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It’s second time around for practice manager Kate Cummings – learn how she was able to become a fully private practice with the right support. Having converted from NHS to private with her first practice in 2009, she and her husband retained a small NHS contract when they bought their second while they ‘bided their…
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A case using zirconia with a triple gradient of colour, translucency and flexural strength, for highly aesthetic results. The present case was made for a 55-year-old patient with impaired natural dentition. The patient requested the replacement of missing teeth and a long-term, functional and aesthetic restoration. For a totally individual result, the treatment was…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Complaints about NHS dentistry increase 66% in five years The number of complaints about NHS dental treatment have risen by two thirds as patients continue to face access issues. The number of complaints the Parliamentary and Health…
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Shaam Shamsi details a new medicolegal series recorded exclusively for Dentistry CPD. My name is Dr Shaam Shamsi and I am delighted to introduce a new medicolegal series, recorded exclusively for Dentistry CPD and hosted by FMC. Offering 15 hours of ECPD, ‘Medicolegal considerations in practice’ will present a series of modules around the medical legal…
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Driven by his commitment to an evidence-based approach and cutting-edge technologies, at the Align UKI Forum Dr Simon Chard offered insights into the future of dentistry, encapsulated by what he calls dentistry 3.0 – the new era of innovation, prevention and holistic care. Dentistry, like computer power is growing exponentially, Dr Chard – the current…
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Sugar consumption in the UK is affecting biodiversity through an increasing reliance on pesticides, campaigners have said. Action on Sugar and Feedback Global says the UK is facing rising ‘sugar pollution’ in a new report, referring to the impact of producing, importing and consuming too much sugar. The charity argues that policies on sugar focus…
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As Stoptober draws to a close, we hear from a leading dentist about why he thinks dental professionals are a while away from recommending vapes as an alternative to smoking. Stoptober is a national campaign designed that encourages and supports smokers in quitting tobacco for good. The initiative is based on evidence that shows if…
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The number of complaints about NHS dental treatment have risen by two thirds as patients continue to face access issues. The number of complaints the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) receives every year about NHS dental services has surged from 1,193 in 2017-18 to 1,982 in 2022-23. Complaints refer to the increase in fees, the…
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Adam Sullivan, Humm’s head of sales for the UK and Ireland, explains how the finance provider is shaking up the FinTech industry in dentistry and healthcare. In the realm of ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL), Adam explains that it functions as a marketing tool, particularly popular for lower-end products like clothing and fast fashion items.…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… WHO considers regulation of AI in healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are being rapidly deployed in healthcare without a full understanding of how they may perform, says the World Health Organization (WHO). While it recognises the potential…
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Members of the dental profession in the UK have expressed outrage that dentistry has been omitted from the COVID-19 inquiry. The inquiry will examine the healthcare consequences of how the governments responded to the pandemic regarding primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare sectors. However, dentistry has been repeatedly omitted despite several attempt by the Healthcare Alliance,…
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The Isle of Man is experiencing huge difficulties when recruiting dentists, the health minister for the island has said. Speaking in the House of Keys, Lawrie Hoper notes that the island is experiencing trouble hiring qualified dental staff, along with the rest of the British Isles. He said a special care dentist was recently advertised…
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Discover how to optimise Invisalign treatment for children and teen patients. This is a masterclass exclusively for specialist orthodontic Invisalign providers looking to achieve predictable clinical outcomes in the correction of developing malocclusions in primary or deciduous teeth. With a focus on the Invisalign Mandibular Advancement with Enhanced Precision Wings solution, the Invisalign First system…
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Artificial intelligence technologies are being rapidly deployed in healthcare without a full understanding of how they may perform, says the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations AI for healthcare. The report documents the importance of establishing AI systems’ safety and effectiveness. While it recognises the potential…
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Figures from the Labour Party that suggest 70,000 patients sought dental care in emergency departments last year are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, says the dental profession. According to the British Dental Association (BDA), the true extent of the access crisis goes well beyond this statistic. Its chair, Eddie Crouch, said: ‘From GP surgeries…
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Dr Sina Ghezel, a forward-thinking dentist at Apolline Dental, has undergone a remarkable transformation in his dental practice through the incorporation of Sprintray’s 3D printing dental solutions. This journey epitomises the fusion of modern technology and dental excellence. In 2019, Dr Gahzel, after acquiring his first dental practice, was filled with the zeal to usher…
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Gaby Bissett speaks to Bupa Dental Care’s UK general manager, Mark Allan, as he marks 12 months in his role and takes stock of what the business is doing to protect and support its workforce – and its plans for the future. Hi Mark! What first attracted you to Bupa Dental Care? I was drawn…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Private Dentistry Awards 2023 finalists Here it is – the list of finalists for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023. Check to see if you made it! This year, the Private Dentistry Awards will take place on…
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New statistics show obesity prevalence among four and five year olds in reception classes fell below 10% in 2022/23. Statistics published yesterday by NHS England show that obesity prevalence among four and five-year-olds in reception classes fell to 9.2% in 2022/23 – down from 10.1% in 2021/22. The highest recorded figure was in 2020/21 where it sat…
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