The SEAL concept
In recent years, manufacturers have developed increasingly advanced composite materials, offering improvements in aesthetics, handling and mechanical properties. However, none of these innovations have truly eliminated the challenge of polymerisation shrinkage. This stress, caused by volumetric shrinkage during polymerisation, generates internal stress within the restoration, which can weaken adhesive bond strength, cause marginal gaps and […]
What is the secret to great leadership in dentistry?
Rana Al-Falaki explains how building happiness into your day to create fun and fulfilment can transform performance in any dental practice. What if the secret to becoming more productive, respected and energised wasn’t about working harder… but smiling more? And what if you could be trained to smile more and feel happier? In a profession…
The Connection Between Gum Health and Heart Health
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Elevating composite artistry at DENTAESTHIQUE 2025
Tokuyama Dental introduces DENTAESTHIQUE 2025, a two-day congress focused on composite artistry in aesthetic dentistry. This October offers a rare chance to learn directly from world-class educators like Dr Newton Fahl Jr (Brazil) – one of the most respected names in aesthetic dentistry. TOKUYAMA DENTAL is proud to launch DENTAESTHIQUE, a new international education series…
NHS to private in six weeks: Manish shares his journey
In this episode of the Business of Dentistry podcast, Les Jones sits down with Manish Chitnis to talk about one of the biggest decisions a dentist can make – converting from NHS to private dentistry. Manish Chitnis is a practice owner with more than 15 years’ experience and five practices across Hampshire and Dorset. In…
Clinical Case: Restoring function with 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. The post Clinical Case: Restoring function with 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Clinical Case: Total-etch adhesive bonding of two glass ceramic veneers
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative. The post Clinical Case: Total-etch adhesive bonding of two glass ceramic veneers appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Five reasons why you should warm your composite
From the first procedure to the last, dental composites can be a challenge. See how heat could make your restorations… The post Five reasons why you should warm your composite appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
From squat to group: how to scale up in practice ownership
Kunal Thakker explains how you can apply the success of a single-practice squat to scale up your dental business into multiple sites. Today, we’re going to be talking all about scaling up from zero and building scale into your business. I started Tooth Club with just one practice, but I always had the vision that…
Dental training sharpens perception of facial beauty
Clinical dental training increases students’ ability to critically analyse smile and facial beauty, according to a new study. Dental students at various stages of training were presented with photos of a female model to rank from least to most aesthetically pleasing. The original photos of the model’s face and smile were digitally manipulated to alter…