Occlusion affects everything dental professionals do. It informs the treatment plans of areas from restorative dentistry and orthodontics, to implantology – with even the smallest procedures potentially having an impact on occlusion. In recent years, with the increased popularity of digital dental technology, some clinicians have begun to question the efficacy of impression materials when…
Regular interdental cleaning is recommended for maintaining periodontal health,[i] which can be especially compromised by conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.[ii] [iii] Special care can be implemented most effectively with FLEXI interdental brushes used with PREVENT GEL from TANDEX. FLEXI interdental brushes come in 11 different sizes, and…
With just a week to go until the 2024 Dental Award winners are revealed (Thursday 23rd May at Midday, right here at the-probe.co.uk), we caught up with the 2023 Dentist of the Year, Amit Jilka, to discuss his victory and what it meant, as well as his education in Rome, and love of mentoring. Listen…
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has awarded the President’s Award to Professor John Gibson, founder and CEO of The Canmore Trust. The award, announced during Mental Health Awareness Week and the first of its type to made by the College since it opened in 2021, has been bestowed on Professor Gibson to honour his…
Most dentists use a single shade for 80% of their restorations* – do you have the solutions that won’t sacrifice on aesthetics or efficiency? Consider Filtek Universal Restorative (from Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care), the composite that makes achieving visually brilliant and effective restorations simpler. The 19 VITA classical and bleach shades are covered with…
Fourteen individuals were honoured on Thursday 9 May, in the BDA’s latest round of honours and awards, for their outstanding achievements and commitment to the dental profession and the BDA. This year, we introduced a brand new Award for Excellence, which aims to recognise colleagues at any stage of their career. The inaugural recipient of this award is…
Dr Adrian Thorp has been appointed to the role of Clinical Director at leading community dental service provider CDS CIC. A practicing Specialist Oral Surgeon who also has a Degree in Law, Adrian has worked in maxillofacial surgery for more than 10 years and owned his own seven surgery mixed practice in North Wales. Recently…
As the largest and longest running dental exhibition in the UK, BDIA Dental Showcase 2025 will return with hundreds of premier brands across the trade floor. The exhibition provides a hub full of information and expert insights to help guide strategic planning for dental practices across the UK. This will be the perfect platform for…
Do you want to offer your patients the benefits of chlorhexidine and Citrox®? Easy! The Perio plus range of oral rinses from Curaprox makes it simple to provide key antibacterial ingredients to those who need them. With options including Forte, Protect, Regenerate, and Balance – each including different chlorhexidine concentrations – clinicians can easily tailor…
Dentistry has become a field dominated by plastics. They are everywhere you turn and are used in hygiene appointments, clinical surgeries, and so much more. As part of a dental practice’s environmental and disposal responsibilities, plastics are a concern. Taking a wider look at plastic use and disposal in general, the European Environment Agency estimates…
Sony will be present for the first time at this year’s Birmingham Dentistry Show from May 17 to 20, and will showcase its solutions dedicated to dental imaging on booth K64. Photography is becoming an increasingly important tool in the arsenal of dental healthcare professionals, given the extent of ways it can elevate their practice. Beyond the aesthetics, photography…
Matthias Zehnder, Professor of Endodontology at the University of Zürich, will be presenting at the upcoming World Endodontic Congress 11-14th September 2024 in Glasgow. He shares an insight into his work and his session, as well as why he’s looking forward to the event: I am an endodontist, I do quite a lot of…
Data from employee benefits provider Unum UK has found that 21% of employees — equivalent to 6.3 million people of working age — avoided dental appointments in 2023 due to fears over the expense. This demonstrates that the cost-of-living crisis remains a key concern amongst the British public, even for important healthcare such as dentistry….
Despite changes in the Scottish market within recent years, it is still active and offers some exciting opportunities. Following a rapid growth and expansion period, corporate interest in Scotland began to even out. Some strategic mergers took place, and there was a flurry of activity among new, independent, individual and consolidator buyers. Younger buyers have…
Are you in your first few years’ post qualification and looking to advance your skills, confidence and networking within ethical cosmetic dentistry? The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) invites you to the BCAD Young Dentist Day this September! It will be the perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge, hear from leading names in the…
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