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At the 2017 European Association of Osseointegration (EAO) Congress in Madrid, Spain, Nobel Biocare announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Dentalpoint AG, a leader in ceramic dental implants, to add a zirconia implant solution to its portfolio. The partnership with Dentalpoint AG will add a new implant option to Nobel Biocare’s leading…
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Beever Dental Technology’s owner and technical director Phil Reddington explains why he exclusively uses the Denar Mark 300 Series Articulator Beever Dental Technology is a dental laboratory based in Leeds working with private dentists. The team is highly trained in implant and cosmetic dentistry, with clients throughout the UK and overseas. As a dedicated lecturer…
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Mark Hargreaves, instructor for the British Society for Occlusal Studies, explains the importance of working with the right articulator when it comes to occlusion and why the Denar 300 series fits the bill The British Society for Occlusal Studies (BSOS) is a group for dentists and technicians and other dental professionals who have a particular…
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Explaining the advantages offered by the new Denar Mark 300 Articulators series, available exclusively from Prestige Dental Royce Thompson, a design engineer who has worked in the dental industry for 22 years, was awarded the Harry Hagman Inventor’s Award at the NADL’s Vision 21 annual meeting earlier this year. Having developed some of the most…
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Laboratory supplier Bracon has opened its new Bracon International Training and Education (BITE) Centre in East Sussex. The company believes that the new facility – based in Broad Oak, just south of Royal Tunbridge Wells – will provide a hub in the South of England for all dental professionals and is part of Bracon’s continued…
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The British Dental Association and CloserStill Media have announced a major new collaboration, that will see the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show launched in May next year. The new collaboration of the BDA’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition, and CloserStill Media’s Dentistry Show, will take place on 18 to 19 May 2018 at the…
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ClearCorrect, LLC, a leading manufacturer of clear aligners, is pleased to announce their acquisition by the Straumann Group, a global leader in tooth replacement solutions, for a total consideration of approximately $150 million. For over 10 years, ClearCorrect (a privately-held company) has established itself as a leader in clear aligner manufacturing, servicing doctors in North…
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The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) have released the results of its latest goodwill survey and it does appear that following a number of years of impressive growth, there is now a levelling out of prices being paid. Alan Suggett, specialist dental accountant and partner in UNW LLP which compiles the goodwill…
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Dental technicians introducing Simeda CAD/CAM and prosthetics to their workflow can expect free one-to-one support from their Anthogyr representative. This commitment underlines the confidence the company has in its flexible, customised digital service. Simeda CAD/CAM is a truly open system which is accessible through a web-ordering facility. It is compatible with most implant systems and…
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The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) annually supports a charity chosen by its members, and in 2016 worked with and supported Dentaid, an international charity that sends volunteer dentists, donated equipment, and dental supplies to projects all over the world where people are suffering due to a lack of dental care. As part of the campaign,…
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FTA Law comments on what the recent legal victory which overturned upfront fees for employment tribunals could mean for dentists and dental practices. The Supreme Court’s – the UK’s highest court – recent ruling in what has been a lengthy court battle has found that the current system of employment tribunal fees prevents access to…
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Specialist dental law firm FTA Law has been awarded Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society of England and Wales, following a comprehensive assessment of its working practices and procedures. Lexcel accreditation is recognised in the legal profession as the quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and client care with only the top 16%…
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The Laboratory Awards aim to recognise and reward some of the amazing work carried out in the UK and Ireland by dental technicians and laboratories. Organised by FMC and judged by an independent panel made up of dental technicians and dental luminaries, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be acknowledged for their professional dedication…
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Elaine Halley explains how she came to be a Regional Partner with Dentex and what the future holds for her expanding group of practices. “For most of my practising career I have been a sole principal. However, since opening Cherrybank Edinburgh in 2007, I have been fortunate enough to begin working with my two brothers.…
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The Laboratory Awards are easy – and free! – to enter, so if you haven’t already it’s now time to start working on your entry before the closing date on 28 July Entering your dental laboratory for an award is one of the best ways to increase your business’ prestige and exposure. The 2017 Laboratory…
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Dentex uses a unique co-ownership model that hopes to revolutionise UK dentistry With workloads increasing at a tremendous pace, dentists can find it difficult to juggle clinical time and managing all the aspects of running their practice. Dentex provides additional finance and support, while allowing practitioners to preserve their independence. Although relatively new to…
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Dentsply Sirona has officially opened its new London Academy education centre, part of the firm’s stated aim to become the primary provider of dental education in the UK. The new facility is situated at the firm’s offices in Weybridge, Surrey – close to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and 25 minutes from central London…
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In a joint announcement at the International Dental Show (IDS), Nobel Biocare and Kavo Kerr unveiled DTX Studio, a single digital platform connecting diagnostics and treatment for dental patients. Due to launch in autumn 2017, these two leading dental innovators developed DTX Studio to revolutionise connectivity across the entire treatment team. Clinicians, radiologists, operators, assistants,…
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3D printing company Formlabs has announced two new dental materials and a partnership with scanning firm 3Shape. New 3D printing materials include upcoming biocompatible materials for 3D printed dentures. The new dental resins were shown for the first time at the recent IDS event. The new materials are: • Dental Model: a high accuracy resin for…
