Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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Intraoral scanners: the ‘team members’ one practice can’t live without

Align Technology shares the experience of one practice that considers its intraoral scanners to be the stars of the clinic. A multi-disciplinary clinic based in the City of London scans every patient, regardless of the treatment they might need. It is an integral part of each consultation. The scan images inform orthodontic treatments, hygiene appointments…

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Experience the difference with 3Shape Dental System 2024

In October 2024 3Shape announced the release of Dental System 2024, improving productivity and streamlining case management workflows. The new upgrade brings a huge speedup to Dental System software and case management workflows.  From faster reloads and management of cases to AI-supported workflows that reduce repetitive tasks and manual work, the new Dental System 2024…

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Oral health education delivered to 30,000 children

An oral health programme is one third of the way to achieving its target to reach 90,000 UK school children with oral health education sessions. Targeting schools, nurseries and clubs for low income families, Brightbites is an oral health education programme delivered in person by volunteers. It uses resources such as toothbrushing charts, stickers and…

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Celebrating success: the Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2024

The Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has taken the UK by storm this year, delivering an exceptional blend of education and insight to dental professionals nationwide. Beginning at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester, with warmly received stops at the Dentistry Show Birmingham, the Dentistry Scotland Show in Glasgow, and Dentistry Show London, the…

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How turbines are reducing treatment time for implant surgeons

Just what is so good about NSK’s Ti-Max Z Series turbines? Implant surgeons Alex Jones and Andy Legg from The Campbell Clinic, Nottingham, have the answers. Alex Jones and Andy Legg’s work at The Campbell Clinic is restorative and implant-based, undertaking complex restorative cases, anterior aesthetic cases and full mouth rehabilitation cases, as well as…

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One third of Scottish patients have problems accessing dentistry

More than one third (34%) of Scottish adults reported having difficulties when visiting the dentist according to the government, the highest proportion since 2009. The most common problems were getting a suitable appointment (12%), treatment being too expensive (10%) and not getting treatment under the NHS (7%). The total number of patients reporting problems has…

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Annual mouth cancer cases reach 10,000 in the UK

Annual cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the UK have risen to 10,825 according to newly-released data, up from 8,864 the previous year. According to the Oral Health Foundation’s State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2024, this has increased by 38% in the past decade and 133% in the last 20 years. Last year, 3,637 people…

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Troubleshooting in clear aligner treatment

Take the ‘trouble’ out of ‘troubleshooting’ with Aligner Dental Academy’s guide on how to overcome the most common challenges during Invisalign treatment! Navigating the challenges of patient treatment is just as crucial as achieving the desired outcome. At The Aligner Dental Academy, one of the most significant barriers we’ve observed, one that deters dentists from…

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Oral care brand Pärla calls for crowdfunding investment

Dental professionals will have an exclusive opportunity to invest in sustainable oral care brand Pärla as it launches its first round of crowdfunding. Founded by dentists Simon Chard, Adarsh Thanki and Rhona Eskander, the company produces a line of oral care products designed to move away from wasteful plastic tubes and bottles. These include both…

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Moving to private practice: how the community react?

Ian Mills explains why his initial concerns about how the local community would perceive his practice’s transition from NHS to private were unfounded. When Torrington Dental decided to make the move to private dentistry, the team had initial concerns about how they would be perceived within the community. However, with a plan in place and…

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​Excel with minimal prep veneers in six days

Bespoke Smile Academy introduces its six-day hands-on flagship course, providing the skills and knowledge to place minimal prep porcelain veneers. Course goals: predictable, minimal, highly aesthetic and functional porcelain veneers This experience is only possible at The Bespoke Smile Academy. A comprehensive, in-person, six-day hands-on flagship course, with real patients. This is a one of…

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How to handle enquiries with a dental CRM

A CRM does not work in isolation – here’s what’s needed for sustained success and continued growth. Using a CRM (customer relationship management system) really helps practices to achieve greater efficiency and drive growth. However, it can’t do that on its own. One key area for any practice to address when investing in marketing to…

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Spotlighting men and men’s health

November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month – Bupa Dental Care is raising awareness of this essential yet sometimes overlooked topic. Bupa Dental Care prioritises and encourages all its people to have open and honest conversations about their physical and mental wellbeing all year-round. However, men are often less likely to seek help for health issues,…


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