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New research investigates the link between vaping and heart failure, with one in five participants who vaped going on to develop the condition. Researchers from Medstar Health in Baltimore analysed data from 175,667 adult participants in the US over four years. Of these e-cigarette users, 3,242 developed heart failure within the study period. This was…
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Kent Express Dental Supplies discusses the range of dental equipment available to order today and the impact that it can have on your practice. Keeping your practice up to speed with the growth of dental technology isn’t easy, nor is knowing the difference between truly game-changing equipment and the nice to haves. As a leading…
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Innovative steam solutions from Renfert with POWER steamer, the steam cleaning unit that sets new standards in reliability, and STEAM tube, the intelligent steam cleaning station. Renfert has done it – with the POWER steamer. The first steam cleaning unit on the market to show just how well intelligent engineering works. Refined down to the smallest…
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Stars of dentistry and orthodontics will align in Birmingham this summer as ClearCorrect announces a packed speaker line-up for its second annual education event. Elevating ClearCorrect Excellence 2024 brings together an inspirational group of speakers discussing the clinical and business growth aspects of an industry estimated to be worth £4.4 billion globally. Growth for all…
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Dentistry magazine is changing and the ‘why’ is just as important as the ‘how’ – here’s everything you need to know. Next month (April), Dentistry magazine will be delivered to readers as usual – with one significant difference. For the first time in its history, and from here on out, the regular issue will be A4…
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As we enter a new financial year, Wealthwide shares how dentists can get their finances in order and work towards their dream lives. Financial planning can be incredibly stressful. If you’ve been burnt by an experience with a previous financial adviser, or don’t have experience in building a plan, it can be tough to know…
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Rowan Thomas reports back from the Bollywood Dentist Jhumka Ball 2024, dentistry’s charity tribute to Bollywood cinema. Saturday 3 February saw the UK’s Indian dental community gather for the Bollywood Dentist Jhumka Ball 2024. Hosted at the London Mariott Hotel in Mayfair, the event was an elegant evening of dining, dancing and mingling with a…
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Ivoclar discusses its CPD and training programme for 2024 – from in-person education to on-demand digital content. Ivoclar’s 2024 CPD and training programme continues to show our commitment to providing first class educational content for dental professionals. As with previous years we are still providing the ever popular in-person training. We will continue to provide…
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Research has revealed that many artificial intelligence (AI) assistants such as ChatGPT do not have adequate safeguards in place to prevent health disinformation from being shared. On 20 March, the British Medical Journal published an observational study on the response of several generative AI programmes when asked to produce copy containing incorrect health information. While…
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Rowan Thomas reports back from Practice Plan’s annual workshop tour – teaching practices how to upgrade the patient experience from economy to first class. Every year, the Practice Plan Workshop Tour travels the country providing Practice Plan and Medenta members with the knowledge and skills to help their teams thrive. With stops from Manchester to…
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Researchers have observed that vaping causes similar changes to human cells as smoking, calling for more exploration of potential links to cancer. The study was conducted by researchers from University College London and the University of Innsbruck, published in Cancer Research on 19 March. It analysed the epigenetic effects of tobacco and e-cigarettes on more…
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Align’s new innovation leverages the SmartForce aligner activation to offer a more aesthetic solution for an enhanced Invisalign patient experience. Align Technology is the leading medical device company behind the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry. The company has introduced a new SmartForce…
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Research comparing the average cost of dental treatments in the G7 found that the UK was the third most expensive country. The study was published by Healthnews on 19 March and compares the average cost of dentistry in the Group of Seven (G7) countries. The research focuses on five key procedures – cleaning, crowns, root…
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A new national survey of dentists in England suggests that the profession’s opinion of the dental recovery plan is overwhelmingly negative. The British Dental Association (BDA) has released data from a survey of opinions on the dental recovery plan from dentists throughout England. A total of 1,104 general dental practitioners responded to the online survey…
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Practice Plan shares the story of dentist Will Edlin, whose concerns around losing patients when transitioning to private practice turned out not to be such a barrier. Converting from NHS to private practice was a source of worry for dentist Will Edlin. Having delivered mostly NHS treatments prior to his conversion, he was concerned about…
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Medit shares three ways that intraoral scanners (IOS) can positively influence a patient’s perception of your dental practice. If you have utilised intraoral scanners (IOS), you may have already experienced the convenience and advantages of using them in clinical treatment processes. In addition to its convenience in patient treatments, here are some of the interesting…
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Colgate discusses some of the causative and protective factors contributing to the prevalence of childhood caries. Improving the oral health of children is a priority for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. Their ambition is that every child will be free of dental caries. This will enable them to have the best start in…
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The Dental Practice Accelerator programme is full steam ahead for winner Hannan Saleem and his practice – but what challenges lie ahead? Having won the Dental Practice Accelerator, Hannan Saleem and his practice London Dental Centre are looking forward to reaping the benefits of the programme. With goals now set, the journey to becoming a million-pound practice is…
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PPL PRS explains how music can be used to alleviate fear and anxiety in the dental practice to make your waiting room a stress-free zone. A waiting room can be an anxious and stressful place for many people. However it’s also the first thing your patients see when they enter your practice. It’s therefore important…
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