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Patients perform ‘DIY’ tooth extractions as NHS dental demand grows

Residents in Plymouth are consuming alcohol and opiates before attempting at-home extractions, a council meeting heard. A local councillor gave…

Dentistry

Free webinar offering insight into maxillofacial orthopedics and orthodontics

You can learn how to treat primary, mixed and permanent dentition cases – and all for free. If you have…

Dentistry

90 seconds with…Simon Chard

Here we find out more about Simon Chard and why he got into dentistry, despite being told never do what…

Dentistry

Clinician reports on ‘rewarding’ experience with Bridge2aid

Keith McClean reports on his trip to Tanzania as part of Bridge2aid’s work to provide the community with dental care.…

Dentistry

Could dental therapists retrain to become dentists?

Michael Watson questions whether, with further training, dental therapists could fill the gap left by dentists returning to the EU.…

Oral health

The effects of smoking tobacco and endodontic disease

  Meera Patel critically discusses the effects of smoking tobacco on endodontic disease. Introduction Smoking is a major cause of…

Endodontics

Reduce the risk of complaints about orthodontic treatment

Alison Williams explains how you can reduce your risk of receiving successful complaints about orthodontic treatment from an adult patient.…

Orthodontics

GDPs in Scotland may be eligible for more maternity pay

General dental practitioners (GDPs) may qualify for higher maternity payments, following a decision by the Scottish government. Authorities amended the…

Dentistry

Almost half of NHS dentists want to go private

With survey results highlighting how many dentists intend to make the move to private practice, Jayne Gibson considers what you…

NHS to Private

‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment

A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…

Dentistry

Delivering predictability and flexibility with Straumann

Among the many industry-leading brands from the Straumann Group is the Axiom Multi Level implant system, which Anthogyr manufactures. The…

Implant dentistry

Rehabilitation of an atrophic maxilla using 3D implant planning

Andoni Jones discusses the implant treatment of an edentulous patient using 3D implant planning to avoid complex grafting procedures. The…

Aesthetic dentistry

The dental associate survival guide

We present the Matthew Sedgwick guide to surviving the first few years in clinical practice as a dental associate. Whether…

Young Dentist

Ice Casino Review (Slovensko)

IVydajte sa na mrazivé dobrodružstvo do kráľovstva online hier s našou komplexnou recenziou Ice Casino, ktorá je špeciálne prispôsobená pre…

Dentistry

Tips for making a positive impact in your dental practice

Want to wow your patients when they come for appointments? Nick Olive has some tips on making a positive impact.…

Dentistry

Dental practice launches patient’s implant into space

A dental surgery launched a patient’s new smile tens of kilometres into the space. Claire Nathan saw her implant bridge…

Dentistry

Low dental attendance among over 85s sparks push for regular check ups

New NHS figures reveal low dental attendance among older people, provoking calls for regular check ups. Statistics show only 41.3%…

Dentistry

Full-arch restoration completed with greater accuracy and safety

David Burgess describes a new dynamic navigation protocol for edentulous case planning and implant placement. The use of dynamic navigation…

Implant dentistry

Be part of the BDIA community

Daniel Davis reflects on his role as British Dental Industry Association president and what the group can offer the industry…

Dentistry