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The one day (seven hours CPD) event is aimed at clinicians interested in learning more about crown lengthening and its application in particular to enhancing cosmetic cases. Short-term orthodontics and cosmetic bonding can really change a smile, but management of the surrounding soft tissues will enhance and perfect the final result. The next masterclass taking…
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Today marks International Women’s Day – we give you a peek into some of the stories we have or will be sharing throughout the month of March as part of our Celebrating Women in Dentistry series. International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.…
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As a dental professional, it is always your priority to provide your patients with excellent standards of care, say Straumann. However, sometimes, patients may not be entirely satisfied with the treatment they have received. To prevent this from happening, it is important to understand what impacts patient satisfaction, and how best to manage patients’ expectations…
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We speak to Jeffrey Salmon about how he and the team at Salmon Assessors believe many dental practices who made a successful Covid-19 business interruption claim are owed further settlement. Please tell us a little bit about yourself I’m Jeff Salmon and I’m a bit of a serial entrepreneur. I was actually brought up in…
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With the Vista Pano S, Durr Dental has set new standards in the resolution of the extraoral image. The 2D panorama X-ray device is impressive with its simple handling and an integrated workflow, supported by an innovative seven inch touch display. The excellent imaging of the Vista Pano S is produced by two innovative technologies.…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Debt among dental students more than doubles in ten years Debt among dental students has more than doubled in the past ten years to around £50,000, new research shows. The mean total debt among final year dental students was £52,922.12.…
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As part of our Celebrating Women in Dentistry series, Dr Mumtaz Awan speaks openly about embarking on motherhood, balancing it with a dental career and why delegating is key to finding a balance. Tell us a little about your journey into dentistry My journey to become a dentist hasn’t been an easy or a straightforward…
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The Straumann Group, Al Hayat Pharmaceuticals, and Medialinks join forces to bringing cutting-edge dental solutions to UAE. Clear Correct, an invisible aligner company, is a subsidiary of The Straumann Group, a dental company with a global reputation for delivering high-quality products and services. Clear Correct Aligners are now available in the UAE, thanks to the…
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Laura Teehan, specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services, shares the key areas to focus on to protect your financial security through the NHS to private transition. Deciding to leave the NHS, either partially or fully, can feel like a big decision and there are many moving parts to navigate simultaneously. Not least of which…
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Students from the Aberdeen Institute of Dentistry were given the opportunity to visit Clyde Munro’s exclusive Advanced Dentistry and Clinical Skills Centre. During their time at the Centre, the students were taken on a tour by Dino Loizides, dentist at Clyde Munro. He showcased some of the cutting-edge technology and tools that are used in…
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Acteon’s mission is to enable dental and medical professionals to provide the most effective, convenient, and comfortable care to millions of patients every day. Their vision is to become the innovator most trusted by dental and medical professionals worldwide for comprehensive clinical treatment solutions. This is one of the reasons why Acteon are excited to…
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Debt among dental students has more than doubled in the past ten years to £50,000, new research shows. According to new research, the mean total debt among final year dental students was £52,922.12. This marks a ‘substantial increase’ compared with the data reported in 2013, says the BDA. Published in the British Dental Journal, the…
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Dental surgeries that received business interruption settlements because of pandemic losses are entitled to more money, says Salmon Assessors. Leading loss assessors firm, Salmon Assessors, has said that dental practices that received a settlement from insurers because of pandemic losses are entitled to a substantial additional payment. The firm is starting a nationwide campaign aimed…
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The majority of dentists say the Welsh government’s approach to the reform of NHS dentistry is failing, according to new research. Significant numbers also indicate that they plan to withdraw from the scheme, scale down or even end their NHS commitment. New findings show: More than 70% of practices in the reform programme report they…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists in hospitals to join 72-hour strike Dentists working in hospitals employed under the junior contract will join their medical colleagues in a walkout from 13 March. This comes just days after the Department of Health and Social Care has announced…
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Dentists working in hospitals employed under the junior contract will join their medical colleagues in a 72-hour walkout. The British Dental Association has announced it will take place from 13 March. The dentists will be withdrawing their labour in 19 employing trusts. Results show 100% of voters backed industrial action in 18 of the 19…
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New data shows that tooth extractions is still the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between six and 10 years. While numbers remain well below pre-Covid levels, the data shows that for the financial year 2021 to 2022 there were 42,180 episodes of tooth extractions in NHS hospitals for 0 to 19…
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Professor Iain Chapple shares invaluable insights into how dental professionals may be able to face the future, confident that they are following the most robust levels of evidence to support their patients’ oral care efforts. It’s been 18 months since the publication of The Economist’s White Paper, Time to take gum disease seriously: the societal…
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A generous measure of good humour, a ‘can do’ attitude and shared enthusiasm propelled Neil Colquhoun and Anton Ward into practice ownership. They share their story. Within a year of opening, Rooted Dental scooped three Dentistry Scotland awards – Best New Practic, Best NHS Practice and Practice of the Year 2022 – and came highly…
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