Unlocking access to preventive oral care in Ireland
Donna Paton explores the role of dental hygienists in improving oral health across Ireland and how this is changing. Historically, dental hygienists in Ireland have operated under indirect-access models, requiring patient referrals from dentists. The IDHA has been holding discussions with the Department of Health and other stakeholders about improving access and efficiency in preventive…
Next-level minimal intervention dentistry: regenerative technology for caries
Join Nikhil Sethi on 22 April at 7pm as he discusses regenerative technology for caries and its use in next-level minimal intervention dentistry. Supercharge your practice growth while delivering a step-change in patient care through Curodont Repair, a minimally invasive (MI) regenerative treatment designed to arrest and repair early caries lesions. This webinar will explore…
Elite athletes face hidden oral health crisis
LONDON, England: Elite athletes may represent peak physical performance, but growing evidence suggests that their oral health is often far from optimal—raising concerns for both performance and long-term well-being. Drawing together the latest evidence, a recent narrative review has examined why elite athletes may represent a distinctive preventive challenge for dentistry and why oral health […]
“KRAKDENT has become a key meeting point for the dental industry”
As one of the leading dental exhibitions in central and eastern Europe, KRAKDENT has grown significantly over the past three decades. Organised by Targi w Krakowie, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the event reflects broader developments in the regional dental market. In this interview, CEO Ewa Woch discusses key milestones, the role […]
Singapore DSO eyes China expansion
SINGAPORE: In March, Aoxin Q & M Dental Group announced a memorandum of understanding for the proposed acquisition of an undisclosed dental chain in central China. The majority-owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Q & M Dental Group has operated primarily in northern China, and the potential deal could signal new momentum in the country’s developing dental […]
From competence to mastery: preparing for advanced implant practice
Brighton and Sussex Medical School explains how Modules 5 and 6 of its Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery prepare clinicians for advanced implant practice. By the time delegates reach Modules 5 and 6 of the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), they have already developed…
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Funding increase for Northern Irish dentistry deemed ‘insufficient’
While dental experts have acknowledged the ‘significant efforts’ of the health minister in securing a funding increase, they also stressed that ‘this cannot be the end of the road’. The health minister has confirmed an increased support fund from £1.6 million to £2 million for dental practitioners who continue to provide health service dental care…
The emotional burden of the hygiene appointment
Simone Ruzario explores why supporting dental hygienists’ and dental therapists’ wellbeing through the emotional toll of appointments is essential for the future of prevention-led dentistry. At first glance, a dental hygiene or dental therapy appointment can appear routine. A patient arrives, clinical assessments are completed, preventive advice is shared and treatment delivered before the next…
Tooth whitening: preparing dentally unfit patients for cosmetic success
Join Ben Atkins on 21 April at 7pm as he discusses how to prepare dentally unfit patients for cosmetic success in tooth whitening. The webinar will provide a practical, patient-centred framework for safely managing whitening enquiries in patients who are initially dentally unfit It will demonstrate how a structured assessment, oral hygiene optimisation, and realistic…