Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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‘Not a race to the apex’ – live endodontic treatment

Hear more about Tom Brannen’s live root canal treatment using the latest endodontic techniques and technology ahead of the next Dentistry Live session. ‘Endodontic treatment is not a race to the apex… it’s to progressively clean and shape the canal.’ So said Tom Brannen, dentist with a special interest in endodontics, as he joined Dentistry…

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Teeth capable of preserving antibodies for centuries, study finds

A new study has found that teeth could preserve antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to better understand the history of infectious diseases. Researchers from the University of Nottingham discovered that antibodies extracted from 800-year-old medieval human teeth were still functional. These findings were published in iScience this month. The main function of antibodies…

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Mouth cancer: an update for the dental profession

Dentistry Show London will feature a spotlight on mouth cancer from Mouth Cancer Foundation clinical ambassador Tripat Mahajan. More than 8,800 cases of mouth cancer were detected in the UK last year and 3,034 deaths attributed to the disease (Oral Health Foundation, 2022). Oral cancer remains a major health concern that dental professionals and the…

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Atlantis: the ideal foundation for every implant prosthesis

Implant surgeon Hrisith Choksi explains the benefits to clinicians of working with Atlantis when providing implant prostheses. From single tooth replacement to full arch implants, implant dentistry has traditionally come with a range of challenges. However, all this is changing fast. Patient-specific abutments and bars, along with the digitisation of implant prostheses, are simplifying and…

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The Dental Nurse Diary – ‘run the day, or the day runs you’

Dentistry.co.uk hears from Gemma Forsythe about the importance of organisation and note taking for dental nurses and how her new dental nurse diary can help. Please introduce yourself My name is Gemma Forsythe and I am a registered dental nurse from Northern Ireland, working in general practice. I enjoy using Instagram to blog about my…

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Dentistry Awards 2023 – not long left to enter!

There’s still time to submit your entry for the 2023 Dentistry Awards – find out more about the categories and how to enter.  The prestigious Dentistry Awards recognise progress, effort and excellence in dentistry. Shortlisted individuals and teams represent the highest standard of patient care in the UK. Returning for 2023, the award ceremony will…

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Implant solutions tailored to the patient

Bredent discusses the implant education that attendees will benefit from at the Pioneer in Immediate tour, which lands in Rome 22 to 23 September 2023. Bredent Medical o­ffers augmentation-preventing therapies in the field of implant dentistry (SKY implant systems) and antimicrobial photodynamics (HELBO). The company is a pioneer in the field of immediate loading implant…

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‘Humbled and proud’ – winning Best Hygienist

Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses her experience of winning Best Hygienist London at the 2022 Private Dentistry Awards. How does it feel to have won Best Hygienist? I’m humbled and proud to have won a Private Dentistry Award. I was shortlisted with some amazing finalists. I was over the moon to be one of them,…

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Reigniting dental professionals’ passion for dentistry

RYPFD (Reigniting Your Passion for Dentistry) is returning for 2024 –learn more about the resounding success of the 2023 event. The event brought together dental professionals from across the country to be inspired, educated, and rejuvenated. It was led by nine leading educators who have pursued other opportunities available to them. Delegates utilised their skillsets…

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When do dentists need financial advice?

Wesleyan Financial Services shares the key touchpoints in a dentist’s career or personal life where they benefit most from financial advice. Very few professions are more diverse and multi-faceted than dentistry from a financial planning perspective. With mixed private and public sector income streams, challenges around self-employment, practice ownership and excellent potential retirement prospects, dentists…

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GDC reports more registrants and fewer removals in 2023

The GDC has released new data suggesting that the total number of UK registered dental care professionals has increased this year following the annual review period. The regulator announced yesterday that there were 71,769 dental care professionals (DCPs) on the register. The statistic was recorded the morning after removals took place. This is an increase…

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The importance of investing in health and equipment

Lottie Manahan explores the benefits for dental therapists and hygienists when investing in equipment and health. In the ever-evolving field of dental hygiene and therapy, dental hygienists and therapists (DH&Ts) recognise the significance of investing in their own health and equipment. With new technologies at the forefront of patient care, it is crucial to stay…


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