Lightweight yet powerful, the Waterpik® Cordless Advanced Water Flosser is the perfect solution for patients who want to build a good interdental cleaning habit. Daily interdental cleaning is recommended to manage biofilm build-up,[i] yet in a recent UK survey, only 37 percent of those aged 55 and over claimed to floss their teeth daily, and just…
Jennifer Owen is Practice Principal at Park View Family Dental in Gateshead – a large NHS practice. She is also Local Dental Committee (LDC) chair for the northern region and liaison for the BDA ensuring practices achieve high standards of care. Jennifer discusses her experience of using Kiroku for practices: “The problem with other notes…
The UK Adult Dental Health Survey revealed some worrying statistics about the prevalence of tooth wear among the UK population. It was found that: 77% of the UK population had some evidence of wear. Rates of moderate wear in adults increased by 4% between 1998 and 2009, affecting 15% of adults. 4% of 16- to…
What will the General Election mean for dentists and the dental industry? We will have a new Labour government or a refreshed Conservative parliament, although it looks now as though even the Conservatives have given up on an outright victory. Either way, we can expect some changes… can’t we? Given the Labour Party’s announcements so…
A new series of resources have been developed aimed at improving the oral health of individuals with special healthcare needs. The range of infographics and e-learning modules have been developed by the international educator and publisher Wiley in collaboration with a panel of top experts and the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (IADH)….
A Birmingham dental prosthetics manufacturer has taken ownership of the laboratory it had been renting with support from HSBC UK and creating six new jobs. TopLabs Prosthetics used a £146,000 commercial mortgage from HSBC UK to acquire the 45,000 sq. ft. laboratory in Oldbury which it has leased since 2019. The HSBC UK-funded acquisition will…
On the grounds of exceptional achievements and commitment to periodontology and periodontal science, the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology), announced its prestigious 2024 awards to four distinguished periodontists. The EFP Eminence in Periodontology Award 2024 was conferred to former EFP president Dr. Anton Sculean, professor of Periodontology, University of Bern, Switzerland, and chair of the…
Clear aligner therapy is the number one choice of patients for comfort and aesthetics, and it is increasingly predictable in the treatment of even more complex orthodontic issues.[i] The IAS Academy presents an informative and hands-on certification course, covering all aspects of treatment from diagnosis, assessment, case evaluation, to fitting then retention. This one-day, level…
Think bigger with the CS 8200 3D Neo Edition from Carestream Dental, a CBCT scanner that boasts nine selectable fields of view, for unbeatable versatility. Clinicians can utilise the extended field of view to scan the full arch – including third molars – in one scan, or limit exposure to just 4 cm x 4…
Author: Dr Shalini Kanagasingam [Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire and Consultant in Endodontics, King’s College Hospital Trust] Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is thought to contribute to between 60-70% of dementia cases. It is characterised by memory loss, behavioural changes, and a lack of ability to perform daily tasks. Patients with late-stage dementia will eventually…
At the IFEA World Endodontic Congress (WEC), the British Endodontic Society (BES) is hosting a number of high-quality hands-on workshops to help elevate attendees’ education at the event. With topics spanning the management of dental trauma, dental replantation, orofacial pain, as well as a reciprocation workshop sponsored by Dentsply Sirona, there are plenty of opportunities…
The sustained commitment to the cause of sustainability shown by UK dentist and practice owner Dr Davinder Raju was recognised on June 22 when he was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists at the European section annual conference in Cyprus. The ICD was established in 1920 and has 12,000 members who have all…
More than 500 delegates attended Invisalign Live, Align Technology’s flagship event which took place on 7-8 June 2024 at Sancroft, St Pauls, in London. For the first time the company invited Orthodontic Specialists, General Dentists and practice teams to come together to experience a blend of immersive educational sessions, focused breakout sessions, experiential hands-on learning…
A Community Macmillan Dietitian, Anna Chalaczkiewicz, from Lincolnshire, has won an ‘Against the Odds’ award for the orthodontic treatment which transformed the course of her life. Anna, 54yrs, entered the competition to celebrate her orthodontist Dr Trevor Hodge from Beverley Orthodontic Centre. Anna says that throughout her life she hardly ever laughed out loud or…
Advanced treatment centres provide quality comfort and efficient workflows. At Clark Dental, the expert team provides the innovative, ergonomic, and desirable Axano treatment centre. The Axano is designed to elevate workflows and ensure patients are comfortable while empowering clinicians to provide the highest standards of care. This advanced model offers durability, patient comfort, and support,…
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