Maple compound used to fight tooth decay
A compound derived from maple trees and naturally occurring in maple syrup was found to prevent caries-causing biofilm from adhering to teeth in a new study. The compound, epicatechin gallate, has been described as ‘a powerful and safe alternative to traditional plaque-fighting agents’. Researchers unexpectedly observed that bacteria formed a biofilm on some plants but…
Invisalign to collaborate with Disney’s Freakier Friday film
Freakier Friday actress and real-life Invisalign user Julia Butters joins the highly anticipated movie sequel and co-promotional campaign. Align Technology Inc, a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures and sells the Invisalign System of clear aligners, today announced a collaboration with Disney’s highly anticipated movie sequel Freakier Friday. The film opens in cinemas on 8 August 2025.…
Review outlines best practices for digital dentures
XI’AN, China: Digital technologies are reshaping the management of edentulism by streamlining the restorative workflow for complete dentures. Compared with conventional methods, digital techniques offer greater precision, reduced treatment time and improved patient comfort. However, the absence of unified clinical standards has led to inconsistencies in case selection, workflows and treatment evaluation. In response, a […]
NHS dental reforms unpacked…with Nigel Jones
Join Nigel Jones live on 14 August at 1pm as he discusses the latest NHS dental reforms and what this might mean for the future of UK dentistry. The landscape of NHS dentistry is shifting once again. In July, the government unveiled a new package of reforms, including the 10-Year Health Plan and a dental…
How are dental therapists paid? Four key models
Cat Edney explores four key remuneration models for how dental therapists can be paid across both NHS and private dentistry. The question of how dental therapists are paid is one that comes up often – and with the expansion of direct access, therapy-led care, and the evolution of the therapist’s role in practice, it’s becoming…
Smoking during pregnancy may affect babies’ dental development
Enamel defects and hypodontia were linked with maternal smoking during pregnancy in a new literature review. The review explored the association of various dental development disorders with smoking during pregnancy. Many of the studies included found that hypodontia, or teeth failing to develop, was more common in babies whose mother had smoked while pregnant. The…
Clarity Conversations with Dr David Waring
Durham, UK Discover Clarity: A Unique Evening of Insight and Networking Our latest exclusive UK event is designed for orthodontists who want to stay ahead in the evolving world of clear aligner therapy and digital treatment design solutions. Over a networking dinner, you can find out more about Clarity Aligners with Clarity Precision Grip Attachments, while […]
What is the average length of an upper jaw 5? (in mm)
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Optimising clear aligner treatment with interproximal reduction
Aligner Dental Academy shares some guidelines for successful interproximal reduction (IPR) for clear aligner patients. Many of us will feel a sense of dread when we open our patient’s treatment plan and realise there is 0.5mm interproximal reduction (IPR) to do on multiple teeth on that first appointment! However, as much as it can be…
Conference programme unveiled for Dentistry Show London 2025
The full conference programme for Dentistry Show London 2025 is now available – find out more and register today! Dentistry Show London (DSL) has officially unveiled its 2025 conference programme, promising two days of cutting-edge content, career-boosting CPD, and hands-on innovation when it returns to Excel London on 3 to 4 October 2025. As one…