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Zirkonzahn presents a case of tooth wear which was remedied with monolithic single crowns made of Prettau 3 Dispersive zirconia. The patient, suffering from abraded teeth caused by para-functional habit, requested a complete rehabilitation to restore her smile. The planned restoration consisted of 28 monolithic single crowns milled with Prettau 3 Dispersive zirconia (Zirkonzahn). After…
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As many dentists reassess their relationship with NHS dentistry in the light of this year’s clawback, Zoe Close caught up with Thomas Coates to discuss the process of handing back part or all of an NHS contract. Zoe Close (ZC): We speak to practices daily who want to make changes to their NHS contracts. Whether that’s handing…
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With digital workflows becoming the norm, dentistry is changing – Straumann explains how you can be adaptable to this change. Dentistry today is not what it was mere decades ago. Professionals entering the field now must be adaptable to the unique challenges of today. But that is far easier said than done. Many newly-qualified dentists…
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Chris Barrow discusses his speaker session at the DSO Growth Workshop at Dentistry Show London this October. An exciting new addition to the agenda at this year’s Dentistry Show London is the DSO Growth Workshop. With content specially designed to help practice owners build a strong portfolio of dental practices, expert speakers will discuss the…
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The Isle of Man will look into the benefits of water fluoridation as part of its integrated plan to tackle the issue of children’s oral health on the island. Published on 20 September, Amalgamated Implementation Plan for Dental Strategy and Oral Health Strategy incorporates strategies such as increased access to dentists and the introduction of…
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Colgate explains how improved taste in oral care products can motivate behaviour change and increase patient adherence. Product efficacy and patient adherence are pivotal factors for achieving optimal clinical outcomes. Adherence to recommendations can be challenging when they cause tooth staining or taste unpleasant. So, recommending a product with a preferred taste over another benefits…
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Iain Stevenson interviews Katrina Rees to unpick the golden question of how to replace NHS income when transitioning to private practice. The NHS landscape has been a somewhat mixed bag of late. Some newly introduced measures are presenting opportunities for NHS dentists. However, clawback, recruitment and regional challenges are still very much putting pressure on…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has ‘objected to several of the points made’ in the recently updated guidance for disability and autism training. The Oliver McGowan draft code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training was updated on 4 September 2023. The document dictates the minimum amount of disability and autism training that all…
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New nationwide research has shown that 95% of ex-smokers saw positive changes as soon as two weeks after quitting. The study involved more than 3,000 participants and was conducted by Censuswide ahead of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities ‘Stoptober’ campaign. The most significant changes noted were increased energy (45%), feeling healthier (42%) and improved breathing…
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Earlier this year, Emily Johnston attended The Dental Hygienist Roadshow – here, she shares what she took away from the day’s events. Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Listerine, ran The Dental Hygienist Roadshow throughout 2023. Between them, Iain Chapple, Simone Ruzario, Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe discussed the current impact periodontitis is having on the UK…
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We hear from 3Shape about its new and improved version of its award-winning MOVE+ cart for TRIOS intraoral scanners to help dentists engage. So easy to engage The new MOVE+ cart makes it easier than ever for dentists to engage and build trust with their patients. Dental professionals can take advantage of the MOVE+ award-winning…
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Straumann explains the impact that CAD/CAM technological have in the laboratory and how to maximise its potential. The journey to take dentistry into a digital age has created an untold number of fresh ideas and solutions. Treatments become faster and more efficient with each step. In turn, CAD/CAM software has become an essential tool in…
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New data from the Liberal Democrats has shown that more than 4.4 million children in England were not seen by an NHS dentist in the last 12 months. The research was commissioned by the House of Commons Library and focused on the 12 months leading up to June 2023. It showed that across the country,…
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Gina Vega explains how general dental practitioners (GDPs) can develop their practice with clear aligner education. Hi, I’m Dr Gina Vega, the director of Aligner Training and the creator of the Diamond Masterclass. Today, I’m going to tell you a little bit about how I’ve grown my Invisalign business as a GDP. In 2016, I…
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Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said to be working towards a ban on single-use vapes. This proposal has been welcomed by many leading health experts. However, disposable vapes could be still available to smokers under an NHS ‘swap to stop’ schemes,…
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The registration deadline for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023 has been extended, but only days remain – register today! Have you submitted your entry for the 2023 Private Dentistry Awards yet? Recognising outstanding dentistry carried out across the UK and Ireland by teams and individuals, the Private Dentistry Awards have earned a solid reputation as…
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Find out more about the Implantiem and Versah UK Ski Congress 2024, taking place in France in March. The third Implantiem and Versah UK Ski Congress is taking place in Les Arcs, France from 9-13 March 2024. Nestled high in the Alps the ski-in-ski-out location of Arc 1950 is great for skiers of all levels, from…
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Practice Plan shares the details of their How to Build a Team of High Flyers workshop tour, led by Barry Oulton. The number of practices handing back their NHS contracts in favour of private practice is climbing every month. This is throwing customer service and the patient journey into sharp focus. As more patients are…
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The UK’s largest dentistry provider, mydentist, has invested a combined £9.5m into four new practices across Bridgwater, Bath, Eastleigh and Lancaster. Bridgwater In Bridgwater, the new state-of-the-art Bridge House practice located on Taunton Road increases mydentist’s representation in the town. Its East Quay practice is also continuing to operate. Designed to offer specialist dental care,…
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