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What are you doing one week from today (Friday 16 September)? Because the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Summit is landing in London as part of an international series of congresses. This is an event that goes far before the needs of current GBT users. If you are looking to grow your hygiene room as a…
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A dentist in France has been jailed after mutilating patients from disadvantaged neighbourhoods in a scheme to earn money. Lionel Guedj was sentenced to eight years after a court heard that patients were having healthy teeth removed for no medical reason. According to the report by The Guardian, the 41-year-old dentist carried out unnecessary procedures on…
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Since dentures first became available on the NHS over 70 years ago, we have witnessed some significant advancements to help meet the increasing demands of predictability, accuracy, patient quality of life and most recently the increasing demand for private high-end removable dentures. The history of dentures continues to live on as this October 21…
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This morning Liz Truss set out how her government will tackle the UK energy bill crisis – but how does this affect dental practices and business? The Prime Minister insisted that the typical household will pay no more than £2,500 a year for the next two years under her new Energy Price Guarantee (EPG). This…
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Liz Truss is now the new UK Prime Minister after weeks of campaigning to take over as leader of the Conservative Party. On Monday, Liz Truss beat Rishi Sunak to the role after receiving 81,326 votes (57.4%) of Tory members to the former Chancellor’s 60,399 (42.6%). She takes over at a time of economic crisis,…
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Global medical aesthetics business, Merz Aesthetics have announced an exciting collaboration with Merz Aesthetics Ecademy and Dr Esho. The Merz Aesthetics Ecademy is an advanced clinical e-learning platform enabling healthcare practitioners to access to over 100+ injection technique, facial assessment and treatment planning videos. Using artificial intelligence, Ecademy delivers medical aesthetics education that is tailored…
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Almost one million pregnant patients missed out on free NHS dental care amidst the current access crisis. Patients are entitled to free NHS dental care if they are pregnant when they start treatment, and for 12 months after the baby is born. But new NHS statistics show uptake for both groups has crashed during the…
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The future of NHS dentistry lays in the hands of Downing Street, the Treasury and the Department of Health. This is according to the British Dental Association (BDA) following the election of Liz Truss as the new Conservative Party leader and UK Prime Minister. The association says that changes made to to the contract in…
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From planning permission objections to sleek interiors, Dr Raj and Kiran Juneja – the owners of Face Teeth Smile – discuss the thinking behind their new clinic. Tell us a bit about your journey into dentistry Raj: My wife and I both graduated from Birmingham University. I got into it very early on. In year…
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We hear how Assistdent can help dental practices to be more profitable using software diagnostic tools to better preventative care. Assistdent is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostic tool which, on top of its scope to improve dental diagnoses, can help dental professionals build a more profitable practice, by demonstrating the need for preventative oral hygiene…
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Government ministers will introduce legislation to make it easier for overseas dentists and nurses to work in the UK. According to a report by The Guardian, Health Secretary Steve Barclay will today take steps to ramp up overseas recruitment in the face of the current workforce crisis. It is hoped the move will help thousands…
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Be it motor, household or dental indemnity, insurance is seldom a joyous purchase. Spending thousands of pounds on something one hopes never to use seems counter-intuitive. But it may, given certain circumstances, turn out to be the most important purchase you ever make. August to October are peak season in the world of dental indemnity.…
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Louise Hunter describes her experience of moving away from the NHS and why it has led to better morale and satisfaction. Thoughts of moving to private practice or significantly reducing the amount of NHS dentistry you deliver seem to be at the forefront of thinking for many dentists at the moment. If you’re one…
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Zirkonzahn introduce Prettau Skin, ultra-thin veneers made of Prettau zirconia. Non-prep veneers are the newest solution that will change the way we think about dentistry. Using a new technique, it is now possible to realise ultra-thin zirconia veneers (Prettau Skin) with a thickness of only 0.2 mm. In this way, patients can get a healthy…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Will the cost of living crisis obliterate NHS dentistry? The above is a question that’s on everyone’s minds at the moment. After a tough two years struggling through the challenges of the pandemic, it seems that NHS dentistry can’t catch…
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Gaby Bissett explores the impact of the current and incoming economic challenges on the UK dental profession. With further energy price surges and a potential recession on the horizon, the upcoming winter is not looking bright for many across the UK. Goldman Sachs recently predicted that inflation will hit 22% in January, edging close to…
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As the autumn term gets underway, a partnership between a Cambridge school and a nearby dental practice is set to be an inspiring template for community collaborations to promote healthy teeth. The Awesome Oral Health campaign, powered by dental nurse Jo Dawson, helps to facilitate partnerships around the UK between schools and dental practices. Her…
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Dr Nancy Ward discusses how Invisalign has changed dentistry and why learning is integral for the profession to move forward. Dr Nancy Ward is the first woman to chair the Pankey Institute, a non-profit institute dedicated to helping dental professionals master advanced technical skills, and member of the Invisalign faculty. Prior to addressing the UK/I…
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The chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, has confirmed that dental teams no longer need to test for Covid-19 following new government guidance. From 31 August, routine asymptomatic testing will be paused across remaining healthcare settings, including hospitals and care homes. However, there are a number of instances where testing is deemed appropriate including:…
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