Using AI to build immediate trust with your patients
We speak to Amanda Bassey-Duke who explains how Hello Pearl has illuminated the conversations she has with her patients. An associate dentist at Clyde Munro Dental Group, Dr Bassey-Duke said treatment presentations using traditional x-rays used to feel like performing ‘dark arts’. ‘We’d tell them what we saw, and they just had to trust us,’…
Operative Dentistry course: where repetition meets precision
Tipton Training explains why its Operative Dentistry course delivers a learning experience you simply can’t get anywhere else. Dentistry is a hands-on profession, and true mastery comes from repetition under expert supervision. Each time a dentist repeats a procedure – whether preparing a crown, placing a veneer, or refining a restoration – they strengthen muscle…
Latest NHS dental stats revealed: has provision improved since last year?
The latest NHS dental statistics show that 1.3 million more courses of treatment were delivered in England this year – but this is still 10% down on averages before the pandemic. Published today (28 August), the NHS dental statistics 2024/25 provides details of dental activity and dental workforce data for NHS dental treatment in England.…
Hydrogel reservoir delivers artificial saliva to relieve xerostomia
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., US: Xerostomia is frequently encountered in patients receiving haemodialysis, chemotherapy or radiotherapy and is strongly associated with polypharmacy, a growing concern in ageing populations. Despite a range of available treatments, achieving reliable and long-lasting relief has remained elusive. To address this need, researchers in the US have developed a reusable hydrogel reservoir […]
“Patients currently view AI favourably—as a tool that assists rather than replaces the clinical practitioner”
In June, Dental Tribune International reported on an incisive study that explored the perspectives of dental patients on the ever-increasing role played by artificial intelligence (AI) within the dental clinic. The key takeaway from the research was that, in line with general scientific perspectives, patients overwhelmingly viewed AI as a tool that should complement, but […]
CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal wins research award
ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Kuraray Noritake Dental recently launched CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, a flowable composite with a simplified approach to shade matching. Earlier this year, the product received a prestigious award from US-based DENTAL ADVISOR for its convincing in vitro performance.
Lecture on the digital workflow for full dentures
Zirkonzahn’s lecture tour on full dentures 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…
Ollie & Darsh: creating outstanding patient experiences
We recently caught up with Darsh Patel, the clinical director and co-founder of one of Liverpool’s top private practices, Ollie & Darsh. He shares some insights on why choosing A-dec has played a vital role in its success and how it continues to influence the team’s approach to patient care. Since setting up the practice…
Seeing is believing: using microscopy to visualise gum disease in real time
Brooke Shipp explains how microscopy has revolutionised her clinical practice by allowing patients to visualise gum disease. As dental professionals, we often speak to patients about plaque, biofilm and periodontal disease, but how often do they really understand what that means? Despite our best efforts with diagrams, charts and models, many patients still struggle to…
Pay award confirmed for NHS GDPs in Scotland
The pay element for general dental practitioners (GDPs) and orthodontic fees in Scotland will receive a 4% uplift, it has been confirmed. The Scottish Government accepted the 4% recommendation made by the 53rd Report of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) in May. Speaking at the time, health secretrary Wes Streeting said: ‘These…