Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

Author at Dentistry Online


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The simple solution for appropriate dental indemnity cover

The question that dental professionals, dental professional bodies, indemnity providers, patient groups, and the government, within their respective roles, appear to be trying to answer is: ‘What is appropriate cover?’ The answer seems very simple. Appropriate cover should be defined as a non-discretionary, regulated policy of professional liability which covers the dental professional, within the…

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How 3D printing is revolutionising night guard manufacture

Night guard manufacture can now be carried out through 3D printing – what impact does this have on the workflow? Night guards are dental appliances designed to protect teeth and restorations from damage caused by bruxism, or teeth grinding. They are typically made of hard or soft acrylic and are custom fitted to a patient’s…

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Philips educational webinars launched

A new series of webinars from Philips offers dental practices product and skills information to help boost patient services and revenue. Philips has launched a series of education webinars to help practices and patients maximise Philips technologies both in practice and at home. Each webinar, available by request from dental.sales.support@philips.com, is enhanced General Dental Council…

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Align introduces its first UK professional whitening system

Align has recently launched its first professional whitening system, which can be used alongside Invisalign treatment. Doctors in the UK trained in the Invisalign system now have access to a professional whitening system with the Opalescence PF whitening formula from Ultradent. The Invisalign Professional Whitening System is optimised for use with Invisalign clear aligners and…

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Young Innovations reveals new line of surgical instruments 

The new line of oral surgical instruments from Young Innovations promises new features that will make dentists’ lives easier. Young Innovations is an 85-year-old global organisation with a well-established footprint in Europe.   The company retails products from Micro Brush and American Eagle along with a host of preventive products. But its newest – and perhaps…

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Solving the puzzle of direct or indirect restorations

Deciding whether indirect or direct restorations will be the most effective in posterior teeth can be challenging, but GC has the answer. Direct restorations or indirect restorations? Deciding which is the most clinically effective in posterior teeth is a question clinicians face on a regular basis. Posterior teeth can be restored either way depending on…

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Golden moments: the rewards of providing great customer support

Amy Hansford describes the ‘golden moment’ when a customer recognised her outstanding support, and explains what this meant to her. For Practice Plan regional support manager, Amy Hansford, receiving a message from one of her customers describing her as ‘her rock’ was a truly golden moment. Things had been tough for the customer in question.…

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Why your practice should be offering facial aesthetics

‘The facial aesthetics industry is here to stay’ – but what could offering facial and body services do for your dental practice? In recent years, the facial aesthetics industry has experienced a surge in popularity. More and more people are seeking treatments to improve their appearance. This trend is evident in the UK, where the…

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Building smiles: Invisalign Smile Architect launches online

Align reports back from its Invisalign Smile Architect online launch, which introduced dentists from across Europe to its latest solution. Invisalign Smile Architect is a facially-driven ortho-restorative treatment planning software that allows general dentists to integrate clear aligner therapy into their comprehensive treatment plans. It combines tooth alignment and restorative planning in a single platform. In February, Align welcomed dentists from across Europe…

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Customisable care with ClearCorrect clear aligners

ClearCorrect clear aligners are a high quality and reliable option, but it’s their digital workflow and ongoing support that sets ClearCorrect apart. As part of the Straumann Group, ClearCorrect is committed to being your partner in clinical excellence. Throughout the treatment process, ClearCorrect is able to support clinicians. Creating an intuitive digital workflow allows you…

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Transitioning to private practice: it’s smiles all round

There’s ‘absolutely no reason’ to delay transitioning to private practice, says Nigel Suggett, dentist and practice owner in Seaham, County Durham. In 2010, dentist Nigel Suggett, was motivated to buy his practice in Seaham, County Durham by a desire to have full control over his practice and career. Suggett graduated from Sheffield University in 2006.…

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Cologne steals dental spotlight as IDS 2023 thrills

‘Energy, ambition, creativity and vision’: IDS 2023 ‘carried a sense of excitement’ in Cologne this March 12-18. The 2023 International Dental Show (IDS) lived up to its name as delegates poured in from across the globe. More than 120,000 visitors walked the halls of the Koelnmesse convention centre in Cologne, Germany over the five days…

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Dentology hosts The Singing Dentist in live podcast debut

Dentology hosted its first live podcast in London recently, with the charismatic Dr Milad Shadrooh, aka ‘The Singing Dentist’, taking the chair to give a snapshot into his rise to dental ‘stardom’. During his live Dentology Podcast appearance, Milad described an Iranian tradition of his childhood which involved surrounding an infant with various ‘props’. Each…


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