Smile Escapes

Why dental practice ownership is safer than you think

Bobby Bhandal busts some common myths about the level of risk associated with practice ownership and explains why it’s safer than you’ve been led to believe. Quick quiz – rank them in order of what’s riskier: bungee jumping, getting struck by lightning or using your bathroom this morning. Perhaps surprisingly, there’s a one in 10,000… 

Revolutionary: TRIOS intraoral scanner redefined

Discover how the TRIOS 6 intraoral scanner and TRIOS Dx Plus software are elevating the patient experience with a testimonial from dentist Dr Naren Rajan. A new era in digital dentistry has begun: TRIOS 6 working together with TRIOS Dx Plus brings an outstanding revolution of hardware and software to redefine your patients’ experience with… 

Mediterranean diet linked to improved gum health

People in the UK whose food intake fit into the Mediterranean diet were found to have better gum health in a new study, with reduced gum disease and inflammation. Those who were not following the Mediterranean diet tended to have more severe gum disease, particularly if they consumed red meat frequently. Researchers observed higher levels… 

Reigniting your passion as a dental therapist

With long days, tricky working relationships and high pressure, it can be hard to maintain your passion for dental therapy – Cat Edney explains how you can find it again. Training to be a dental therapist has become harder in recent years. With fierce competition for university places, entry requirements and application standards are constantly… 

Dental training facilities expanded at University of Lancashire

Newly-expanded clinical dental teaching facilities will be used to train BDS students and overseas dentists looking to qualify in the UK. A new unit has been added to the University of Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, increasing the number of clinical teaching bays to 24. As well as additional dental chairs for training in… 

A revolution in managing enamel caries with guided regeneration

Join Nik Sethi on 22 September at 7pm as he explains the benefits of guided enamel regeneration for managing early caries. This webinar will introduce a novel technology for managing enamel caries to help reduce the need for restorative treatment. It will review the progress of caries, diagnosis and the tools used to help identify… 

SprintRay acquires EnvisionTEC dental product portfolio

LOS ANGELES, US: SprintRay, the global leader in dental 3D printing, has announced the acquisition of the EnvisionTEC/ETEC (formerly part of Desktop Health) portfolio of dental products, including patents, trademarks, inventory and other intellectual property related to its dental materials and 3D-printing technologies. This strategic move underscores SprintRay’s unwavering focus on dentistry and reinforces its […]

Bridging the big pension gap: how dentists can safeguard their retirement

Discover how dentists can protect their retirement income and maintain lifestyle goals. Learn why early planning and tailored pension strategies are essential for bridging gaps in NHS pension provision. Retirement may seem like a distant chapter for most dentists, but for many, the reality may be closer and less secure than it appears. Despite years…