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Vendo Digital shares five key reasons why your dental business website isn’t getting results and how to overcome these barriers. Your dental website might look clean, modern and professional – but if it isn’t turning visitors into patients, it’s not doing its job. In an increasingly competitive landscape, where private dentistry is growing and patient…
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Students who began their training with virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators had significantly higher manual dexterity in a new study. The 40 student volunteers were divided into two groups following standardised lectures and demonstrations on access cavity preparation. One trained with virtual reality haptic simulators before moving onto artificial teeth, the other started with artificial…
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The Ivoclar Group launches Tetric plus, a new simplified composite specially designed to set new standards in universal composites and streamline direct restorative treatments with four innovative features. Ivoclar is setting new standards with Tetric plus, taking its name from the Greek prefix ‘tetra’, meaning ‘four’ – this number is central to its key product…
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Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand, amid warnings from the GDC about its under-reporting in dentistry The General Dental Council (GDC) commissioned a review of studies exploring sexual misconduct in the dental environment. It found that the number of professionals who report experiencing sexual misconduct sits between 5% and…
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When purchasing or selling a dental practice, there are several legal requirements to be considered – find out how to build a strong foundation for your premises. In the majority of dental practice sales or purchases, the primary focus from the outset is on the goodwill and assets, with only a side mention of the…
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Treeline Dental Care explains how its approach to social media is attracting new patients and building trust with existing ones. Isn’t social media really for people, not brands? Can a dental brand genuinely make ‘friends’ on social media? These are the questions that spring to mind when a company or product uses social media to…
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Male dentists accounted for 65% of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns raised in 2024, as shown by newly-released GDC statistics. The General Dental Council’s (GDC) annual Fitness to Practise (FtP) Statistical Report for 2024 revealed that 1,401 new concerns were received last year year. This is an increase of 8% from 2023. Of all concerns raised,…
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SmileVision explains why sustainability is an opportunity rather than a burden for dental practices – by improving profits, and saving time and energy. Sustainability leads to being more ‘efficient’ and by that very definition will result in a reduction of costs, time and energy. The process does not need to be daunting or overwhelming. Consider…
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The Aligner Dental Academy presents a guide to managing posterior open bite malocclusion during or after clear aligner treatment. What is a posterior open bite? Posterior open bite (POB) is a type of malocclusion in which the posterior teeth, the premolars and molars, fail to make occlusal contact while the anterior teeth do. This results…
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Medit shares the range of solutions and products it will display at BDCDS 2025 – plus exclusive on-site promotions for customers. From the Medit i900 family to orthodontic, implant (Medit SmartX), chairside and AI-powered consultation solutions, Medit helps dental professionals deliver precise and efficient care. These innovations, including the full i900 Family lineup, will be showcased…
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Senedd members debated a ‘radical’ bill to introduce a legally binding minimum staff level for NHS dental services in Wales as experts warn of ‘desperate times’ for Welsh dentistry. Mabon ap Gwynfor, Plaid Cymru’s shadow health secretary, suggested that the minimum staff level should be based on population need across Wales. If passed, the bill…
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The government’s Plan for Change promises an ‘NHS fit for the future’ – we explore how the plan will impact dentistry in the UK. What is the Plan for Change? In December 2024, the government announced a ‘Plan for Change’, laying out its priorities for the rest of this political term and beyond. This was…
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Software of Excellence explains the transformative power of moving to the cloud for dental practices and how Dentally can help. Moving to the cloud isn’t just about technology – it’s about transforming how you run your dental practice. Software of Excellence, a Henry Schein One brand, has been a leader in dentistry for decades, providing…
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Philips introduces Your Dentist Recommends, a service which allows dentists to easily make recommendations, ensure that they are followed and earn profit from the sales. It is believed that anywhere from 30 to 60% of product recommendations may not be acted upon by patients, and as a result a significant portion of prospective sales can…
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Taking place from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 September, the British Orthodontic Society Conference (BOC) brings together the entire orthodontic community. Hosted in the south west of the UK at the state-of-the art ICC in Wales for the first time, delegates can look forward to three days of thought-provoking presentations and discussion delivered by a…
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DB Orthodontics explains what to look out for in a retainer material and why Iconic Lux fits the bill – plus insights from dental technology expert Sean Thompson. The clear orthodontic retainer, sometimes referred to as an Essix* retainer, has long been an essential part of patient aftercare. Whether you’re new to fabricating retainers or already…
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Only one fifth of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last month were successful, a new government survey found. Around half of those surveyed (53.2%) used NHS dental services. A further 35.6% used private dental services, while 10.9% said they did not have a dentist. According to the Health Insight…
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Directa AB introduces Ceramir CAD/CAM BLOCKS, a new CAD/CAM material, and its benefits for reliable fabrication of implant supported restorations. Ceramir CAD/CAM BLOCKS are a new type of CAD/CAM material. They are manufactured using advanced patented laser sintering technology, creating a single glass phase material embedded in a hybrid matrix. This results in that Ceramir…
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Bazoom shares some advice for patients to aid recovery following dental surgery, from pain relief to nutrition and problems to look out for. Recovery from dental surgery is a significant step in the recuperation process and how you handle the initial couple of days can play a significant role in your comfort and general outcome.…
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