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The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is celebrating 10 years of training the next generation of dentists. When the university opened its doors 10 years ago it became one of the first new dental schools in England for more than 100 years. Over the last 10 years it has trained 224 dentists and treated over…
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We crave the exceptional in all aspects of our lives, so why is your toothpaste any different? Arm & Hammer has expanded its family to bring you another exceptional formula: Arm & Hammer Simply Natural toothpaste. The specialist providers of baking soda for over 160 years, Arm & Hammer toothpaste includes the low abrasive and…
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Osteocom is the dental learning platform An innovative solution chosen by world-class speakers, such as Zucchelli, Simion, Valentini, De Stavola and many more, to share their knowledge. Excellence made easy Learning that fits into your schedule: now it’s possible to learn from the best world-class speakers, watching (and re-watching) full HD video channels from any device without any…
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Just over two thirds (69%) of UK adults brush their teeth twice a day, whilst 2% admit they never brush. That’s according to the results from a Yougov survey, on behalf of Simplyhealth Professionals, which also found a third of adults (37%) never floss, with the main reason being they find it boring (27%). Furthermore, 7%…
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https://vimeo.com/211981180 The Natea+ implant is an implant to be placed in a two-step surgery based on the latest scientific data acquired in implant dentistry to limit any marginal bone loss and optimise the primary anchorage. Its dimensions (straight neck) and its positioning (slightly supra-crestal) can meet the requirement of most clinical cases and facilitate the achievement of…
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The prototype dental contract clinical model works but more needs to be done on the business model, Professor Rooney says. In a document published by the Department of Health and Social Care, Dental Contract Reform – Evaluation of the first year of prototyping 2016-17, the deputy chief dental officer claims progress has been made in the first year…
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A ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 16s has received backing by 93% of British adults. It received even greater support from children, with 98% of British children backing a ban. A voluntary ban has been introduced by some national supermarkets and there are now calls to change the law and ban the…
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Public Health England (PHE) has today published the first assessment of progress on the Government’s sugar reduction programme. As part of the programme, PHE challenged the food industry to cut 20% of sugar from its products by 2020, with a 5% reduction in the first year. The first assessment shows there has been a 2% reduction…
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Working Feedback is delighted to announce that it is delivering its innovative NHS and private practice feedback solution to the Dental Partners network. As a fast-growing network of practices, Dental Partners continues to build its current chain of 27 NHS and private patient practices within the UK. Its network is rapidly expanding with practices located…
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https://vimeo.com/211983943 Used in one or two-stage surgery, the Naturactis Ø3mm implant has a ‘morse taper’ internal connection. Its 3mm diameter makes this implant suitable for restorations of central or lateral incisors. Its cylindrical-conical body and its significant thread depth make it particularly suitable for post-extraction surgery. For more information visit www.etk.dental.
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has called the GDC’s new consultation on fee setting unacceptable. In its consultation Clear and certain: A new framework for fee-setting, the GDC has set out future plans on the way it will calculate and set the annual retention fee (ARF). But the BDA has claimed that plans not to consult…
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Ivoclar Vivadent UK & Ireland are proud sponsors of a brand-new category at this year’s Laboratory Awards, which sees the dental products manufacturer celebrate its most prominent product in ‘Best Use of IPS E.max’. Since the introduction of IPS E.max all-ceramic system over 10 years ago, Ivoclar Vivadent has been at the forefront of the development…
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https://vimeo.com/211984612 Used in one or two-stage surgery, the Naturall+ Ø3 implant has a ‘morse taper’ internal connection; its narrow diameter at the apex makes this implant suitable for restorations of the central or lateral incisors when the roots converge. For more information visit www.etk.dental.
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The National Audit Office (NAO) has called Capita’s primary care support services ‘a long way below an acceptable standard’. It has pointed to NHS England and Capita’s misunderstanding over the risks in outsourcing these services as the main reason that caused widespread failures experienced by primary care practitioners, including dentists. Mismanagement over the National Performers…
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It’s difficult to design a marketing strategy in the healthcare industry. Whether private or publicly funded, there may be restrictions placed on non-urgent expenditures, such as advertising, as well as an onus on handling medical material sensitively. As we know though, marketing is compulsory for all businesses. For example, this year’s Public Health England Change4life…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is looking to ban junk food advertising across all of London’s transport network. The Mayor hopes that a ban will help Londoners make healthier food choices, in a bid to help curb childhood obesity. The ban would include tube stations, bus shelters and overground stations. ‘I am determined to do all I…
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https://vimeo.com/211974154 The Naturactis implant was developed to treat partial or complete tooth loss on mandible or maxilla. It can be used for different clinical cases, especially for post-extractional surgery and the soft bone density area. Implants will be placed on a subcrestal position to allow better planning of the prosthetic restoration, creating better aesthetics and…
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Tooth decay levels in five-year-old children are seeing a steady decline, Public Health England (PHE) claims. The latest figures from the Child Oral Health Survey show 23.3% of five-year-old children in England had decayed, missing or filled teeth in 2017, a drop from 30.9% in 2008. Despite the decline, PHE has pointed to clear inequalities in oral health,…
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https://vimeo.com/211985942 Its conical shape is ideal for post-extraction implant placement or to optimise the anchorage length of implants in the case of closely divergent roots or anatomical barriers. Its dimensions (straight neck) and its positioning (slightly supra-crestal) can meet the requirement of most clinical cases and facilitate the achievement of a durable and aesthetic result…
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