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Dentale’s 10-day Advanced Implantology course, from a delegates perspective
To book your place visit www.dentaletraining.co.uk or call 0845 0176263 to find out more.
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BTC rebrand goes live!
Dr Harry Singh is delighted to announce the evolution and rebranding of his accredited, facial aesthetics workshops, under the umbrella of the Botulinum Toxin Club (BTC). Dentists, doctors and nurses can expect the same high level of service and expertise as before, whilst the company continues to develop, to help clients further their pursuit of…
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Combat sensitivity with Peak Universal Bond and Mosaic Universal Composite
Optident highlights five reasons for post-operative sensitivity when using adhesives and resin composites, and explains how Peak Universal Bond and Mosaic Universal Composite from Ultradent could help. 1. The dentine is too wet or overdried after etching When the dentine is too wet, this may cause microscopic water blisters and resin globules to occur inside…
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FGDP(UK) announces its next dean
Ian Mills has been elected as the next dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)). Currently vice dean, Ian will be inaugurated as dean on the 15 June and will take over from Dr Mick Horton. Ian qualified as a dentist from Glasgow University in 1987 and spent the early part of his…
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Dedicated human resource consultancy
Dental HR Ltd, one of the few dedicated human resource consultancies in the UK dental industry, officially launches in February, 2018. The company offers a UK, cost effective, friendly, remote service by telephone and email for dentists, dental practices, laboratories and technicians. On-site support is an option if required. Costs are kept down by offering a…
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Don’t miss the ADI Masterclass 2018
The Association of Dental Implantology introduces ADI Masterclass 2018 and finds out what the speakers will be discussing. Supporting a programme of education for professionals, the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) is hosting a masterclass at the IET London: Savoy Place on 10 March 2018. ‘The transition from teeth to implant supported teeth’ will be…
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GDC launches consultation on education and training
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on the way it quality assures education and training. Proposals in the consultation include an assessment of a future professional’s scope of practice, an education provider’s past performance, management of issues and challenges they are facing, and an annual self-assessment. Registrants can respond to the registration by…
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FGDP(UK) updates its guidance on radiography
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has updated its text on radiography in dentistry. The update has come after the implementation of the revised Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17), which took effect on 1 January 2018, and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER17), which came into effect on 6 February 2018. Changes can be…
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Beating bruxism
Dental Sky is now the exclusive distributor of the Flexi Orthotic System (FOS). The FOS offers chairside treatment to reduce and eliminate your patients’ headaches, migraines and other associated head and neck pain caused by the clenching or grinding of teeth (bruxism). The objective of the FOS is to allow muscles in spasm to relax, protect…
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Fruit flavoured teas and drinks can lead to tooth erosion
Tooth erosion can be influenced by how people eat and drink as well as what they eat and drink, research shows. An investigation by King’s College London has found that the chances of developing tooth erosion can be most significantly increased by eating and drinking acidic foods and drinks, particularly between meals. It also found that…
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Data Protection Act could end up costing practices £2,000 every year
Dentists, opticians and pharmacies have joined forces to highlight the costs of the ‘botched’ Data Protection Act. Speaking to the Government, the British Dental Association, the Optical Confederation and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, have said the Data Protection Bill will add significant extra costs to small providers. In a joint letter, the groups have called on Minister…
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Not bidding for orthodontic contract ‘may be better option’, BDA says
The British Dental Association (BDA) has advised practices to carefully consider their financial position before bidding for NHS orthodontic contracts. The warnings come after the BDA started legal proceedings against NHS England for the way it had tendered more than £1/2 billion of dental contracts, accusing it of setting up ‘potentially impossible barriers’ for smaller practices. Despite expressing its concerns,…
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Automatically segment, setup and present orthodontic cases with CS Model+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWcizj1fGk4 CS Model+ software enables clinicians to automatically segment, setup, analyse and present digital models within minutes. The manual process of analysing models and creating treatment setups is valuable, yet time-consuming. By eliminating the most tedious parts of the process, CS Model+ lets doctors analyse every patient’s model with the same dedication and attention to…
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Dental professionals flock to CPD Dentistry UK
CPD Dentistry UK kicked off this morning with hundreds of dental professionals looking to cover their recommended GDC subjects. Philip Lewis started the free-to-attend event with standing room only available in the lecture hall. The one-day seminar promises to offer a ‘substantial volume’ of delegates’ required CPD, including all GDC recommended subjects. ‘It’s a great line…
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Red wine could be good for your oral health
A glass of red wine a day could be good for your oral health, a new study has found. The study, carried out by the Institute of Food Science Research in Madrid, found that chemicals called polyphenols, found in red wine, help to prevent bacteria sticking to gum tissue. Despite the results, experts have warned…
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Simple, integrated, and effective
MIS Implants regional director, Alex Raychuk, opens up over the company’s ethos and plans to streamline implant dentistry in the UK. Can you tell us a little more about MIS Implants? MIS Implants was established in 1995 and since then we have grown to become one of the largest implant manufacturers worldwide, distributing our products…
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Is Dentacoin the next big thing to take over dentistry?
Dentacoin explains why its new cryptocurrency and growing network of users is here to stay. With the boom in popularity of Bitcoin and Ethereum recently, it was little surprise to see the first dedicated cryptocurrency for the dental industry – Dentacoin. The idea behind Dentacoin is that as more people get involved with the currency, members…
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Dentistry’s Top 50: have your say!
Who do you think is the most influential person in the world of dentistry? Vote in the Top 50 now. Dentistry’s Top 50 gives readers of Dentistry and visitors to www.dentistry.co.uk the chance to vote for the people in the dental profession they feel are most influential. This year, we are asking you to pick…
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Cooperate to improve health
A-dec explains how optimising the way you work can help to reduce stress on your body. Four-handed dentistry became popular in the 1970s and encourages effective cooperation between dentist and nurse to improve workflow, ergonomics and efficiency. Unfortunately, it is rarely taught in dental schools nowadays and many dental professionals of the current generation will…