Smile Escapes

Jordanian study examines propranolol use among medical and dental students

AMMAN, Jordan: The rite of passage through university education into the professional world is one that for many students is fraught with tension. Psychological pressure to succeed, whether internally or externally induced, may have a seriously detrimental effect on a student’s well-being, leading to anxiety, depression and prolonged stress. A new study by researchers at […]

Dental imaging: Eight revolutionary trends to shape the coming decade

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Dental imaging has become a cornerstone of modern dentistry, enabling greater precision in diagnostics and treatment planning and improving patient care. Imaging modalities such as intra-oral radiography, CBCT and intra-oral scanning are transforming how dental professionals approach oral health. Over the next five to ten years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), […]

New EFP president says “collaboration is crucial”

EuroPerio11 was a milestone event for the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and for the scientific organisation’s new president. Since being appointed to the role of president in April, Dr Spyros Vassilopoulos has outlined an ambitious vision to advance the association’s strategic goals. Speaking with Dental Tribune International at the congress, Dr Vassilopoulos explained that his top […]

Spending review: what does the dental profession think?

The UK chancellor has pledged to increase NHS funding by 3% in her latest spending review as she promises to ‘renew Britain’. Rachel Reeves unveiled the details today (11 June) with billions set for investment in healthcare, energy, housing, transport and infrastructure. The NHS was allocated a 3% increase in funding, equal to £29 billion.… 

Growing social media influence fuels interest in cosmeceuticals

PHILADELPHIA, US: The surge in social media use since the COVID-19 pandemic has increased public scrutiny of personal appearance, driving interest in dermatology and skin care products. Among these, cosmeceuticals have experienced unprecedented popularity across online platforms. In response to this trend, a recent study conducted by researchers from the US has provided the first […]

Top tips for smile design

Manrina Rhode outlines how to follow the principles of smile design to create a beautiful restoration for your patients. Smile design is such an important part of dentistry and something that is so easily overlooked as it’s not really taught at university, which is ridiculous. So let’s talk a little bit about the basics of… 

The nemesis tooth: controlling upper lateral incisors with aligners

Aligner Dental Academy explains the challenges that upper lateral incisors present in aligner therapy and how they can be controlled with precision. ‘Why will it not rotate?’ I am sure there are many of us who have agonised over that one brat of a tooth… the lone wolf… the one and only… lateral incisor! Among… 

Building award-winning dental websites that actually convert patients

Join David Nelkin on Tuesday 17 June at 7pm as he discusses building award-winning dental websites that actually convert patients. Learn the evidence-based design principles behind award-winning dental websites that achieve 10%+ conversion rates. Discover how one practice added £86,500 monthly revenue through website optimisation and gain practical tools to transform your site into a… 

New report examines sexual misconduct within dentistry

LONDON, England: Like other areas of society that have come under scrutiny for various kinds of gender inequality and exploitation, dentistry too is now receiving attention regarding the issue of sexual misconduct. A new report completed by University of Manchester researchers for the General Dental Council, the UK body responsible for regulating dental professionals and […]