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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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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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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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The Oral Health Foundation issues a call for action on mouth cancer to the dental profession for Mouth Cancer Action Month. Mouth cancer is a silent but deadly disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Unlike other forms of cancer, it doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves, yet its impact is profound.…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has adopted an initial enquiries process to speed up fitness to practise (FtP) investigations. The new process limits the amount of information requested by the GDC at the initial stages of an investigation. Only relevant clinical records will now be gathered, reducing the amount of time taken to review the…
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When it comes to the air supply in the practice, you should not make any compromises – choose the right compressor for your practice. That is why Dürr would like to introduce you to its first-class dental compressors, which are characterised by reliability, freedom from maintenance and state-of-the-art technology. Certified as Medical Device Class IIa since…
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Reducing sugar in the first 1,000 days after a child’s conception reduces the risk of developing health problems later in life, research has found. The study used UK Biobank data to analyse the impact of the end of sugar rationing after World War Two. This caused average sugar consumption to rapidly double from 41g per…
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Discover courses and schools for dental technicians and dentists in the heart of the Italian Alps at the Zirkonzahn School. ‘Die Zirkonzahn Schule’ (the Zirkonzahn School) is a training programme that combines dental technical teaching with a school of life and culture. The Zirkonzahn School offers both courses and schools for all walks of life:…
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Restorative instruments with LM Dark Diamond non-stick coating are ideal for placing and contouring of composite resins. The unique diamond-like coating (DLC) on the instrument tips, reduces stickiness for smooth composite placement and sculpting of composite resin. The hard surface protects the tips from scratches, whilst maintaining a smooth surface for easy cleaning. The colour…
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Colgate explains why more and more patients are opting for whitening and how dentists can help them to achieve their desired results. Whiter teeth are associated with greater self-confidence. However, an increasing number of patients have concerns about the appearance of their teeth (Gomes et al, 2023). Some 93% want to feel more confident in their…
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A new survey says that more than half of UK adults (52%) are afraid of dental visits, ranking UK cities based on their level of dental fear. It found the highest levels of dental fear in Southampton, at 62% of respondents. Newcastle and Brighton and Hove followed closely with 61% each. The top 10 UK…
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The BDIA explains why it’s crucial to be wary of counterfeits when buying dental equipment and where to find reputable suppliers. Understanding the risk Online shopping has become a part of our daily lives, whether it’s for groceries or bigger purchases like vacations and cars. While there are fantastic deals available, the rise of online…
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Only 45% of parents said they had taken or planned to take their child to the dentist before the age of three, says a new survey. This is despite NHS guidance which suggests that children should see a dentist when their baby teeth first appear. Milk teeth usually begin to emerge at around six months.…
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Around 47% of UK workers do not have access to ‘essential’ support such as routine health checks and vaccinations according to a new report. More than 10 million people in the UK are estimated to work in a business that does not provide access to these basic health interventions. The report found that people working…
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Graham Stokes, the new chair of council at the Medical Protection Society, has highlighted the importance of education and personal development in dentistry. Dr Graham Stokes highlighted these elements of development in an interview published in the latest issue of Dental Protection’s Riskwise. Dental Protection is an important part of MPS and Graham became the…
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Kate Terroni, who was acting as interim chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has announced that she will be leaving the organisation. Terroni took over on an interim basis when Ian Trenholm stepped down as chief executive in June. However, she had been on a leave of absence for several weeks before Julian…
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have said dentistry has been left to ‘rot’ as data shows 324 dentists have taken early retirement in Scotland since 2020. Of 334 dentists who have retired since 2020, just 10 reached the state pension age. The number of dentists taking early retirement is increasing, with 84 retiring early in 2023…
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Solventum introduces its new Clarity Precision Grip Attachments for use with the Clarity Aligners clear aligner system. Introducing a powerfully precise pair The traditional method of creating attachments will soon be behind you. Introducing a new attachment system, 3M Clarity Aligners paired with 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments, that will give you greater accuracy with a lot less hassle. 3M Clarity…
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DEXIS expands its digital workflow, launching a new CBCT unit, automated surgical guide design and an IOS module. At the start of 2024, DEXIS introduced its digital ecosystem, a suite of tools and software designed to connect and streamline the implant workflow from diagnosis to delivery. Today, DEXIS announced upgrades across the ecosystem to aid clinicians…
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