Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Exeter found that when older people drank a concentrated beetroot shot twice daily for two weeks, their blood pressure decreased. The same effect was not…
How to overcome obstacles in offering interdisciplinary dental care
Delivery of dental care falls into two categories: single provider care (uni-disciplinary) and collaborative care. The structure of a practice—that is, solo practitioner, private multi-practitioner or corporate dentistry model (dental support organisation or orthodontic support organisation)—and a provider’s overall viewpoint on the delivery of dental care influence adoption of one versus the other approach. Multidisciplinary […]
New study explores VR hypnosis for managing dental anxiety in children
STRASBOURG, France: Dental anxiety is a widespread concern in paediatric dentistry, often leading to treatment interruption or even the complete avoidance of dental care. Nitrous oxide–oxygen inhaled sedation (NOIS) remains one of the most commonly used methods to alleviate anxiety and pain in children. However, researchers from France suggest that advances in virtual reality (VR) […]
How holistic wellness is redefining success in dentistry
Championing a vision of holistic dentistry that goes beyond fixing teeth, James Goolnik explains how his commitment to challenging norms has helped his career thrive. James Goolnik is at an age when many of his peers might be considering stepping back from their clinical practice, or at least streamlining their businesses for a more straightforward…
Regenerate, don’t restore: Victoria Sampson on early caries treatment with peptides
Victoria Sampson explores the benefits of guided enamel regeneration, a non-invasive peptide treatment for early caries. Many people are familiar with professional remineralising agents, such as fluoride varnish, but far fewer have heard of self-assembling peptides. What makes CURODONT REPAIR a game-changer for early caries? CURODONT REPAIR is definitely a game-changer in dentistry. For decades,…
Stepping away from the chair: finding direction in your dental career
What happens when 22 dental professionals get out of the clinic to consider the direction they want their career to take? Poppy Dunton shares her experience. On 28 June, 22 dental therapists and hygienists walked into a room that wasn’t set up like a classroom – it was designed to feel like a reset. This…
What can be done to prevent acidity from damaging the teeth?
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How to optimise performance in the dental team
Barry Oulton explores the four stages of team development and how to accelerate them to improve the performance of your staff and practice. Every dental practice relies on a cohesive team to deliver exceptional care, but building and maintaining that cohesion isn’t always straightforward. Teams often go through predictable stages of development, including the ‘storming’…
Pärla wins TV advertising support with Sky Media
Sustainable oral care brand Pärla has secured £200,000 worth of advertising with Sky Media as part of its 2025 Sky Zero Footprint Fund. It was one of six brands to walk away with a share of the fund, which is now in its fourth year. With a mission to tackle the climate crisis using the…
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