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Amalgam has been used in dentistry since the 1800s, when it was first established as a strong, durable and versatile restorative material. Though its exact origins are debated among sources, there’s no denying that it became the go-to solution for filling teeth around the world. However, it has fallen out of favour in recent times,…
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A dental practice has recorded a voicemail message informing patients to discuss the ‘crisis in NHS dentistry’ with their MP. Atwal and Barot, based in Rugby, Warwickshire, also explains to patients that it is currently operating at capacity. It has revealed that it is unable to register more patients, on both an NHS and private…
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Gaby Bissett discusses the realities of dental care in the UK right now and how one dental charity is making a major difference. I arrived in Hastings, Sussex, after a three-hour drive (including a 35 minute delay on the M25), in the pouring rain and with no umbrella. I would be lying if I said…
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More than half of dentists (52%) find patients are high on recreational drugs when they arrive for dental visits. This is according to a new survey carried out by the American Dental Association (ADA). As a result, patients are told to refrain from using marijuana before appointments. Due to marijuana and anaesthesia impacting the central…
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While most dentists follow a more direct route, Andrew Fennell’s path to becoming clinical lead, and a full-time implant dentist, was somewhat unconventional. While dentistry was in the family – Andrew’s father, Michael, started Winning Smiles, the practice where Andrew now works in 1995. It was not his first career choice. Andrew left school at…
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‘Too many cases of head and neck cancers are being diagnosed at a late stage in Northern Ireland, resulting in poorer prognosis and higher mortality’ – this is according to Cancer Focus NI and the British Dental Association. As Mouth Cancer Action Month kicks off in November, both organisations are calling for full implementation of…
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More dentists should consider putting themselves forward to provide expert opinion, according to Dental Protection. Dental Protection is calling on dentists from NHS, private and mixed practice to get involved in witness work. It says that dental expert opinion is crucial in GDC investigations and clinical negligence claims. It also helps to determine the standard…
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If you’re looking to expand your practice and offer an exceptional patient experience, 3D printing is the key. An area that’s growing exponentially, 3D printing in dentistry is less a thing of tomorrow, and more a technology to be embraced today to keep up with moving trends. There are many 3D printers on the market,…
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Mouth cancer is continuing to rise throughout the UK, according to a new report. Conducted by the Oral Health Foundation, the State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2022 analyses the causes, risks, trends and awareness of mouth cancer across the UK. This comes as Mouth Cancer Action Month kicked in at the beginning of November.…
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The effective retraction of the lips and cheeks from the teeth is highly desirable during dental treatments. In adhesive bonding procedures, for example, clear visibility of the tooth is essential. Furthermore, the treatment field has to be properly isolated to keep it free from blood and saliva. Find out how Optragate can help you to…
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Regional support manager Louise Anderson suggests it may be time to bid a fond farewell to an old love. Most of us have been lucky enough to fall in love at some point in our lives. You know how it goes; at first everything is wonderful. Your partner is perfect and can do nothing wrong.…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry Club – it’s time to join! We are looking to truly shake up the subscription model in dentistry with the launch of The Dentistry Club – a must have for you, your dental team and your practice. The aim…
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Congratulations to all of the winners of last night’s virtual Dentistry Scotland Awards 2022! Here’s the full list of this year’s award winners… Best Dental Nurse Lisa McGowan – winner Best Hygienist Neringa Krusinskaite – winner Best Therapist Lauren Long – winner Sarah Reid – highly commended Best Child-friendly Practice Sunrise Dental Clinic – winner …
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The cost of living crisis, NHS access troubles, increased interest rates – as families struggle across the country, many are speaking out about what they are currently seeing on a day-to-day basis in dentistry. Last week the headlines were filled with stories about NHS dentistry – from dentists’ on-the-ground experiences to Rishi Sunak scrapping his…
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Christie & Co has kicked off a survey where it will use the results to inform its Business Outlook publication. Following the launch of the Dental Market Review earlier this year, which included an insider view on market sentiment from some of the sector’s leading operators, Christie & Co has now launched a brief, anonymous,…
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We take a look at the P4000 system for 3D printing – the complete, add-on package for Zirkonzahn digital workflow. With the new P4000 system for 3D printing, Zirkonzahn provides dentists and dental technicians with a pre-set package specially conceived for the dental workflow and the manufacture of resin dental models. The system, which includes…
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The White Sky implant system has proven itself clinically and scientifically since its introduction in 2006. The two new improved designs retain all the beneficial features of the first generation White Sky – reshaping clinical and scientific success. Choose between concave and tulip. Proven manufacturing process and successful clinical therapy With White Sky Tissue Line…
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The Bank of England has today risen interest rates to 3% amidst the growing cost of living crisis. But what does this mean for dentists and their teams? Today’s interest rate increase marks the biggest hike in rates since 1989, except the reversed rise on Black Wednesday in 1992. The eighth consecutive increase in interest…
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Tens of thousands of newly-available NHS dental appointments are now available in one part of Wales. Health leaders in Swansea Bay are attempting to catch up on backlogs, according to a BBC report. It suggests that dental practices are expected to see an extra 28,000 new patients between April 2022 and April 2023. Since April…
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