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Why laser dentistry?

Laser technology is the way of the future for dentistry, Reem Hanna says. There has been a revolution in the…

Dentistry

Dr Ken Fischer gives his thoughts on clear aligners

Clearcorrect recently sat down with Dr Fischer at the 2016 AAO Annual Session in Orlando to get his thoughts on the…

Orthodontics

Dentists urged to check out dental suppliers’ credentials

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), the national body representing the dental industry in the UK, is urging dental professionals…

Dentistry

A summer promoting oral health in India

Priya Sohan-Pall encourages other younger dental students to embrace opportunities involving promoting oral health. When applying for dentistry, an elective…

Young Dentist

Evidence for flossing ‘weak’ and ‘unreliable’

The evidence for flossing is ‘weak’, ‘very unreliable’ and carries ‘a moderate to large potential for bias’, new research shows.…

Oral health

Dental contract, described as ‘high priority’, to be introduced in 2018

A Health Minister has insisted the new dental contract is a ‘very high government priority’ – despite the long delay in…

Dentistry

Don’t miss The Dentistry Awards 2016

Following on from last year’s success, The Dentistry Awards are back and bigger than ever before. With over 700 attendees…

Dentistry

Keeping the customer satisfied

Jo Mooney, customer service manager at DPAS Dental Plans, looks at the importance of listening to and acting on customer…

Private Practice

John’s move to Denplan

Principal dentist, John, shares his experience with Denplan. For more information visit www.denplan.co.uk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZndTTw-hSqM&feature=youtu.be

Private Practice

GDC to stop publishing addresses on its register

The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to stop publishing registrants addresses on its online public register. The decision was…

Dentistry

Rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatments

More adults are seeing orthodontic treatment in the UK, according to the latest figures from The British Orthodontic Society (BOS).…

Orthodontics

The new ergonomically-designed handpiece delivering power and choice

Ergonomically-designed with a stylish satin finish, the 430 Torque is the newest member of the Stardental family: delivering power and…

Dentistry

The burs facilitating ridge expansion

The Densah burs by Versah – facilitating ridge expansion, making the procedure quicker and easier. For more information www.versah.co.uk.

Implant dentistry

Has the GDC turned a corner?

The GDC’s decision to stop publishing registrants addresses shows the GDC has turned a corner, Michael Watson says. It’s been a…

Dentistry

Turning onlookers into players

Lina Craven looks at how to change ‘prospective’ patients into ‘real’ patients How confident are you that your practice is…

Ortho Features

Dangers of unsafe, illegal tooth whitening highlighted

One in four people (28%) would rather purchase potentially unsafe home kits over the internet or visit illegal beauticians and…

Aesthetic dentistry

Cordless endodontic motor wins prestigious award

Dentsply Sirona’s X-Smart IQ motor has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Design. The Red Dot jury, composed…

Endodontics

Colourful and creative

Not your conventional dentist, Dr Shiraz Khan has a persona of uniqueness and individuality. Versha Miyanger speaks to one of…

Private Features

Go limited and save on tax

What are the advantages of becoming a limited company? David Anderson explains the facts From little acorns grow large oak…

Private Features