Long-term success of dental implants ‘relies on gum health’
Gum health is the ‘unsung hero’ of implant dentistry, playing an equally important a role as bone integration in treatment success. This is according to a new study that looked into soft tissue management during second-stage implant procedures. The team – from the West China Hospital of Sichuan University – assessed mainstream surgical techniques, detailing…
Navigating the risks of AI in dentistry
Helen Kaney weighs up the current uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry and some potential drawbacks. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s already reshaping healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. With its ability to simulate human intelligence, AI offers significant opportunities to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning and patient communication. But as…
Addressing the need for universal flowable composites
TOKYO, Japan: In modern dental practice, there is a great need for materials that combine convenient handling and procedural efficiency with aesthetic, durable results. In direct restorative treatments, the resin composite used has a significant impact on procedural quality, and many clinicians therefore opt for a universal paste composite such as CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Universal. Kuraray Noritake […]
Are we hooked up to digital?
Digital has been part of our lives, privately and professionally, for some time now. While we all see its benefits—think of the number of practices that have integrated a digital workflow—it also has some negative aspects that we might not have thought about.
What do recent NHS changes mean for dental professionals?
Nigel Jones discusses NHS changes such as the 10-Year Health Plan and proposed dental contract reform and what they mean for dentistry. In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast series, Nigel Jones, strategy director at Practice Plan, takes a closer look at the latest announcements from NHS England and what they could mean…
The dental leader’s playbook: five top tips
Sarika Shah shares five top tips for dental leaders to implement to start inspiring their teams. Over the last few months, numerous dental practice owners and associates have approached me, essentially wanting to know more about how to consistently inspire their teams to stay motivated. Being a dental practice owner myself as well as a…
My vision as president of the Dental Technologists Association
Joanne Stevenson shares what she hopes to accomplish as the new Dental Technologists Association (DTA) president and how she aims to approach various challenges My name is Joanne Stevenson, and I am the newly elected president of the Dental Technologists Association (DTA). I am a prosthetic dental technician originally from Manchester, currently residing and working…
Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Exeter found that when older people drank a concentrated beetroot shot twice daily for two weeks, their blood pressure decreased. The same effect was not…
How to overcome obstacles in offering interdisciplinary dental care
Delivery of dental care falls into two categories: single provider care (uni-disciplinary) and collaborative care. The structure of a practice—that is, solo practitioner, private multi-practitioner or corporate dentistry model (dental support organisation or orthodontic support organisation)—and a provider’s overall viewpoint on the delivery of dental care influence adoption of one versus the other approach. Multidisciplinary […]
New study explores VR hypnosis for managing dental anxiety in children
STRASBOURG, France: Dental anxiety is a widespread concern in paediatric dentistry, often leading to treatment interruption or even the complete avoidance of dental care. Nitrous oxide–oxygen inhaled sedation (NOIS) remains one of the most commonly used methods to alleviate anxiety and pain in children. However, researchers from France suggest that advances in virtual reality (VR) […]