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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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Dentist Nigel Braine-Hartnell explains how modern anaesthetic materials and techniques have helped his patients feel reassured. Treating the fear of dental care in childhood predicts more regular dental examinations later in life. This is according to a recent study that suggests ‘if not addressed, can persist and complicate life over the years’. The study concludes…
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We hear from 3shape’s Erfan Abolfazli about why there might be a lot more to wireless intraoral scanning than we think. On 21 September, 3shape will introduce a product that they believe will be the new gold standard in digital dentistry – and you can join the online even. They believe they have taken something…
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As the demand for high-value dental treatments like Invisalign, dental implants or composite bonding has increased exponentially over the years, every dentist is now trying to find ways to get a share of the action. There are multiple strategies to boost your Invisalign or implant cases, with different levels of complexity, cost and efficiency. In…
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Growth lines in baby teeth indicate weight gain during early adolescence, researchers have discovered. Children with a faster biorhythm weighed and gained less weight – whereas those with a slow biorhythm produced greater weight gain. Published in Communications Medicine, research found adolescents with a five or six-day cycle weighed less, gained less weight, and had…
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Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP announced that it has advised Real Good Dental (RGD) on its strategic investment in the Enamel Dental Group (Enamel Dental). Trispan, with the backing of Keyhaven Capital, had initially invested in RGD – a portfolio company of Katten’s long-standing global private equity client Trispan – in June 2021. It backed…
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Dentsply Sirona is inviting orthodontists to an exclusive evening where clinicians can learn more about clear aligners and orthodontic planning. If you are an experienced orthodontic provider, you will already know about the increasing patient demand for clear aligners. It is a treatment modality that is fast becoming one of the most popular treatment choices.…
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Laura Bailey considers dental hygienists’ and dental therapists’ scope of practice, as well as the significance of these in practical terms as a positive pathway for the primary care dental team. Following the Hygienist Advisory Panel (HAP) last year, Johnson and Johnson Ltd, the makers of Listerine, followed up with four members of the group…
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Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, today announced that the total number of Exocad licences sold has reached more than 50,000. ‘This is an important milestone for us,’ said Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO at Exocad. ‘Our commitment has always been to create robust and reliable software solutions for the dental…
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Peter McKenzie, specialist dental financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services, shares how half an hour of professional financial advice can help you fast-track your retirement plans. Dentists in Scotland might feel like many financial elements are out of their control due to a reduction in financial support from the NHS and concerns around the ever-increasing…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Vaping and oral health – an update for the dental team It was a big week for stories on Dentistry.co.uk, with one of our most popular being an article on vaping and its impact on oral health by Dr Richard Holliday…
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Cat Burford tells Dentistry.co.uk about her plan for a solo, unsupported expedition in the South Pole where temperatures can reach -50C – and how she is physically and mentally preparing. Please tell us about your journey into dentistry There are no dentists or medics in my family, so my decision to become a dentist from…
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For those getting their GSCE results, there are career options other than college if you want to get straight into the world of work – such as dental nurse apprenticeship roles. Across Bupa, there are over 170 apprenticeship vacancies available now available to everyone. This includes 25 Bupa dental nurse apprenticeship roles based in our…
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Simon Kidd, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), looks at what dental professionals need to know with regards to adult and child protection in Scotland. The abuse and neglect of adults and children is an emotive, sensitive, and often very difficult issue for dental professionals to deal with. There is an ethical and…
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The senior management teams of Portman Dental Care and Dentex are delighted to announce their entry into a definitive transaction agreement regarding the merger of their businesses. Completion is subject to customary regulatory approvals. With equity funding from Core Equity Holdings the combined entity will join together to form the largest privately-focused dental group in…
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Only one third of adults accessed NHS dental care in the last two years, new figures reveal, sparking further frustration from the profession. Just 34% accessed NHS dental care in the 24 months to 31 March – with the number of children seen in the last year standing at 44.8%. This compares to 49.6% for…
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Delta Dental Academy is a leading provider of implant education in the UK. It offers an array of programmes designed to help clinicians get started in implant dentistry or enhance their knowledge and practical skills in the field. This September, don’t miss the Implant Fundamentals course, presented in association with Straumann. Course leader and internationally-renowned…
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Whether you’re a clinic or a lab, already digital or yet to get started, 3shape has a course for you. The 3shape solutions are products that will continually develop. As the digital ecosystem changes it is imperative that 3Shape customers have access to the latest innovations and digital solutions as they develop. Through the 3shape…
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Almost 40% of the UK cannot afford an appointment with their dentist due to the cost of living crisis. According to a new report, of those who cannot afford the dentist, millennials are struggling the most. Carried out by vouchercodes.co.uk, the analysis also reveals that half (47%) of those aged 25 to 34 avoid the…
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