Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

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Software of Excellence announces partnership with Pearl

Software of Excellence has announced its partnership with Pearl, expanding access to one of dentistry’s most advanced dental artificial intelligence technology for practices across Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK. Software of Excellence, a leader in dental software, has selected Pearl as its new, exclusive dental artificial intelligence (AI) provider. Through the partnership, Software…

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Empowering dental practice managers

Are you a dental practice manager? Discover the benefits of joining the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM). The role of a dental practice manager (PM) is complex and varied. It demands a unique blend of skills to ensure smooth operations, compliance, and exceptional patient care. Recognising these challenges, the Association of Dental Administrators…

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Why offer splint therapy for the treatment of bruxism?

S4S Dental discusses some of the benefits of treating patients who are experiencing bruxism with splint therapy. Bruxism is a prevalent condition that can lead to significant dental and health issues if left untreated. As a dentist, offering effective treatment for bruxism not only prevents dental damage but also enhances overall patient wellbeing. One of…

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Going paperless: green dentistry can truly improve profitability

SmileVision explains the benefits of going paperless in your dental practice – both for the planet and for your profits. Green dentistry, eco-friendly dentistry, sustainable dentistry – call it what you will, there’s a big drive at the moment for dental practices to reduce their impact on the environment and avoid wasting valuable resources. There…

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Kent Express Dental Supplies: on a sustainability pathway

Kent Express explains the sustainability initiatives it has introduced on its pathway to becoming one of the UK’s greenest dental suppliers. Already well established as one of the UK’s leading dental suppliers for more than 40 years, Kent Express Dental Supplies has now set its sights on becoming one of the industry’s greenest suppliers. And…

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Cancer vaccine trials offered to NHS patients

NHS England announced that it has treated its first patient with a personalised vaccine against bowel cancer. The jab was delivered to a bowel cancer patient in a clinical trial that forms part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. Father and higher education lecturer Elliot Phebve received the vaccine at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS…

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Study finds 57% of patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity

Colgate discusses the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity and explores potential solutions that can be recommended to patients. A study in Dental Clinics of North America found that 57% of patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity (Addy, 1990). ‘Dentine hypersensitivity is characterised by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentine in response to stimuli – typically thermal,…

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Dentistry is a topic politicians will not be allowed to ignore

With a general election round the corner, Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch discuss where dentistry will fit into politicians’ plans. What does the future of NHS dentistry look like? This was the subject of a conversation between BDA chair, Eddie Crouch, and Practice Plan sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones, during a session at the…

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‘How I manage a flock of sheep and two dental practices’

When Andrea Grocott isn’t busy managing two dental practices in Newcastle-under-Lyme, she can be found tending to her flock of sheep. Andrea Grocott is practice manager at mydentist Liverpool Road and mydentist Cherry Orchard in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Andrea ensures the smooth operation of her practices but her life outside of work takes an unexpectedly charming…

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A game-changer for clear aligner therapy success

VOCO explains why using the right products for aligner attachments can be revolutionary when delivering clear aligner therapy. Clear aligner therapy is revolutionising dentistry thanks to advanced computer-aided design and 3D printing technology. Customising treatment plans for each patient and providing virtually invisible aligners has transformed the orthodontic experience, enhancing patient satisfaction and compliance. Its…

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Click, bond, save: a win-win situation for restorations

Adhese Universal is a light-cured single-component adhesive for bonding direct and indirect restorations – one adhesive for complete flexibility. Sustainability is more than a buzzword Because your routine workload is already heavy enough, Ivoclar offers you solutions that are designed to help streamline your workflows and save time, materials and money. In this context, sustainability…

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Envisage Dental: a natural partner for private clinics

Envisage Dental explains how Dr Brett Garner developed Serenity Dental to the highest standards possible with Envisage as its partner. For almost two decades, Dr Brett Garner has built Serenity Dental into a five-chair high quality private dental clinic in Hampshire. His journey from being a local patient to becoming an associate, and then finally…

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Compulsory NHS tie-in for new dentists under consideration

The government has launched a consultation on a ‘tie-in period’ that would require newly-qualified dentists to work in the NHS for several years after graduation. Launched today (23 May), the eight-week consultation will ask whether dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS care or have to repay some of the training costs…

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Case assessment and treatment planning for Invisalign

Aligner Dental Academy underscores the crucial role of conducting a thorough case assessment and creating an effective treatment plan for Invisalign cases. ‘Failing to prepare is preparing to fail’ as wisely stated by Benjamin Franklin, holds particularly true in the field of dentistry. In this article, we underscore the crucial role of conducting a thorough case…

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Does the profession support £20,000 NHS ‘golden hellos’?

The government is now offering £20,000 ‘golden hellos’ to dentists willing to relocate to underserved areas – dental professionals share their thoughts. On 10 May, NHS England confirmed the launch of a ‘golden hello’ recruitment scheme which was first announced as part of the NHS dental recovery plan. Andrea Leadsom said this scheme would help…

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Increased private care could lead to ‘inequalities’, says report

There has been a ‘relentless drift to the private sector’ within UK healthcare and dentistry, according to a new report by the Nuffield Trust. Published on 16 May, the Nuffield Trust report explores the changing role of the private sector in UK healthcare. The trust described ‘serious problems with access to care, workforce relations and…


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