Dentistry’s guide to electric toothbrushes
Electric toothbrushes are now more popular than manual toothbrushes. A survey by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities found that most of the UK population now uses electric toothbrushes. Some 59% of respondents said they use an electric toothbrush while 51% use a manual toothbrush (and some use both). Of course, not all powered…
Waiting times for community dentistry are ‘unacceptable’, says expert
NHS England has issued new guidance to ensure that data is collected at national level on waiting times for assessment and treatment in community dental services (CDS) following pressure from the profession. The guidance will ensure that waiting list data collection within the CDS will be improved, with the new arrangements starting in August 2025 for England. According…
The sparking relaunch of Philips Zoom!
Philips Zoom! marked a confident new chapter in professional whitening at its recent relaunch event. A warm summer’s evening set the perfect backdrop for the relaunch of Philips Zoom!, as dental professionals gathered at The Broadcaster in White City, London. With a dress code calling for ‘a touch of sparkle,’ the energy of the evening…
Dental research award goes to Heidelberg Institute of Global Health
HEIDELBERG, Germany: The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research has honoured Prof. Stefan Listl of Heidelberg University with the prestigious IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in the field of social science, epidemiology and health services research. The annual award—one of the highest distinctions in oral health—was presented in recognition of Prof. Listl’s extensive scientific contribution to […]
Smile Architect: The new standard of care for interdisciplinary rehabilitations
Clear aligner therapy has changed orthodontics incredibly in the last 20 years. The number of adult patients has dramatically increased. A survey by the American Association of Orthodontists stated that 4.37% of orthodontic patients in 1960 were adults, compared with 28.31% in 2016—almost seven times higher.1 A survey analysis on the motivation and behaviour of […]
Belmont Eurus: new implant dentistry motor system
Integrate the optional implant dentistry motor system when ordering any Eurus treatment centre and bring improved functionality to your fingertips – via Belmont’s intuitive touch-screen. Optional for the whole range of E-type Eurus units, reduce excess cabling and benefit from having everything in one module. Powered by Eurus Newly built-in optional technology is now offered…
Government to crack down on Botox and filler practitioners
A new local authority licensing system will be introduced for delivering Botox and fillers as part of a package of measures to combat a ‘wild west of dodgy practitioners’. Practitioners delivering low risk cosmetic treatments including Botox, lip fillers and facial dermal filler will now be subject to rigorous safety, training and insurance standards. This…
Finnish study evaluates long-term outcomes of periodontal treatment
HELSINKI, Finland: The prevalence of adult periodontitis continues to pose a major global public health challenge, highlighting the need for evidence on the effectiveness of periodontal treatment. According to the Finnish Health 2011 survey, 74% of adults had gingivitis, 64% had periodontitis and 21% had severe disease. Since these figures showed no improvement compared with […]
Lab excellence elevated: unlocking success with Straumann Un!q
Join Frederick Karman on 14 August at 7pm as he explains how Straumann Un!q can successfully be used to elevate excellence in your lab. Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how the Straumann Un!q platform is redefining lab excellence through innovation, integration, and intelligent outsourcing. Tailored specifically for dental labs, this session will highlight…
Bruxism and the airway: what is the link?
Aoife Stack reviews the evidence to explore the connection between bruxism and airway instability from a dental perspective. According to Lobbezoo and colleagues (2013a), bruxism is a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterised by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible. Bruxism has two distinct circadian manifestations. It can occur…