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Dentistry Online podcast with Emma Laing
Orthodontics specialist Emma Laing talks to us about how she’s handling a spike in patient interest. This week’s podcast guest…
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The gummy smile dilemma – an often-untreated condition
Dr Stuart Frost illustrates an innovative treatment for an often-untreated condition. Gummy smile patients have always presented orthodontists with a…
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The straight and narrow – at last some positivity
With lockdown slowly lifting, the days getting longer and patients heading back to dental practices, Emma Laing feels there’s reason…
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Treating vulnerable patients
David Lauder, dentolegal adviser at the DDU, explores the legal and ethical issues associated with treating vulnerable adults. Vulnerable patients…
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An interview with Donna Campbell – looking into the future of orthodontic therapy
Professor Bob Ireland, honorary professionial teaching fellow at the University of Warwick, speaks to chair of the Orthodontic Therapist Society,…
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90 seconds with…Neil Patel
Neil Patel talks to us about his passion for football, in particular his favourite team Manchester United, and why he…
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Gaining informed consent before orthodontic treatment
Priya Sharma explains the importance of gaining patient consent when it comes to orthodontic and dental care. Informed consent is…
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Digital monitoring in the lockdown generation
Join Marcos White discussing digital monitoring in the lockdown generation in a free webinar on Tuesday 16 February. Since returning…
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Recruiting the right staff
The safe recruitment of staff is high on the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) agenda. In this article, Nicki Rowland discusses…
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Case of the week – direct composite bonding post orthodontic treatment
Dr Sanj Sethi, discusses a multi-disciplinary approach to restore the tired appearance of the patient’s teeth and narrow the gaps…
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The new Itero Element Plus Series – the next generation of scanners and imaging systems
Align Technology today announced the availability of its new scanner and imaging systems, the Itero Element Plus Series. This expands…
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Resolving crowding in adult teeth
Gary Dorman leads us through the treatment of severe maxillary and mandibular crowding using In-Line clear aligners. People of all…
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The straight and narrow – reflecting on the latest lockdown
Emma Laing reflects on how this lockdown is impacting her flow of patients into the practice and the effect it…
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Marketing orthodontic treatment through social media
Neil Hillyard looks at how social media can be used to endorse, highlight and promote your practice to potential patients.…
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Improving oral health through tooth alignment – new hygienist training programme launched
Align Technology has announced the launch of a training programme, specifically created for hygienists and therapists to help improve oral…
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Align Technology announces 2021 Virtual UKI Orthodontic Summit
Align Technology is announcing today a Virtual UKI Orthodontic Summit for British and Irish orthodontists and orthodontic therapists on 26…
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Orthodontic therapists – employed versus self employed?
Chair for the Orthodontic Nation Group, Sally Dye gives us the benefits and drawbacks of both options. Employment presents in…
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Speaking to Dwight Damon about the Damon System
We talk to Dwight Damon about orthodontic research and development. Factfile Dwight Damon: Dr Dwight Damon is the inventor of…
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How did COVID-19 impact dentistry in Australia?
Derek Mahony, a specialist orthodontist based in Sydney, Australia, discusses how COVID-19 has shaken up dentistry Down Under. How was…
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