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As dentists in Scotland digest the announcement regarding the reduction of their Item of Service multiplier from 1.7 to 1.3, Practice Plan regional support manager, Louise Bone, caught up with chair of the Scottish Dental Association, Douglas Thain, to get his thoughts on what might happen next. When the multiplier was introduced initially, Douglas, it…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Linking dental and medical records ‘could improve patient safety and treatment outcomes’ Linking patients’ dental and medical records could improve the outcomes and safety of treatment, according to a new multi-study project. With so much technological advancement within…
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‘Obscene levels’ of sugar in baby food pouches exposes the need for quick action across the early years’ food and drink sector. This is the latest verdict from the British Dental Association following new research into the sugar content in baby food pouches. Although there are widespread claims of ‘no added sugar’, dentists highlight that…
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We look back at the introduction of the Biofunctional Prosthetics System (BPS) and how it transformed implant prosthetics in dentistry. The fabrication and application of dentures has a long history in the practice of dentistry. The origin date of when the concept of removable prosthetic teeth was first used is a topic of discussion amongst…
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On 30 July, Anna Middleton – also known as The London Hygienist – is running her first course to help her peers thrive, achieve greater autonomy and growth, and achieve their full professional potential. In this 60 second interview, we find out what motivated the course launch. How long have you been a hygienist/therapist? I…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has written to the new Health Secretary and urged him to reform NHS dentistry ‘without any further delay’. The union hopes for immediate action as without it, ‘NHS dentistry in England faces a slow death’. This comes amidst an avalanche of resignations within government that have provoked a resignation from…
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Runeel Joye explains how he and his team now enjoy a less pressured way of working after moving from NHS to private practice. Considering making the move from NHS to private dentistry? Recent figures show, you’re not alone. More than 2,000 dentists voted with their feet and gave up their NHS contracts last year according…
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Linking patients’ dental and medical records could improve the outcomes and safety of treatment. This is according to a new multi-study project from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry. The team of researchers argue that dental professionals ‘require access to each patient’s complete electronic health record’ so they can provide the best…
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Lizzie Goodman explores the importance of a proactive dental industry partner that can provide regular equipment servicing and considers why the ad hoc approach to engineering has had its day. As a leading service and repair company in the UK, what changes have you identified within the engineering field and why? Historically, we and other…
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Mydentist has celebrated the official launch of five new practices across the country, including three new orthodontic practices. The company held ribbon cutting ceremonies at practices in Poole, Glasgow, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Sheffield on 15 June to declare the practices open. This marked the completion of projects worth more than £3million of up front investment…
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Up to half of the population suffers from periodontitis and at-home daily dental plaque control between dental visits is key to maintaining oral health (Chapple, 2018). Gingivitis and periodontitis are a continuum of the same inflammatory disease; however, it does not follow that gingivitis will always progress to periodontitis. Evidence also indicates that interrupting…
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Around 80% of dental practices in the UK have more vacancies than this time last year. This is according to the latest Dental Market Review carried out by Christie & Co. The report looks at activity and events in the dental sector during 2021 and the first half of 2022. Demand for practices There are…
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Align Technology will host the Invisalign Scientific Symposium 2022 – its annual event for orthodontists – on 9 – 10 September 2022 in Dubai. With a working theme of ‘patient-centric clinical excellence’, the Invisalign Scientific Symposium 2022 will provide clinical evidence on three core topics: Clinical outcomes in growing patients The impact of technology on…
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A court has ruled that Kellogg’s will not be allowed to promote sugary cereals in special offers at supermarkets. Promotions on in-store food and drink high in fat, salt or sugar will be restricted under new rules introduced in England. But Kellogg’s brought legal proceedings against the government earlier this year after arguing that it…
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Kish Patel talks about how Henry Schein Dental have saved the Smile Clinic Group thousands of pounds every single year. My name is Kish, the founder of the Smile Clinic Group and Smile Dental Academy. What parts of the Henry Schein Business Solutions have you taken advantage of? One of the great things about working…
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Tongue and lip piercings can cause gums to bleed and gaps in teeth, prompting dentists to urge for their removal. Dental professionals are calling for oral piercings to be removed to save teeth and gums, and protect them from further damage. Presenting the study at Europerio10, the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry,…
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Densura take us through the best way to handle patient complaints – while protecting your practice and team at the same time. How you handle complaints can be the difference between a stressful life and potential damage to your practice or a great outcome and an enhanced reputation. Here, we set out a few tips…
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An overview of new implant components and working techniques to correct screw channels oriented towards the vestibular or palatal area – also in cases of complete edentulism. This article addresses new implant components and working techniques available in the Zirkonzahn.Modellier design software. This permits the production of aesthetic restoration in cases of implants oriented towards…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Sara Hurley CDO confirms new targets for NHS dentistry This week, chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, confirmed the new targets for practices with NHS contracts. From today (1 July), practices are asked to deliver 100% of activity…
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