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Three quarters of UK adults are not meeting the recommendation of seeing a dentist every 12-24 months, according to a new survey. While 78% of the adults believed that oral health plays a significant role in overall physical health and mental wellbeing, 41% were worried about their own oral health. The same survey considered the…
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Dürr Dental celebrates the 60th anniversary of an innovative partnership: suction systems and Orotol disinfectant. Sixty years ago, Dürr Dental not only invented the suction system, but also the associated disinfectant and cleaning agent. This was the start of its innovative system solutions in the field of dental suction and the basis for the best protection against…
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More than eight in 10 dental nurses (84%) said they have continued to work despite a negative impact on their mental health in a new survey. Two thirds (65%) of the nurses said they feel guilty if they take time off due to mental wellbeing issues. This figure was similar among all dental professionals (66%),…
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Solventum explores the benefits of Clarity Precision Grip Attachments in orthodontic cases, including predictable results, reduced chair time and a better patient experience. Clarity Precision Grip Attachment trays are pre-loaded with 3D-printed and fully cured composite attachments that are optimally shaped and customised to fit each patient’s unique anatomy. They increase the consistency and predictability…
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Updated guidance on training healthcare staff from all CQC-registered professions to treat patients with learning disabilities or autism has been published. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism aims to help professionals deliver safer, more personalised care to patients with learning disabilities or autism. It is named after an 18-year-old with a…
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Having a less varied range of microbes in the mouth may be associated with depression, a new study has found. Researchers compared questionnaires measuring depression symptoms with saliva samples used to identify the microbes present in the mouth. They found that those with less diversity in their oral microbiomes were more likely to present with…
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DPC Dental explains how a new product can eliminate the costly wasted chair time associated with a sensitive gag reflex in patients. Any extension over the allotted chair time costs money, both to the clinician and practice! A new, clinically proven product from the USA can remove one of those costly delay risks by reducing…
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A yeast platform that converts human urine from wastewater into hydroxyapatite, a substance used to make dental implants, has been developed. Researchers from University of California (UC), Irvine hoped the technique would have two major benefits. Firstly, creating a high-value, biocompatible material which can be used to create dental and bone implants, and restore archaeological…
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For dentists at the beginning of their professional journey, selecting the right environment for growth and development of their career is a crucial decision. Colosseum Dental UK has established itself as a leading destination where early-career clinicians are not only welcomed but actively supported. With a strong commitment to learning, development, and people-first values, Colosseum…
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A change of dental membership plan provider has helped two practice owners feel like part of a family again, providing support and encouragement. When owners and principal dentists of Twickel Dental in Much Wenlock, Roxana and Mihail Drug Ionescu, bought the practice in 2018, they had no idea of the extent of the task before…
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Another explosive Dentistry Awards took place at the Athena in Leicester on Friday 6 June – see some of the key moments in pictures. Dubbed ‘dentistry’s biggest party’, this year’s ceremony marked the first Dentistry Awards to take place in summer. The UK dental profession was out in force, ready to celebrate the achievements of…
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Aligner Dental Academy explains the challenges that upper lateral incisors present in aligner therapy and how they can be controlled with precision. ‘Why will it not rotate?’ I am sure there are many of us who have agonised over that one brat of a tooth… the lone wolf… the one and only… lateral incisor! Among…
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Solventum explains the benefits of its Clinpro Clear Fluoride Treatment, providing effective fluoride uptake with a lower dosage. With traditional fluoride varnishes, the patient’s saliva must dissolve the sticky rosin-based coating to release the beneficial minerals, requiring longer treatment time. With Clinpro Clear Fluoride Treatment’s innovative water-based formula, fluoride, calcium, and phosphate are ready to…
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Bupa Dental Care is now accepting American Express (Amex), giving patients more ways to pay and access to exclusive offers when using their Amex Card for dental treatment. From June, all new and existing patients will be able to pay with their Amex Card at any Bupa dental practice across the UK. With more than…
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DeNovo Dental Partners explains why shared practice ownership could be the right move for those who are not ready to retire but are considering selling. For many principals who have spent years building and maintaining their businesses, the prospect of what comes next can be daunting. Is it time to sell? Who do you sell…
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Tipton Training launches the only 2025 intake for its new four-day certificate in clear aligners. Clear aligner therapy has become a core part of modern dentistry, and with patient demand rising, more general dental practitioners are looking to bring aligners into their clinical offering. However, many courses focus heavily on software and workflows, offering little…
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Newlyweds’ anxiety, depression and insomnia levels become more similar due to sharing of oral bacteria, a new study has found. The study measured the mental health of almost 1,750 couples before and after the first six months of marriage. Couples including one partner suffering with anxiety, depression and insomnia were compared to those including two…
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A collaboration between Treeline Dental Care and the University of Birmingham trialled routine diabetes testing in a dental setting. The dental profession has long understood the role their teams can play beyond simply improving a patient’s oral health. With this in mind, the Treeline Dental Group based in the Midlands has been exploring how the…
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Half of adults are cutting corners in their oral hygiene routine according to new research, with one fifth opting for mouthwash over toothbrushing. In a poll of 2,000 adults, 41% said they only brush their teeth once per day and 45% do not floss at all. A further 11% have never cleaned interdentally using floss…
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