Smile Escapes

Tiny robots used to treat sensitive teeth

Magnetic nanobots – microscopic robots that penetrate deep into the dentinal tubules – have been designed to combat tooth sensitivity. The robots use a new class of bioceramic cement to form durable seals in worn enamel. This reduces tooth sensitivity in one application by limiting access to nerve endings. While desensitising toothpastes have a similar… 

FGM Dental Group presents new dental e-learning campus

FGM Dental Group, a global leader in tooth whitening, has launched the FGM Dental Group Campus, a new online learning platform for dental professionals. The campus will host live and on-demand educational courses led by international experts, starting this month with a webinar dedicated to advanced clinical whitening protocols.  

Not all dentine hypersensitivity solutions are equal

Colgate discusses screening, diagnosing and treating dentine hypersensitivity, plus the best products to address it. Dentine hypersensitivity (DHS): a chronic problem (Davari et al, 2013; Dam et al, 2022). Up to 57% of dental patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity (Berg et al, 2021), so identifying DHS is essential (Canadian Advisory Board, 2023). The steps to… 

Survey exposes systemic failings behind burn-out in dental teams

DUNDEE, Scotland: A landmark UK study has found that stress and burn-out across the dental workforce stem largely from systemic issues, particularly within National Health Service (NHS) dentistry, with some professionals reporting “serious mental health issues, including suicidal ideation”. The authors warn that, without urgent reform, these pressures will continue to damage both staff well-being […]

New 3D-printed denture solution available in the US

ROCK HILL, S.C., US: 3D Systems has announced the US commercial launch of its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution. The denture system utilises multiple materials in a single printing process to deliver a monolithic prosthesis that is durable and highly aesthetic. Being highly scalable, faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods, the solution presents dental laboratories […]