Bias in dentistry and how it shapes the way dental professionals care for patients
Bias is an intrinsic aspect of human cognition, and healthcare professionals—including those in dentistry—are not immune to its influence. Understanding the nature and impact of bias is essential for dental practitioners committed to delivering equitable, evidence-based care.
NHS contract consultation in Wales – can the proposal work in practice?
As dentists in Wales are asked for their views on a new NHS dental contract, Nigel Jones speaks to BDA Wales’ Lauren Harrhy to get her views. Nigel Jones (NJ): As someone who was on the negotiation team in the tripartite negotiations with the Welsh Government and the NHS in Wales to try to develop…
Clinical Case: Composites made easy
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative. The post Clinical Case: Composites made easy appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Which component of non-precious metal alloys increases the elongation value?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry The post Which component of non-precious metal alloys increases the elongation value? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
CQC uncovered: what inspectors really look for
Join Bilkis Hussain on Wednesday 2 July as she discusses what CQC inspectors really look for. In this webinar, Bilkis will explore the core components of the CQC inspection process and key areas of focus for dental practices. She will discuss the most common pitfalls that result in non-compliance and how to avoid them, and…
Transforming patients into lifetime members
Join Ashley Latter, Emma Wilks and Dan Broadbent on Tuesday 1 July at 7pm as they discuss transforming patients into lifetime members. If you have a practice offering general dentistry, learn the essential strategies to utilise a membership plan and how to keep patients with you for life. Find out how to identify target patients…
How to transform your dental life from busy to balanced
Rana Al-Falaki explores how mastering productivity can help dentists break free from constant busyness and build a more balanced life. What would you do with more time? As dentists, we are incredibly time poor. Having to see patients back-to-back, spending lunch breaks catching up on admin, writing notes, planning cases, staff meetings; attending courses at…
Are dental graduates being crippled with student debt?
With the amount of debt that dental students accrue on the rise, Neel Kothari considers whether young people are being deterred from entering the dental profession by finance. As I return from my 20-year dental school reunion in the wonderful city of Bristol, it strikes me that much has changed over the past two decades…
Single-appointment 3D printing of inlays and onlays with Midas
In today’s busy life, patients may have trouble coordinating their work and home schedules when treatment requires multiple appointments. Typically, when restoration of teeth is related to failing amalgam or composite restorations or the presence of caries, this will require more extensive treatment than just placing another direct restoration and will typically require two appointments. […]
Predictable single-tooth extrusion with Invisalign: a force-driven approach
Raman Aulakh outlines the clinical rationale, planning approach, and practical techniques that enable a more reliable extrusion of a single tooth using Invisalign. The discussion builds on evidence-based methods and real-world experience and should serve both GDPs and orthodontists striving for a more predictable method for this movement with aligners. Why extrusion remains a challenge…