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From 20 to 22 September 2018, participants from 35 countries came together at the sold-out Henry Schein Orthodontics annual European Carriere Symposium Delegates learned about the latest innovations and clinical solutions in orthodontics, a specialty in which patients are treated at the dental, the skeletal, and the facial levels. The symposium focused on the latest technologies…
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According to a new American study, brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste can lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease The new research reveals that regularly brushing your teeth for enough time can decrease the risk of developing heart problems by as much as three times. The American…
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Six universal principles in complaints handling identified by a working group established in collaboration with the General Dental Council have been made public this month The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) was one of 28 organisations from across the dental sector which developed the principles to provide a template of best practice for handling complaints locally.…
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Orthodontics will be a focal theme of the International Dental Show in Cologne next year Diagnostics, therapy planning, therapy and aftercare – these are the four classic pillars of orthodontics, but the tools and solutions are changing. Above all, digital strategies have sustainably changed this specialised discipline over the last years. The visitors of the International…
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Henry Schein Dental UK and the International College of Dentists’ Global Visionary Fund partner with Grace Academy to advance access to care in Zambia Henry Schein Dental UK has underlined its continuous commitment to oral health by donating health care products to the Grace Academy in Ndola, Zambia, in Spring 2018. Grace Academy is a…
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Dental Protection urges dentists to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December to the GDC to avoid significant disruption to their practice and potential sanctions Throughout the past years, Dental Protection has been contacted by an increasing number of dentists who have failed to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) to the GDC by…
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The World Health Organisation’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week has been supported by three national dental organisations who are urging the dental profession to help keep antibiotics working The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)), the British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) and the Association of Clinical Oral Microbiologists (ACOM) say that while progress has been made in…
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Leaders from across the dental sector join forces to launch universal principles of good complaint handling Twenty-eight organisations from across the dental sector have joined forces to launch a set of universal principles for good complaint handling today. The six core principles provide a simple template for best practice, helping professionals and patients to get the…
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To get your money’s worth, consider more than just the price tag, says A-dec Shopping around and doing your research almost always pays off. Who doesn’t want to get the best value they can for their money? If you are feeling pressure to get the most out of your equipment budget, it can be tempting…
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A new survey by Align Technology indicates that visualisation technology improves patient treatment acceptance Align Technology, creators of the Invisalign system and Itero intraoral scanners, recently released the results of the survey [1] indicating that patients shown a 3D digital simulation of their treatment plan were significantly more likely to agree with their dentist or orthodontist-recommended treatment plan…
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The campaign group Action on Sugar is demanding a ban on freakshakes and all milkshakes sold in high street restaurants and fast food chains with more than 300 calories. It surveyed milkshakes sold in restaurants and fast food shops in the UK and found they contained ‘grotesque levels of sugar and calories’. Freakshakes are milkshakes…
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Dental Protection urges government to protect dentists from the rising cost of clinical negligence Dental Protection is calling on the government to introduce a package of legal reforms that would protect dentists from the spiralling cost of clinical negligence claims. These include: a fixed recoverable cost scheme – to stop lawyers charging disproportionate legal fees…
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The green paper on prevention announced by Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, has been welcomed by Professor Michael Lennon OBE, on behalf of the British Fluoridation Society. Professor Lennon from the School of Clinical Dentistry at University of Sheffield, a former chair of BSF and now its spokesman, delivered recommendations for taking the strategy forward…
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Why not join us for your practice Christmas party? The Dentistry Awards 2018 are held in Leicester on the last Friday in November. This year, we expect around 800 attendees all celebrating with the finest practices in Her Majesty’s monarchy of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The winners will be announced at the glittering black…
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Twenty-nine per cent of health professionals would not recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients who already smoke, according to research presented at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference in Glasgow While e-cigarettes may pose some health risks, evidence suggests they are much less harmful than smoking. Health bodies, including Public Health England and the Royal College of…
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US company Young Innovations, a global supplier of dental products have announced the acquisition of Manchester-based Astek Innovations, Ltd. Astek is a supplier of innovative dental products, including Pro-Matrix, Pro-Tip and inSafe branded products. ‘Astek represents an exciting addition to our growing global portfolio of premium branded products,’ said Dave Sproat, CEO of Young Innovations. ‘Astek’s well-known track…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced that Anna Seymour has won the National Student of the Year Award 2019, which was sponsored by Optident Anna was awarded the BSDHT prize for her outstanding undergraduate project, which has high clinical relevance to the role of modern dental hygienists and dental therapists. Her hard…
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Dr Lindsay Winchester, consultant orthodontist wins Queen Victoria Hospital’s Outstanding Patient Experience Award Nominations from patients (past and present) for the annual Queen Victoria Hospital’s Outstanding Patient Experience Award exceeded all expectations this year. People were asked to nominate staff they felt went the extra mile for them during their treatment or appointments, with Dr Lindsay Winchester, consultant…
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A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease. The UK’s first State of Mouth Cancer Report highlights the sharp rise in the number of mouth cancer cases and finds most British people are unaware of the signs and symptoms associated with the disease. The revealing report…
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