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We hear from two dental students about the changes they have seen over the course of their degrees and where they think the profession is headed. Umair Afzal Umair is a fourth year dental student at the University of Leeds. Since I first joined the University of Leeds as a naïve 18-year-old college student, my…
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G-Premio BOND is a one-bottle universal dental adhesive like no other – and here’s why. The problem with many restoratives is the interface between the tooth surface and the restorative material. A strong bond is essential but there also needs to be a tight marginal seal to reduce the possibility of caries formation. G-Premio BOND…
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The NHS will open more specialist obesity clinics for children as young as two to help tackle the obesity crisis. The clinics will help families improve the diet and lifestyle of thousands of children as hospital admissions linked to weight increase. New figures from NHS England show that 9,431 children with obesity were admitted to…
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It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up to The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson Ltd? There are only a few dates left in the calendar so here we find out what to expect from the remaining events. Professor Iain Chapple, Benjamin Tighe and Laura Bailey have been touring the…
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In this video, cosmetic dentist, Dr Richard Coates, talks through the properties he looks for in a composite material and why he switched to Ecosite Elements. Composite resin has become a popular material in smile transformations, to the point where patients are coming to practices requesting the treatment. Using the right skills and techniques, dentists…
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We hear from a dentist, dental therapist and dental technician about what their next piece of technology will be for the dental practice. Cat Edney, dental therapist As dental therapists, we don’t often get the opportunity to really be at the forefront of tech. I enviously watch on as colleagues make use of CAD/CAM technology…
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The ‘insidious’ marketing of vapes to young people is leaving them so addicted to nicotine they can’t concentrate on lessons. This is according to Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England. She said the government would be ‘failing a generation’ if these ‘addictive and sometimes dangerous products’ were allowed to be so accessible to…
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Watch our second Practice Plan exclusive video of BDA General Dental Practice Committee chair, Shawn Charlwood’s view of the current dental landscape, with Dr Simon Thackeray, practice owner. Without reforming the current system, there is no point importing dentists from abroad. That’s according to Shawn Charlwood, chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee. His…
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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… Introducing Dentistry’s Top 50 2023 Meet the people shaping dentistry’s brave new world, against a backdrop of change, challenge and disruption: introducing this year’s Dentistry Top 50. Who are the people making a difference in dentistry? Who…
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The NHS will pilot weight loss jabs over the next two years in a bid to tackle the obesity crisis across the UK. Backed by £40 million worth of funding, the pilot will explore ways to make obesity drugs accessible to patients living with obesity outside of hospital settings. Earlier this year, the National Institute…
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Go-Digital Dental is a new breed of UK dental lab set to transform the future of the industry. Dentistry speaks to Mark Brown, MD, and Joe Law, head of operations, to get their take on the set-up, the state of the industry and the adoption of digital. Tell us about Go-Digital Dental. Mark Brown…
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We hear about how Dental Protection and 32Co are partnering to protect dentists. The threat of litigation is currently the leading cause of stress and burnout among dentists. The lack of orthodontic teaching during undergraduate training, the increased scrutiny of clinical records, and the need for mentorship – these are among the reasons this threat…
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As part of our Future of Dentistry campaign, Cat Edney and Lauren Long set out why it’s so important that dental hygienists and dental therapists are properly utilised – and how this is changing dentistry. Why are you so passionate about utilising dental hygienists and dental therapists? Cat Edney (CE): I’ve been qualified since…
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We learn about the Dentsply Sirona Academy, what it offers and how it could help you to deliver interactive and hands-on training courses. The field of dentistry is continuously evolving, with technological advancements and innovative techniques revolutionising patient care. At the forefront of this progress stands the Dentsply Sirona Academy in Weybridge, Surrey. This exceptional…
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Principals in NHS and mixed practices in Scotland saw an increase in profits last year, new statistics suggest. According to the latest statistics from NASDAL Scotland, the average net profit per NHS principal grew from £120,666 in 2020-21 to £134,594 in 2021-22. Additionally, the average net profit per mixed practice principal jumped from £160,343 to…
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We hear from Komet Dental about its standout products for aligner therapies that help achieve optimal results for both patients and dentists. Nowadays, the desire for straight teeth and a naturally aesthetic smile extends beyond teenagers. People of all ages are seeking solutions to correct misaligned teeth, leading to a continuous rise in demand…
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Head of sales, Zoe Close asks the British Dental Association’s Shawn Charlwood for an update on what developments the profession can expect regarding a new contract. ‘There’s no detail in that plan. It’s essentially a blank piece of paper. It’s a plan about a plan.’ That was BDA General Dental Practice Committee chair, Shawn…
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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… Dentist suspended following claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards trainee dental nurse A dentist has been suspended for 18 months following claims he inappropriately touched a trainee dental nurse in the practice. It is alleged that the…
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We are launching our second Dentistry Census – and we want you to be involved! In 2021, we undertook the first ever Dentistry Census, the most comprehensive survey the UK dental profession has seen. From August to September 2021, Dentistry undertook a deep dive into the current state of the profession and the future implications…
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