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Bony and soft tissue techniques in aesthetic and implant dentistry
Prep introduces its upcoming course on bony and soft tissue techniques in aesthetic and implant dentistry. For more information visit www.prepdental.co.uk.
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Give patients notice of plans to go private
Dental practices looking to move from NHS to private treatments are being advised to warn patients of their plans. The warnings come after a recent survey that revealed around 60% of UK dentists working under the NHS were planning to go private in the next five years. ‘Patients should be provided with at least six-month’s…
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Get your money to work for you
Harley Street Property helps dentists generate passive incomes from property. For more information visit www.harleystreetproperty.co.uk.
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Finding our seat
The way we sit and the length of time we are seated puts a lot of pressure on our backs, A-dec says. Britons sit for almost nine hours of their day, but for most it is no reflection of a life of leisure; we spend between 65 and 75% of our working day seated, with…
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Premium performance, ultimate comfort
Not only does the A-dec 500 dental chair provide your patients with more comfort than any dental chair available today, it allows you to get close enough to the patient to maintain a healthy posture, reducing pain and discomfort. Learn more by visiting www.a-dec.co.uk.
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The next decade in dentistry – what can the profession expect?
Nigel Jones seeks the industry’s opinion on how the profession may change over the next 10 years and what they would like to see happen. Nigel Jones Nigel is sales and marketing director at Practice Plan. As we begin 2018, it seems timely to look ahead at what may lay in store for the profession over…
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Westminster City Council launches new video to help improve children’s oral health
Westminster City Council is launching a new oral health campaign aimed at children aged one to nine. The campaign includes a new animation, ‘The Tale of Triumph over Terrible Teeth’ (below), aimed at educating young children on the importance of their oral health. The video is now being shown across schools in Westminster and children can…
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Regular text messages could help beat oral cancer
Regular reminders, such as text messages, are an effective way of combating oral cancer, a new study has shown. The study sent regular text reminders to patients encouraging them to check their mouths for signs of oral cancer, with results showing it significantly improved the number of patients self-examining themselves for early warning signs. Those that…
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Asda and Aldi ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s
Asda and Aldi have joined Waitrose by banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years old. Waitrose decided to ban the sale of energy drinks, which are often high in sugar, earlier in the month, despite them being ‘deemed safe’ by the British Soft Drinks Association for children’s consumption. Asda has now…
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Dental practice market grows by 12.3% in 2017
The dental practice market grew by 12.3% through 2017, according to the latest figures from Christie & Co. That is the strongest growth experienced across all the sectors Christie & Co specialises in and continues the upward growth from 2016, where practice sales rose by 14.9%. The trading sectors included in the Christie & Co summary are: Dental: +…
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BACD partners with Snowbird Finance for new member benefits
The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) is delighted to announce a brand new benefit for all its members. The academy recently partnered with Snowbird Finance – a specialist provider of medical finance solutions – to offer all BACD members the opportunity to utilise its state-of-the-art treatment finance platform. Donald Sloss, president of the BACD, commented: ‘We…
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Dental awards, why bother?
If you’ve thought about entering dental awards, but wondered if they’re worth your time, the British Lingual Orthodontic Society’s (BLOS) Lingual Study Club is not to be missed. On Thursday 22 February, Dr Megan Hatfield will be sharing seven years’ experience of entering and judging dental awards in her talk ‘dental awards, why bother?’. Megan swept…
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Bluephase Style review by Dr Adam Nulty
Ivoclar Vivadent’s Bluephase curing light range is one of the best-selling LED polymerisation lights in Europe, used in numerous clinical studies they are also ranked top by independent and renowned test institutes. Keen to highlight the uses and benefits of the Bluephase Style, Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland is now offering the opportunity for a free curing…
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Dental students trained to recognise signs of abuse
Australian dental graduates at James Cook University (JCU) are being trained to recognise signs of domestic abuse. This is the first-of-its-kind program in Australia and was launched after students on placement in rural and remote locations commented they felt ‘out of their depth’ when patients presented with signs of domestic violence. ‘I had a number of…
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Visibly whiter teeth with Young Prophy Paste
Young Dental presents a range of new pastes for professional teeth cleaning. They remove discolouration, achieve significant teeth whitening, and impress with their remarkable efficiency. The pH-neutral pastes are less abrasive than similar products, so have a particularly gentle feel, and are vegan as well as sugar-, lactose- and gluten-free. The ‘mint’ and ‘berry’ varieties…
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Coca-Cola points to sugar tax as the reason behind its price rise
Coca-Cola has put up the price of its bottles of Coke by 20p, whilst reducing the size of the bottle from 1.75l to 1.5l. The 500ml bottle of Coke has also gone up in price by 16p, now costing £1.25. It has pointed to the sugar tax, which is due to come into force in April, as…
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Teamwork makes the dream work
If you’re looking to take your whole dental team out next year, make sure you book your place at the Practice Plan Workshop Tour. Christmas is now well and truly over and it’s time to start planning out your 2018 calendar. When you’re flicking through the 2018 list of dental conferences and deciding which ones…
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What can we do to increase the life expectancy of our patients’ enamel?
With the general UK population living longer, what steps can we take to ensure that enamel health is maintained throughout the lifetime of the tooth? What actions can we take to educate patients and when should we intervene in practice? These questions were at the heart of the Pronamel interactive webinar discussion where a panel…
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Toothbrushing not enough to protect children’s teeth from sugary snacks
Toothbrushing alone cannot protect children’s teeth from the damage caused by sugary food and drink snacks. A study, published in the Journal of Public Health, found that snacking habits amongst under-fives have the most impact on their oral health, whilst relying on toothbrushing is not enough to prevent decay. ‘This research supports messages about snacking being…