Smile Escapes

Teens who lose teeth 42% more likely to be bullied

Adolescents who are missing teeth due to decay or trauma are more frequently bullied, new research has found. The study analysed data following the health outcomes of 4,400 children from the ages of eight to 15 years. It found that bullying was more than 40% more common among teenagers who had lost teeth. Professor Ankur… 

European dental roadshow stops in Leipzig

LEIPZIG, Germany: The Planmeca European Roadshow made a stop in Leipzig on 27 August, bringing a range of dental solutions directly to dental teams based in and around the city. Hosted by the German dental distributor Plandent, the event included an exhibition of dental products in the upper sections of Leipzig’s main football stadium, as well […]

General Dental Council publishes assessment on use of AI in dentistry

LONDON, England: The UK’s General Dental Council has emphasised its commitment to understanding and monitoring the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the delivery of oral care. In August, the national dental regulator published a rapid evidence assessment report on how the technology is being used in dental services worldwide, highlighting both the potential […]

Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction

The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental side effects such as tipping and anchorage loss, leading to proclination of the anterior teeth.4, 5 Additionally, the success of treatment is highly dependent on patient compliance, particularly when using intermaxillary elastics. […]

Why nutrition should be part of your pre-surgery advice

Zara Stella explains how optimising nutrition ahead of dental surgery provides a functional approach to better healing. Dental surgery, whether implant placement, extractions or bone grafting, is a physical stressor that requires a sound immune system and tissue repair capacity. Yet, the nutritional status of patients is often overlooked in the lead-up to these procedures,… 

Lecture about the digital workflow for full dentures

Zirkonzahn’s lecture tour will take place in Birmingham, Cardiff and Southampton from 29 September to 1 October 2025. Zirkonzahn (South Tyrol, Italy) will soon begin the fourth part of its 2025 lecture tour, ‘High-tech meets handicraft – optimisation of the digital workflow for the fabrication of full dentures’. This time, it will reach dental technicians…