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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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A huge leap forward in efficiency and digital innovation for dental laboratories has been announced by CAD supplier 3Shape. This year 3Shape celebrates 25 years of innovation by revolutionising dental lab workflows like never before. It will soon be adding a free and fully integrated AI-driven crown design application and several workflow innovations to its…
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The total number of dental professionals registered by the General Dental Council (GDC) has increased according to newly-released statistics. The regulator’s Registration Statistical Report for 2024 showed a total of 125,736 on the register at the end of 2024. This had increased from 120,030 in December 2023. Among the registrants were 46,362 dentists and 79,374…
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New research reveals how the dental access crisis is pushing women across the country to ‘breaking point’. Many reported sacrificing their own dental visits to pay for private care for loved ones in a survey of roughly 1,000 women. Some also said they were self-medicating with temporary fillings purchased online or over-the-counter remedies, often taking…
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VoiceStack explains how an AI telephone system could revolutionise your practice communications to unlock hidden revenue and growth. There’s one piece of equipment in your practice that has the power to transform growth, improve patient experience, and shape key business decisions. Your practice phone system. It’s the backbone of patient communication, the lifeline for turning…
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Easily create beautiful smiles with Clarity Aligners and revolutionise the way you create aligner attachments! Solventum is thrilled to share its latest innovation for Clarity Aligners: new Clarity Precision Grip Attachments! Innovative, 3D-printed aligner attachments delivered via a pre-loaded attachment tray, designed to bring added efficiency into your practice and added comfort into your patients’…
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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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Colosseum Dental explains why its workplace culture means it is officially certified as a Great Place to Work. Workplace culture is crucial for the success of any business. It has a huge impact on employee engagement, drives innovation, attracts talent, improves overall performance and reduces staff churn. By prioritising workplace culture, companies can create an…
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Align Technology discusses the availability of restorative capabilities on the new iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner and new iTero Lumina Pro Dental Imaging System. The addition of restorative capabilities is to enable efficient restorative and multidisciplinary ortho-restorative workflows and support diagnostic of interproximal caries above the gingiva, helping GP dentists reach new levels of practice efficiency…
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