The Diagnostic Drift That’s Destroying Your Value (E.151)
Post Content
Auckland clinic providing free dental care to homeless people
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: High dental treatment and living costs and growing social inequities have pushed routine dental care out of the reach of many New Zealand adults. For the poorest members of society, additional barriers such as homelessness and distrust of healthcare services may prevent life-saving oral care. A new dental clinic in the country’s […]
Supporting those experiencing bereavement in the dental workplace
Bereavement can be a taboo topic but often has a profound effect on those affected – Carly Francis shares her advice for navigating grief and loss in the dental team. In dental practices, where teams often feel more like family than colleagues, the loss of a team member or a loved one can deeply affect…
NHS dental contract: what will it mean for your financial future?
Discover how proposed NHS dental contract may affect your income, career plans and pension – and how to financially prepare for what’s ahead. The NHS dental contract could be changing – now’s the time to consider how your financial plans might need to follow suit. It’s difficult to miss the recent announcements by care minister…
DentalForum UK draws a record crowd and industry leaders
BARCELONA, Spain: In June, more than 300 delegates gathered at the W Barcelona hotel for the largest edition to date of DentalForum UK, the annual networking event for leaders and innovators in the British dental industry. The forum brought together around 60 leading dental support organisations from across the UK and a broad range of suppliers, including providers […]
Poor oral health increases severity of peritonsillar and deep neck space infections, study finds
ORADEA, Romania: Ongoing research continues to illuminate the plethora of ways in which oral and systemic health influence each other. While odontogenic infections are known contributors to deep neck space infections, the specific impact of dental status—such as tooth loss or dental work—on the clinical course of peritonsillar and deep neck space infections is under-explored. […]
Why high-achieving dentists may be more prone to postnatal depression
In an honest account of postnatal depression, Amy Baers discusses the silent struggles faced behind closed doors by many new mothers in dentistry. After days of labour, they finally pass you your baby, and you feel… nothing. Just exhaustion. They tell you that you need to wake every two hours to feed the baby. You’ve…
ChatGPT ‘struggles’ with complex oral health questions
ChatGPT struggles with detailed answers to specialised queries around smoking and oral health, according to a new study. The research team asked 500 frequently searched questions to ChatGPT around keywords such as ‘smoking and dentistry’ and ‘smoking and dental health’. These were categorised into five subjects: periodontal conditions, teeth and health, oral hygiene and breath,…
Digital imaging: managing patient expectations in cosmetic dentistry
With more than 17 years of experience using imaging software in cosmetic dentistry, Manrina Rhode shares her insights on how digital visualisation tools have transformed patient consultations and treatment planning. From her early days using Photoshop in 2008 to exploring AI-powered diagnostics, Dr Manrina Rhode demonstrates how proper imaging techniques can prevent misunderstandings and enhance patient satisfaction.…
Aligning the future: Growth and strategic shifts in aligner markets
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Aligners have become a popular treatment modality for malocclusion in adults, owing to their convenience and aesthetic appeal. According to iData Research’s dedicated orthodontic market research, in 2024, most orthodontic patients aged 18 years and older were treated using aligners, whereas only a small proportion of children and teenagers opted for […]