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More than 27,000 troops across the British army, navy and air force need urgent dental treatment for rotten teeth or gum disease. This is according to figures recovered as part of a freedom of information request by The Telegraph. The Ministry of Defence data suggests the number of troops needing urgent treatment has increased by…
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Mariya Dolhova shares her journey from paediatric dentistry in Ukraine to impacting dental health in the UK. Ukrainian paediatric dentist Mariya Dolhva is remarkably positive for someone whose life has been severely disrupted by the complexities of war. When Russia invaded, she fled her home in Lviv for a new life in the UK, taking…
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The announcement that NHS dental charges will increase from April 2024 has met with criticism from the dental profession. From 1 April 2024, NHS dental charges in England will increase by 4%. This will bring the cost of band one treatment such as a check-up from £25.80 to £26.80. A band two filling will increase…
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Behind the B! Envisage Dental discusses some of the features and initiatives of the business which helped it achieve B corp status. When Dr Sandy Dau and Harry Gill founded their business, they wanted to use it as a force for good. Their aim was to help people to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled. It was…
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Bupa Dental Care celebrates International Women’s Day by putting the spotlight on some of the inspiring women from the Bupa team. At Bupa Dental Care, women’s health and wellbeing is hugely important. International Women’s Day on 8 March is the perfect time to spotlight women’s health and learn from some inspiring women around us. The theme…
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the budget for 2024 – here’s everything that dental professionals need to know. Jeremy Hunt revealed the details of the spring budget in the House of Commons today (6 March). Some of the major changes include: National insurance The national insurance rate will be cut from 10% to 8% from…
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Experts from across the dental profession and government discuss their views on the new patient premium announced as part of the dental recovery plan. The new patient premium, one of several new measures announced within the dental recovery plan, came into force on 1 March. This allows dentists to claim an additional payment for each…
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Dentally explains how automation can make resources go further for both practices and patients during the cost of living crisis. As finances become stretched amidst the cost of living crisis, patients are taking a closer look at how they allocate their disposable income. This makes it more important than ever to effectively communicate. They may need…
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The new Philips Sonicare brush head is clinically proven for sensitive teeth and sensitive to the environment. Around 30% of people are troubled with tooth sensitivity (Sunstar, 2021). They may experience pain or discomfort as a response to one or a number of triggers. These may include hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods and beverages, or cold…
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The number of people suffering from obesity worldwide is now estimated to be over one billion, having quadrupled since 1990. According to a study in the Lancet journal released for World Obesity Day (4 March), roughly one in eight people are now obese. Carried out with the World Health Organization (WHO), the study analysed data…
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Many dentists feel guilty at the idea of transitioning from NHS to private, but there are other ways to give back – Ged Cummings shares his story. Like many dentists, Ged Cummings wrestled with feeling guilty at the idea of handing back his NHS dental contract, as he explains in this short video. Having spent…
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Trials of a new app have shown promise in combatting dental fear from home using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Dental Fearless is a new smartphone app created by the NYU College of Dentistry and Penn School of Dental Medicine. It uses the ‘active ingredients’ of CBT and mindfulness in a series of…
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With 3Shape Unite, you can make your TRIOS scan even more incredible – 3Shape explains how you can unlock a whole new world of possibilities for scanning with TRIOS. Your scan does more than you think. When it’s connected to patient outcomes, magic happens. Meet 3Shape Unite, the engine that makes your TRIOS scan even more…
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The ambidextrous Eurus S8 demonstrates the very highest quality technology derived from a long line of exemplary design and product engineering. Accolades associated with the world-renowned Belmont brand. The Eurus S8 treatment centre is fully ambidextrous, enabling left and right handed operators to feel comfortable with the perfect working set-up. The instrument layout can also…
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What does the colour blue have to do with dental matrix systems? J&S Davis explains the benefits of the LumiContrast sectional matrix and its matte blue surface. There’s a lot to be said about the colour blue. Of course, we’re big fans over here at J&S Davis (check the branding!), but have you ever considered the meaning…
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to address the UK’s ‘poor track record of preventing ill health’ as part of the upcoming spring budget. On 24 February, 60 leading health experts wrote a letter to Jeremy Hunt encouraging him to make public health a central focus of the spring budget, which is set to be…
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Researchers have designed a chemical sensor array or ‘artificial tongue’ which identifies and deactivates bacteria in the mouth. Published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the researchers’ report explains that the project aims to speed up identification of the bacteria that cause dental diseases and bacterial infections. Previous research had successfully created an ‘artificial tongue’…
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Harley Street Institute explains how the Dental Botox Masterclass can address the educational needs of dentists and practices wanting to get started with aesthetic medicine such as Botox. At Harley Street Institute (HSI) we have been committed to challenging the status quo since 2015. Being the first to launch the Aesthetic Medicine Fellowship in the…
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A new report warns that British healthcare infrastructure is susceptible to cyberattacks by Russian hackers, which could lead to a ‘healthcare crisis’. The report was published by the Henry Jackson Society on 20 February. It analyses the cyberattacks used as part of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, suggesting how the UK could better defend itself against…
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