Cosmetics and consent: what dental professionals need to know
Biju Krishnan discusses the unique considerations surrounding consent in elective cosmetic treatments. In the realm of dentistry, few topics have evolved more rapidly, or provoked more philosophical eyebrow-raises, than cosmetic treatments. Once the domain of celebrities and beauty queens, cosmetic dental work is now as routine as a six-month hygiene appointment – widely accepted, regularly…
Are your handpieces an investment or just a commodity?
KaVo handpieces are an investment in your future as well as the future of the planet – here’s why… In an economic environment where every penny counts, it’s easy to base all your expenditure on price alone, even the most critical clinical purchases. Handpieces are arguably the dental professional’s most essential tool of the trade. …
Clinical Case: Simple peg-shaped lateral restoration
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. The post Clinical Case: Simple peg-shaped lateral restoration appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Study reveals major gaps in public understanding of dental team and urgent care access
CARDIFF, Wales: A new qualitative study has found that many dental patients in Wales remain unclear about the different roles within National Health Service (NHS) dental teams and how to access urgent dental care and emergency dental services. The findings highlight a pressing need for targeted public education to improve patient confidence, service efficiency and […]
Beyond signatures: mastering consent in cosmetic dental practice
Join Biju Krishnan on 19 August at 7pm as he discusses the importance of mastering consent in cosmetic dentistry. This webinar will provide an overview of the legal, ethical and practical requirements of valid consent in cosmetic dental procedures. Biju Krishnan will explore the unique risks and expectations associated with elective cosmetic treatment. He will…
Dentist struck off for forging patient complaints against colleagues
A dentist has been erased from the GDC register for submitting fake patient complaints as part of fitness to practise referrals against two other dental professionals. The dentist admitted to submitting four documents to the GDC in total, claiming they were complaints against colleagues made by patients. The regulator called this ‘misleading’ and ‘dishonest’ as…
NHS tie-in for new graduates: a fair policy or desperation?
Neel Kothari asks if the proposed NHS tie-in for dentistry graduates is fair and if it will work in practice. Recently the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) set out its NHS 10-Year Health Plan, concluding that the NHS was in ‘critical condition’. Whilst the diagnosis is self-evident, its prescription for change regurgitates many…
MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing
Dental Protection introduces the Thrive at Work project, which will promote mental health and wellbeing in dental professionals worldwide. The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals – is funding a project that will provide tailored interventions to protect dentists’ health…
High praise for clear aligner’s multidisciplinary power
For practice owner and general dental practitioner Sanaa Kader, clear aligner treatment is not just about straightening teeth – but a gateway to life-changing multidisciplinary dentistry. Since adopting ClearCorrect at its UK launch in 2007, Dr Sanaa Kader has integrated it into complex treatment plans, combining it with Straumann implants to achieve remarkable results. Sanaa…
ChatGPT limited in answering complex oral health questions, study finds
AMMAN, Jordan: As artificial intelligence continues to expand its role in healthcare, large language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used to seek health-related information. In dentistry, where patient education is essential and misinformation online is on the rise, it is particularly important to evaluate the reliability of such tools. Given the well-established impact […]