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Renowned international speaker, bestselling author and dental technician, Oliver Brix, will be returning to the UK for two exclusive dates on case-planning for all ceramic restorations. This intensive seminar aims to increase awareness of communication between the practice and laboratory, and attendees will acquire knowledge of the all ceramic materials, digital processes and aesthetic layering.…
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3shape’s new version of Dental System 2019 provides labs with significantly improved solutions for dentures, splints and clear aligners, as well as predictable workflows for a complete range of restorative indications from veneers to implants. Dental System 2019 has also added several new features including it now being up to 10 times faster when starting…
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Public Health England is publishing new guidance on the oral care and treatment for people with learning disabilities. Oral care and people with learning disabilities is aimed at family carers and paid supporters. It also aims to help dental teams provide services that are more accessible to people with learning disabilities. ‘Good oral health is an…
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A bunch of frogs in a pot of boiling water trying to negotiate how fast the temperature is being turned up. That’s the analogy Simon Thackeray, a dental practice owner, used to describe dentists working in the NHS. It came up during a discussion with a panel of peers, including Eddie Crouch, Joe Hendron, David…
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3shape announces the release of an entry-level version of its award-winning 3shape Trios intraoral scanner: Trios 3 Basic. Trios 3 Basic features the same core scanning technology as in all Trios models. The intraoral scanner now makes the market’s best scanning technology available for customers who previously may not have had the budget to go…
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The BDA is urging Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, to tackle oral health inequalities amongst children in the capital. An inquiry heard evidence from practising dentists in London, which showed: 97% of dentists believe Mayor Khan should introduce supervised tooth-brushing into nurseries and early years settings across Greater London 98% believe the Mayor should run…
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Designed for a lab’s ultimate productivity, 3shape introduces the E4 – its fastest lab scanner ever! In the words of 3shape co-founder, Nikolaj Deichmann: ‘3shape makes very fast scanners. The E4 now takes the industry and scanning speed to a whole new level. It’s not only double as fast as previous models, it’s twice as…
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Paul Adams (Dental Directory managing director) talks to Edmund Proffitt (head of the BDIA) about the impact of Brexit on dentistry. For more information visit dental-directory.co.uk/news.
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental charges set to rise above inflation after 5% hike The government is proposing to increase dental charges by 5%, which will mean a routine check-up costs £22.70. Net government expenditure in England on dental services has dropped by £550…
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Presenting the 2019 Irish Dentistry Award winners in all their glory. It might have been raining outside Dublin’s Mansion House on Friday 1 March, but nothing could dampen spirits inside the glorious Irish Dentistry Awards venue! It’s hard to believe that the awards are in their eighth year, and with every year that passes, it…
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Implants, veneers, crowns and dentures made up the most common enquiries to the Dental Helpline, according to the Oral Health Foundation. In the last 12 months one in seven questions to the helpline have been about these four topics. Enquiries about implants and veneers have jumped by 33% over the last 10 years. ‘There is little…
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Delta Dental Academy gives you its dates to put in your training calendar for this year. Delta Dental Academy is a dental training provider, with an experienced and reputable background in the dental industry. Headed by two highly respected and very experienced clinicians; Dr Alfonso Rao, a leading implant surgeon, and Dr Massimo Giovarruscio, a specialist…
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Every A-dec dental delivery system is designed with the same specialised attention to efficiency and reliability. From various integration capabilities to choice of mounting locations, we have a complete line of dental delivery solutions to fit your individual needs and budget. Learn more: bit.ly/2vENOOa.
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Ian Mills lifts the lid on responsible prescribing. At this time of year, we are all aware of the spread of infections as we are surrounded by patients, colleagues and family with runny noses or chesty coughs. This is inconvenient to say the least, but can also cause havoc in a small practice when key…
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The government is proposing to increase dental charges by 5%, which will mean a routine check-up costs £22.70. Net government expenditure in England on dental services has dropped by £550 million in real terms since 2010. Over the same period, charges have increased by more than 30%. ‘Dental charges remain an important contribution to the overall cost…
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Mydentist is launching a trial of Brushlink, the award-winning innovative device that makes any toothbrush ‘smart’. It hopes the device, which links to an app that coaches users on brushing habits, will help improve patients’ toothbrushing. ‘Good oral hygiene starts with a consistent brushing technique of every tooth,’ Dr Nyree Whitley, group clinical director for Mydentist, said. ‘Yet…
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Ivoclar Vivadent has launched a new app for patient consultations, Ivosmile has been designed to provide patients with a live smile-makeover visual. Using AI (augmented reality) software, dental professionals will be able to show their patients how they could look with aesthetic dental treatment, during their very first appointment. The Ivosmile app will allow patients…
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Frustrated with fiddly retainer bonding procedures? Dreaming of a ready-to-fit retainer with minimal hassle? Look no further. Here are seven reasons why the Maintain Retainer is singlehandedly tackling the most common orthodontic retention challenges faced by GDPs and orthodontists. 1. Dual support Maintain offers a dual retention approach in the form of a fixed lingual…
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Colgate introduces its new Colgate Total, which helps protect 100% of mouth surfaces. Ordinary fluoride toothpastes# limit outcomes by providing fluoride protection to 20% of mouth surfaces (teeth). Ordinary fluoride toothpastes# do not fight bacteria. Immediately after brushing, bacteria quickly repopulate on 100% of mouth surfaces: Hard tissue (20%) – teeth Soft tissue (80%) –…
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