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Ivoclar introduces the benefits of its range of polishing pastes for prophylactic care, including disease prevention and stain removal. Prophylactic care plays a crucial role in maintaining long-term oral health. It not only protects against diseases such as caries and periodontitis but also supports overall dental health. Regular professional teeth cleanings, preventive check-ups and targeted…
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Join Silvana Thering on 10 September as she explains how to choose the right cement for prosthetic placement and apply it correctly. Despite the introduction of new and advanced cementation and adhesive materials, many clinicians still face uncertainty about the best techniques and product choices. The sheer variety can be overwhelming. Achieving a successful indirect…
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DeNovo Dental Partners explains how partnering through its shared ownership model can secure your practice’s future without giving up control. Although Dr Peter Saner wasn’t actively considering the sale of his dental practice, encountering DeNovo Dental Partners provided an unexpected opportunity. He shares how his interaction with the team led to his decision to make…
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Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains in oral health’. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced proposals to ban the sale of high-caffeine (>150mg) energy drinks to children under 16. This includes online and in shops, restaurants, cafes…
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Join Laura Edgar on 9 September at 7pm as she explains how to lead infection control audits in a dental practice. This webinar will enable decontamination leads and infection prevention and control (IPC) leads to confidently lead infection control audits in line with current guidance. It will also help them develop the leadership behaviours and…
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Searches for the term ‘smile makeover’ increased by 48% across the UK between 2022 and 2024, according to new analysis. A review of search engine data by Smile n Shine found that ‘smile makeover’ searches increased by 100% in Northern Ireland and 81% in England. They rose by 50% in Wales but did not increase…
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vVARDIS presents two case reports demonstrating guided enamel regeneration as an effective clinical solution for early caries management. Traditional management of early carious lesions often involves a passive ‘watch-and-wait’ approach until cavitation occurs, at which point invasive treatment is required. However, biomimetic treatments now offer clinicians the ability to intervene earlier, preserving natural tooth structure…
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Join Monica Reinach on 8 September at 7pm as she explains how Dentalmonitoring revolutionised her practice for the price of one unit of orthodontic activity (UOA). This webinar will explore the real-world impact of implementing Dentalmonitoring across an NHS orthodontic practice two years on. It will focus on cost-effectiveness, workflow transformation, and patient outcomes. Remote…
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Companies charging thousands of pounds to bank stem cells from children’s milk teeth have been accused of making ‘unproven and potentially misleading’ claims about their future medical value. The claims include that stem cells banked from teeth are already being used in treatments for autism and diabetes, according to a British Medical Journal (BMJ) investigation.…
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The Kettenbach Dental composite line is being expanded to include Visalys Bulk Flow – the new, remarkably aesthetic filling composite. The Visalys family of composite products by Kettenbach Dental has been expanded to include a new, high-quality innovation: Visalys Bulk Flow. Now available on the British market, it impresses with its thixotropic consistency and highly…
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Tipton Training explains why its Operative Dentistry course delivers a learning experience you simply can’t get anywhere else. Dentistry is a hands-on profession, and true mastery comes from repetition under expert supervision. Each time a dentist repeats a procedure – whether preparing a crown, placing a veneer, or refining a restoration – they strengthen muscle…
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Zirkonzahn’s lecture tour on full dentures will take place in Birmingham, Cardiff and Southampton from 29 September to 1 October 2025. Zirkonzahn (South Tyrol, Italy) will soon begin the fourth part of its 2025 lecture tour, ‘High-tech meets handicraft – optimisation of the digital workflow for the fabrication of full dentures’. This time, it will…
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Join Pat Langley on 2 September at 7pm as she discusses everything dental professionals should know about complaints handling. This webinar will provide an overview of how best to avoid complaints and how to prevent them escalating. Join Pat Langley as she introduces the dos and don’ts of effective complaints handling. Learning outcomes The speaker…
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Natural products such as tea tree oil, clove oil and honey have been posed as alternatives to synthetic disinfectants like chlorhexidine in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. In a new literature review, researchers explored the potential of different natural products derived from plants, animals, and minerals as dental disinfectants. Several were found to be ‘promising’ due…
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Arti Hindocha, in collaboration with DB Orthodontics, presents a comprehensive hands-on course on managing obstructive sleep apnoea as a dental professional. The course will offer a practical guide and overview for dentists and orthodontists looking to successfully treat patients for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The event takes place at the Hilton London Metropole,…
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Magnetic nanobots – microscopic robots that penetrate deep into the dentinal tubules – have been designed to combat tooth sensitivity. The robots use a new class of bioceramic cement to form durable seals in worn enamel. This reduces tooth sensitivity in one application by limiting access to nerve endings. While desensitising toothpastes have a similar…
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Colgate discusses screening, diagnosing and treating dentine hypersensitivity, plus the best products to address it. Dentine hypersensitivity (DHS): a chronic problem (Davari et al, 2013; Dam et al, 2022). Up to 57% of dental patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity (Berg et al, 2021), so identifying DHS is essential (Canadian Advisory Board, 2023). The steps to…
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New LED gum shields, which glow red after a heavy impact, will be introduced at the rugby Women’s World Cup this month. The technology for the LED gum shields has been in development since 2021, successfully trialled in Major League Rugby. It will now be rolled out by World Rugby, with a full opt-in from…
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KaVo handpieces are an investment in your future as well as the future of the planet – here’s why… In an economic environment where every penny counts, it’s easy to base all your expenditure on price alone, even the most critical clinical purchases. Handpieces are arguably the dental professional’s most essential tool of the trade. …
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