Smile Escapes

The digital marketing effect in dentistry

SmileVision shares its tips for getting the best results from device responsive digital marketing in your practice. Increasing your practice profits, streamlining workloads and improving patient excellence – how can we achieve this? One quick, cost effective and simple to implement solution is to communicate with your patients about oral health advice, the treatments you… 

Embracing a digital workflow to future-proof your practice

Peter Bailey discusses the importance of embracing a digital workflow and how to lean into innovation to future-proof your practice, improve the patient experience and streamline efficiencies. With such a huge lens being placed on AI and the future of how we work as a society, it’s natural for there to be some concern and… 

What to watch out for when buying a dental practice

Pat Langley reveals her top 10 questions that potential purchasers should consider before buying a dental practice. ‘Buying a practice is stressful, scary, time-consuming, and exhausting, but thankfully has nothing to do with compliance,’ said only someone who has never bought a practice! Buying a practice is all of those things and is very much… 

Technology in dentistry: ‘You have to move with the times’

Cutting-edge technology is transforming the patient experience – Dental Sky explains why it is important to keep up to date. As awareness of light therapy’s healing benefits grows, lasers are rapidly gaining traction in dentistry. Many patients are now seeking a minimally invasive alternative to more traditional methods, keen to experience accelerated healing and quicker… 

HASS Bio debuts Amber Mill Design Center for prosthetic design

GANGNEUNG, South Korea: HASS Bio, a leading innovator in dental materials and digital solutions, has announced the launch of the Amber Mill Design Center (AMDC), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform supporting the digital transformation of dental practices and laboratories worldwide. Headquartered in South Korea, HASS Bio is recognised for its pioneering Amber Mill lithium disilicate […]

Leaving the NHS: how to go private in five steps

Thinking about leaving the NHS? Practice Plan explains how to make the move to private dentistry in five stages. Deciding to leave the NHS and transition to private dentistry is a significant step – one that can feel both exciting and daunting. If you’re an NHS dentist contemplating this change, you’re not alone. Many dentists… 

How much do genes influence caries development?

Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly, researchers identified two genes that impact the formation of dentin and enamel. Variations in the ENAM and MMP genes may play a role in the progression of caries by making the tooth more susceptible to… 

The case for integrated patient wellness in dental practices

Dietitian Sophie Medlin on why dental clinics should take a joined-up approach to patient wellness. The connection between oral health and overall wellbeing is gaining widespread recognition. Today’s health-conscious patients are increasingly drawn to dental practices that go beyond traditional care, with teams that understand the mouth as a vital gateway to overall health. They…