Physical marketing builds trust with community for Treeline Dental Care
Treeline Dental Care shares the details of its approach to physical marketing – from posters and adverts to community engagement. When the rest of the world is going online, taking what can be perceived as a more traditional advertising route might seem unusual. But Treeline’s approach to physical marketing is helping to build awareness and…
Alarming oral health crisis among youth in secure residential care
JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: When young people are placed in care, child welfare services, healthcare authorities and institutional care providers assume responsibility for their oral health—yet research shows that they are at a significantly higher risk of poor oral health. Because there is limited clinical data on those in secure residential care, a study at Jönköping University […]
Dental hygienists, therapists and nurses: are you properly protected?
Join Kevin Culliney on 6 August at 7pm as he discusses insurance protection for dental therapists, hygienists and nurses. This webinar will introduce Densura’s new insurance offering for dental hygienists, therapists and nurses. It will also highlight its benefits, simplicity and competitive pricing. Learning objectives The speakers Kevin Culliney heads healthcare at one of the…
Fixing the dental technology workforce crisis
David Smith discusses the urgent dental technician shortage and how to rebuild a skilled, future-ready workforce. I recently delivered a presentation on the innovative work being done at Yeovil College to help solve the workforce crisis. My lecture began by drawing attention to the alarming data on the registration of dentists and dental care professionals…
Dental Education Summit 2025 returns for its second edition in Helsinki with record attendance
HELSINKI, Finland: From 30 June to 4 July, representatives from over 40 dental schools gathered in Helsinki for the 2025 Dental Education Summit to explore the future of dental education. Returning for its second edition, the two-part event brought together more than 100 participants. Organised by Planmeca Group companies, including Planmeca, KaVo Dental, HeySmile and LM-Dental, in collaboration with […]
Cannabis addiction triples risk of mouth cancer
Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) were found to be more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years in a new study. Previous research suggests that as many as three in 10 cannabis users will develop CUD, a formally-diagnosed cannabis addiction. Researchers from the University of California San Diego School…
From chairside to cyberspace: Surviving disasters—why dentists need more than traditional backup—Part 3
In Part 2 of this series, we talked about common cyber threats affecting dental practices. Imagine coming into the office on Monday morning, only to find all of your patient records locked, your schedule inaccessible and your imaging systems frozen. This is ransomware, the most common type of cyber-attack being used against organisations of all […]
Osstem Implant issues prosthetic guidelines to improve dental implant success
SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant, one of the world’s leading dental implant manufacturers, has published a new consensus statement outlining prosthetic recommendations to reduce implant fracture risk and help prevent peri-implantitis. Developed from a prosthodontic perspective, the guidelines aim to enhance long-term implant stability and patient satisfaction.
What to expect at the British Orthodontic Conference 2025
The British Orthodontic Conference has long been known for its speaker line-up – find out what this year’s event will offer. Boasting a line up of international and UK experts, the three-day event will offer clinical excellence, evidence-based lectures and real insights into contemporary orthodontic challenges. This year, the BOC trade and exhibition experience will…
Branding, marketing and PR to grow your GBT practice
Join Anna Middleton on Wednesday 7 August as she discusses branding, marketing and PR to grow your guided biofilm therapy (GBT) practice. This webinar will educate guided biofilm therapy (GBT) clinicians on how to effectively position and grow their personal brand and clinic. Anna Middleton will share real-world strategies on patient engagement through branding, marketing…