Three in 10 adults have never tried to get an NHS dental appointment
The amount of UK adults who have never tried to see an NHS dentist has increased by 3% in the past year – now reaching 29%, according to a new survey. A further 19.8% had not tried to get an NHS appointment in more than two years. Of those who hadn’t tried in more than…
Monthly exocad credits now available for AI-enabled services
DARMSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has announced that users of its DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina now have exocad credits included with their licences. These credits can be used to access exocad’s services that employ artificial intelligence (AI). A set number of credits is provided with qualifying licences each […]
Rethinking dental education with AI
LEIPZIG, Germany: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare across disciplines, and dentistry is no exception. While its clinical applications are still being refined, the integration of AI into dental education is fast becoming a priority. A recent wave of studies published in established journals have shed light on the role AI is already playing in […]
How one dentist is elevating patient outcomes with First Fit veneers
Hassan Adnan discusses his experience with First Fit veneers and the training he undertook to expand his treatment offering. In the ever-evolving field of cosmetic dentistry, it’s often the stories from clinicians on the ground that best illustrate the power of new techniques and workflows. We recently sat down with Dr Hassan, based at 518…
Why the 10-Year Health Plan risks driving a crisis in dentistry
Dental student Amirali Ziaebrahimi explains why the government’s proposed healthcare changes risk deepening the crisis in dentistry. The government’s recently announced NHS 10-Year Health Plan includes ambitious goals for dentistry: expanding neighbourhood health services, extending opening hours to 12-hour days, six days a week, and proposing mandatory NHS service commitments for newly qualified dentists. At…
Future trends in dental consent practices
Biju Krishnan discusses how technology is changing the patient experience in dentistry. If you’ve ever tried to explain root canal therapy to a patient who’s just Googled ‘do dentists cause pain on purpose?’ – then you’ll appreciate how vital informed consent is in dentistry. It’s not just a legal box to tick; it’s a cornerstone…
Discover Clarity™ Portal’s latest updates
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What is the name of the patron saint of dentists?
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New AI platform radically improves detection of early childhood caries
HONG KONG: According to the Global Burden of Disease study, early childhood caries affects approximately 530 million children around the world, making it one of the most prevalent chronic childhood diseases globally. In an attempt to mitigate this public health concern, a collaborative research team from various institutions in China has developed a revolutionary artificial intelligence […]
Modernising a family-owned dental practice
Jeet Parekh explains how he built on family-owned Kai Dental’s legacy to create an award-winning multidisciplinary practice that exemplifies modern dentistry while honouring his father. Taking over a thriving private dental practice requires strategic thinking and the ability to blend time-tested methods with innovative ideas to create an inspiring new brand. However, when the business…