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A tricky patient case to diagnose

James Aquilina presents a case of a patient presenting with acute exacerbation of a chronic apical periodontitis or an acute…

Endodontics

Meet the rep – Sophia Pow

Sophia Pow talks about her role at Southern Cross Dental and how she got into the dental industry. What exactly…

Dentistry

Secondhand smoke increases risk of oral cancer by more than 50%

People who are exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer. This is…

Oral health

Building ‘We Are Medics’ for dental undergraduates

We Are Medics is a growing social media profile that provides more details about getting into dentistry and support through…

Young Dentist

The impact of social media on cosmetic dentistry

With a growing demand for a ‘celebrity smile’, Jenita Radhakissoon explores the responsibility of clinicians to educate their patients. In…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Leading through a crisis – tip 3 – pace your team

Nicki Rowland discusses why leaders need to energise and pace their teams through passion, emotion and the strengthening of human…

Private Practice

Buying an orthodontic practice with another orthodontist

Priya Kotecha explains the finer details of purchasing a practice together. Buying an orthodontic practice is stressful at the best…

Orthodontics

Toothpaste tablet sales set to rise over next 10 years

Toothpaste tablet sales are predicted to grow at a rate of more than 6.1% between 2021 and 2031. This is…

Oral health

Operation Smile – the role of dentistry in helping children with cleft conditions around the world

In this interview Maria Moore from Operation Smile discusses the unique role dentistry plays in helping people with cleft conditions.…

Oral health

Conversations on implants

Alif Moosajee will discuss communicating implant treatments to patients in this free webinar on 29 April at 19:00. In this…

Implant dentistry

Earth Day – creating a more sustainable way to practise dentistry

On Earth Day, Laura Durrant discusses the sustainability of dentistry and how we could all make changes to become more…

Dentistry

Dental Design Lab introduces its new laser welder

James Ronald RDT, MD, opens up about his laser quest.  Company: The Lab Dental Design Studio Name: James Ronald Position:…

Laboratory

‘Absolutely shocking’ – patients travel more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry

Patients report travelling more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry, sparking fears that the profession is being plunged into…

Dentistry

Mental health in crisis – what support is there for dentists?

Join a panel of leading speakers as they discuss mental health and financial strength tomorrow at 19:00. Nathan Wallis –…

Dentistry

Prosthodontips – unstuck: composites

This month Josh Sharpling and Zohaib Ali discuss the difficulties over choosing the correct composite material for your restorations. Composites…

Aesthetic dentistry

BOS speaks out about to direct to consumer aligner boom

We speak to Anjli Patel, director of external relations at the British Orthodontic Society, about the recent boom in direct…

Orthodontics

High levels of dental plaque increase risk of severe COVID-19 infection

Individuals suffering from gum disease are at increased risk of COVID-19 reaching the lungs. This is according to new research…

Oral health

Research update: digital workflows

Implant Dentistry Today presents the latest abstracts published on the burgeoning complexities of digital implant workflows. Papaspyridakos P, Vazouras K,…

Implant dentistry

Majority of UK dental nurses earn less than £20k per year

Almost 65% of dental nurses are paid between £10,000 and £20,000 a year, a new survey has revealed. According to…

Dental Nursing