Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


Posted in Posts

Implant procedure: keep it simple, keep it SmileFast

SmileFast’s chief operating officer, Asif Nazir, introduces an inclusive ‘all-in-one’ approach to managing your implant procedures – where supporting you and giving your patients effective and predictable smiles is the top priority. Confidence: defined as the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. It’s a mental attitude…

Posted in Posts

Flexible working found to improve heart health

Increased flexible working may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by the equivalent of five to 10 years of ageing. This is according to a study by Harvard and Penn State universities, published in The American Journal of Public Health. It is one of the first studies to examine the impact…

Posted in Posts

Key considerations for choosing the right dental supplier

The BDIA explains how dental professionals can identify a trustworthy supplier to ensure all equipment is safe and high quality. In the daily operations of your dental business, regular procurement of equipment and consumables is essential. To ensure the smooth and sustainable operation and development of your practice, establishing a dependable partnership with trusted suppliers…

Posted in Posts

How digital workflows are empowering dentists

Align Technology introduces its webinar exploring the benefits of its digital workflow with Dr Karla Soto and Dr Luis Ilzarbe. The sixth webinar of Align Education’s 2023 Digital Excellence Series was titled ‘How to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes with a seamless ortho-restorative approach’. It brought together Dr Karla Soto, who practices in Florida, USA, and Dr…

Posted in Posts

Peanut toothpaste could reduce the severity of allergic reactions, study finds

A new study has demonstrated that specially formulated toothpaste containing a small amount of peanut protein could be used to reduce the severity of reactions in allergy sufferers. The toothpaste is a product from US biotechnology company Intrommune Therapeutics known as ‘OMIT’. It works by exposing peanut allergy sufferers to a small amount of the allergen to…

Posted in Posts

November: time to take action on mouth cancer

Supported by Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in the UK every November. It is a time of year when the whole dental community, charities and anyone working in the field of mouth cancer come together to focus on educating and raising awareness of all head, neck…

Posted in Posts

Locum staff – filling in the void in dental recruitment and job satisfaction

Filling In discusses how the new locum dental group will benefit locum dental nurses, dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists. Filling In offers a completely free opportunity for dental-workers seeking flexible, convenient and satisfactory patterns in their working lives, making it quick and easy to find dental practices who need cover – both urgently and non-urgently. The…

Posted in Posts

Visalys composite – simply intelligent restorative materials

Kettenbach Dental is expanding its composite division of Visalys products. Find out why the product family of restorative materials is growing so well. What started with a single material over a decade ago expanded to five unique restorative solutions for core build-ups, cementing and temporary restorations. and, recently started, nano-hybrid composites for direct filling therapy:…

Posted in Posts

Data reveals negative impact of cost of living crisis on attitudes to dentistry

Newly released data has demonstrated the impact of the cost of living crisis on the UK public’s perception of dentistry and their own oral health. The findings are taken from Wrigley’s Oral Health Index, a survey of more than 6,000 participants over the age of 16 across the UK. Overall, 45% of respondents believed that…

Posted in Posts

Factors in dentists’ choice of implant suppliers

Increasing numbers of dental clinicians seek stronger relationships with implant suppliers that stand the test of time – bredent explains why dentists’ choice of implant supplier is rarely just about the product. Reliable customer service and support, combined with extensive implant knowledge and experience, are the vital ingredients in the recipe for a successful long-term…

Posted in Posts

Mouth cancer cases increase by 12%, new data shows

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action on mouth cancer, stressing that dental access can be the ‘difference between life and death’. The association cited new data which shows that there were 9,860 cases of mouth cancer in the UK in 2020/21. This was an increase of 12% from the previous year.…

Posted in Posts

The role of sedation techniques in special care dentistry

Dr Shilpa Shah has developed a range of sedation techniques to suit the needs of patients whose ability to access dental care is affected by factors such as disability or dental anxiety. Shilpa Shah dedicates her efforts to championing dentistry and ensuring equitable dental access for everyone. Her unwavering commitment elevates others as she develops…

Posted in Posts

Improve implant treatment acceptance with Smile in a Box

Straumann explains how it’s Smile in a Box implant system can improve treatment acceptance through thorough treatment planning and predictable outcomes. The prospect of undergoing dental implant treatment may feel daunting for some people. This sense of fear and uncertainty about the procedure may put some patients off, even though it offers numerous benefits. Because…

Posted in Posts

The untold impact of culture on oral health

Dental hygienist Janet Williams Oshun investigates how oral health is influenced by culture and varying oral practices. In the final year of my studies at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, I conducted research to uncover the impact of ethnic and cultural oral practices with the aim of highlighting the need to incorporate culturally inclusive approaches…

Posted in Posts

Aesthetic crown lengthening made easy

EduDent introduces its masterclass in Birmingham this November – gain the knowledge and skills to confidently perform crown lengthening procedures. The one-day (seven hours’ CPD) event is aimed at clinicians interested in learning more about crown lengthening. Particularly, its application in enhancing cosmetic cases. Short term orthodontics and cosmetic bonding can really change a smile.…

Posted in Posts

Childhood caries – target the acidic causes for a preventive approach

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…

Posted in Posts

Perfect your restorations – book your place on the Magic Makeup course

Paulo Kano’s Magic Makeup course uses colour theory to give dental professionals the knowledge and practical experience to create restorations that perfectly match the remaining dentition. For the first time since 2016, Paulo Kano is coming to teach in the UK. He has chosen to collaborate with Avant Garde Dentistry. His Magic Makeup course will enable clinicians…

Posted in Posts

Celebrating 10 years of direct access

Dr Victoria Sampson, the award-winning London-based dentist, marked 10 years of direct access with a special open day dedicated to preventive health efforts. To mark this amazing achievement, The Health Society near Mayfair opened its doors on Saturday 9 September for members of the consumer press. It offered appointments for the game-changing guided biofilm therapy…


Register for webinar

Stay updated with relevant information about this webinar

Share
Add to calendar