The British Dental Association says initial talks with the new Government have opened the door to reform of the discredited contract NHS dentists in England work to. The professional body has stressed that the government’s new policy – to regard the NHS as ‘broken’ – could hold the key to breaking the impasse on fundamental…
Following last week’s general election and appointment of a Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the dental industry has been quick to respond. DDU urges new government to reform healthcare regulation to boost morale Responding to the general election result, Leo Briggs, deputy head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU) said: “A…
Lyla from W&H is the state-of-the-art S type sterilizer with upgradeability options to cover traceability, data storage and even the option to upgrade to a B type sterilizer. Lyla is the sustainable choice for reprocessing items, both wrapped and unwrapped. The Lyla sterilizer offers the fastest cycle times in its segment. Different cycles guarantee the…
There are many challenges facing dental professionals today. From time restrictions to increasing patient expectations, changing regulations and constantly rising overheads, practice teams must optimise safety and efficiency in everything that they do. For this reason, technology has been widely implemented to streamline all manner of workflows, from clinical processes to infection control. As such,…
Kiroku simply creates time, through streamlining many of the processes that slow clinicians down. The system enables clinicians to complete notes 60% faster, and creates all relevant documentation at the point of care. Kiroku Docs converts notes at the touch of a button. The more time you save on documentation in your practice, the more…
There are many potential stressors in the dental practice. Don’t let the fear of equipment malfunction be one of them – partner with RPA Dental to keep your solutions running smoothly. The team are constantly going above and beyond to ensure that their customers receive exceptional support. They offer everything from advice on the best…
As the President-Elect of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), Dr Sam Jethwa has much to be excited about for the upcoming year. Reflecting on the community that the BACD provides for clinicians interested in ethical cosmetic dentistry, Sam says: “The BACD prides itself on its openness; it is welcoming to all no matter…
Dental Elite delivers elite business services across the dental sector, using decades of specialist experience to meet the needs of dental practices. As a leading dental recruiter, Dental Elite goes above and beyond to help dental practices put together their perfect team. The team works tirelessly to help talented dental candidates find the perfect fit….
Complex endodontic re-treatment can be difficult to approach, especially when issues present after a previous root canal procedure. For help getting your patients out of pain quickly and effectively, work with EndoCare. Our team includes a range of endodontic experts and specialists with advanced skills and experience in the field. We utilise evidence-based techniques and…
In the UK, the majority of dental care is provided by GDPs, with primary care delivered through a blend of NHS and private services. However, sometimes it is necessary for GDPs to refer patients to specialists.[i] A skill gap remains between GDPs and specialist endodontists. Whilst GDPs do have the ability to refer patients in…
When patients come to you with complex treatment needs concerning the placement or management of dental implants, consider referring them to The One to One Dental Clinic, in Harley Street, London. The team is led by Dr Fazeela Khan-Osborne, an experienced clinician who actively takes on a variety of complex dental implant cases. She is…
Chairsyde is an award-winning system that helps patients visualise their conditions and treatment options, using a bank of hundreds of animations and pictures. Using Chairsyde’s clear and easy-to-understand interface, clinicians can increase case-acceptance by 32%. It’s easy to see why. Patients can learn more about their conditions and see any associated risks for themselves. The…
Obturation techniques play a crucial role in the success of root canal treatment Obturation, the process of sealing the cleaned root canal system, is vital for long-term treatment success. Studies show that one of the key factors to significantly improve the outcome of primary root canal treatment is the presence of a root filling with…
Specialist prosthodontist, Dr Akit Patel believes that glass hybrids have a place in every restorative toolbox, especially to replace amalgam in compromised cases, and in root caries treatment. Akit practises at Perlan Specialist Dental Centre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, where the patient demographic is characterised by a high proportion of older patients, who pose a…
Elisabetta Cotti is Professor of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, and the Chairman of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Cagliari – Italy. She will be presenting her session “Host Factors, Apical Periodontitis, and Systemic Disease” at the IFEA World Endodontic Congress (WEC). She discusses her topic: “The…
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