution, your pumice slurries won’t cause dust to spread uncontrollably around your laboratory. Choose PumiceSafe Universal Cleaner from Kemdent for an option that exceeds all expectations. The formula is algaecidal and fungicidal, making it an ideal option for pumice slurries. It is made ready-to-use and can be simply dispensed whenever required, rather…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used across various industries, including dentistry. In order to implement it safely and without unintentional consequences, it is necessary for dentists to understand the technology they have in practice, developing an awareness of the potential risks and how to mitigate against them. Narrow and Generative Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning…
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