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Researchers have designed a human-like robot that mimics behaviours of a child in the hope of training dentists. Developed by a dental school and robotics company, Tmsuk – both based in Tokyo, Japan– it imitates critical symptoms such as vomiting, fitting and crying. Named Pedia_Roid, it is controlled using a tablet programmed to stimulate different…
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Biohorizons Camlog talk through its upcoming education tour and what clinicians can expect from the experience. As one of the leading dental implant companies, Biohorizons Camlog is committed to driving aesthetic implantology forward through science, innovation, and education. The company’s Global Education Tour (GET) aims to shape the world of implant dentistry. It brings advanced,…
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Pupils are being treated by a dental charity after a school reached out for help to get students out of pain. Trinity Academy Grammar in West Yorkshire was forced to contact public health officials in the face of a dental crisis among its students Staff say they were ferrying pupils to hospital to help get…
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The level of NHS dental treatments being carried out in Scotland continue to fall significantly below pre-pandemic levels, according to new statistics. The latest numbers from an annual report by Public Health Scotland (PHS) shows that delivery is at around 70% of pre-Covid levels for both adults and children. This was when levels recorded in…
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Toothless in England will take to the streets to mark the passing of 12 months since the event that sparked the group’s formation. The campaign group kicked off in Suffolk last year after the last NHS dental practice in the town of Leiston closed its doors. Now, it has expanded to become a nationwide cause.…
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Health professionals are advised to help refugees from Ukraine find an NHS dentist, sparking fears that new arrivals will be let down by the system. In a guide put together for primary care services, it advises health professionals on how to assess and address the health needs of patients who ordinarily reside in Ukraine but…
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An MP has spoken out about the state of dentistry in Wales and made calls for swift action. Rob Roberts MP, the representative for Delyn, Wales, was prompted to take a stand following a series of dental practice closures in the area. He listed a number of factors affecting access to dentistry in Flint and…
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Natalie Bradley talks about her new role as UK clinical director for Dentaid and her plans for improving the service it provides. How did you get the role of UK clinical director for Dentaid? I’ve been doing lots of work in this area of dentistry. My passion is helping vulnerable people access dentistry. I’ve worked…
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Opening up about the day-to-day joys of dentistry, Ellesse Stacey reveals her favourite –and most confusing – moments working as a dental nurse. My name is Ellesse Stacey. I said I didn’t want this to sound formal and the first thing I write is ‘my name is Ellesse Stacey’ so shall we start again? Leesy…
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Dental nurses are the most highly rated members of a dental team. But the profession risks losing more than one third of them in the next two years. This is according to new figures published from FMC’s Dentistry Census – leaving no questions unanswered in dentistry – the biggest ever survey carried out among UK…
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Sandeep Kumar opens up about his journey into Invisalign, his new business course and offers up his top tips for keeping everything balanced. Sandeep Kumar is best known as the CEO and founder of Mismile, the largest provider of Invisalign in the UK. In this podcast, he discusses the beginnings of his Invisalign passion and…
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Easter, Passover or Eid – many children will enjoy sugary treats over the coming days and weeks. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England has put together some advice that dental teams can communicate with patients ahead of the celebrations. These include: Only have chocolate and sweet treats after…
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All types of practice have seen an increase in goodwill as a percentage of fee income in the last quarter. This is according to the latest findings from the NASDAL Goodwill Survey. Covering the quarter ending 31 January 2022, it reveals a continuing pattern of increases in goodwill values across the board. However less enthusiasm…
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A dental nurse who was inspired to cook when bringing up her five children has competed in the latest episode of Masterchef. Carly, a 34-year old dental nurse from Sheffield, starred on the BBC One show last night. Also a mother to five children, she said it was through bringing up her children that she…
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Gemma Forsythe details the best ways to handle nervous patients and reassure their apprehensions. How many times has a patient walked into your surgery and said: ‘I hate being here’ or ‘I hate dentists!’ You may roll your eyes at these statements but if you dig a little deeper, you will find it isn’t actually…
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A dental nurse put herself forward to be the first person in the world to test a new vaccine against the Ebola virus. Caroline Heath, from Reading, Berkshire, opted for the jab after it was developed by Oxford University last year. She admits she would not have taken part in the trial if it was…
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Sam Waley-Cohen, the founder of Portman Dental Care, rode his way to victory at the Grand National this weekend. He won the world famous race as a 50-1 outsider with Noble Yeats, which was purchased by his father just two months previously. Speaking about the victory, he said: ‘It’s a dream. It won’t sink in…
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Rishi Nanavati opens up about his experience competing on Masterchef and his hopes to revolutionise vegetarian and vegan menus. What’s your journey into dentistry been like? I qualified from the University of Bristol in 2018 and then carried out my foundation training at a practice in Luton. I worked there for another two and half…
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Patients suffering from serious illnesses say cosmetic procedures help them to feel more comfortable in social settings. This is according to a new study carried out at Northwestern University. In the study, patients said they believe aesthetic work may make them feel better in social situations with their friends, family and also at work. The…
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