Why self-care should be a professional responsibility
Amy Mesilio Peralta explores why self-care in dentistry isn’t a luxury but crucial for practitioner wellbeing and optimal patient care. It can be so easy to glorify burnout or being overwhelmingly busy, but burnout is real and not glorious at all. It leaves you feeling exhausted, both mentally and physically, lazy, apathetic, uninspired and low.…
Dental awards: 10 top tips for your entry
Alif Moosajee shares his advice for putting together an entry for a dental awards ceremony in 10 easy tips. 1. Don’t be shy The standard is high when we judge awards but I bet if you think about all that you’ve achieved, you may be surprised by how compelling your entry might be. 2. Study…
New requirements for disability and autism training set for dental professionals
Updated guidance on training healthcare staff from all CQC-registered professions to treat patients with learning disabilities or autism has been published. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism aims to help professionals deliver safer, more personalised care to patients with learning disabilities or autism. It is named after an 18-year-old with a…
Dentist and dental technician communication in prosthodontic workflows
No matter whether you are a dental practitioner or a dental technician, there is one thing you surely want to avoid: failure of restorations. While it is clear that the use of high-performance materials and appropriate techniques will contribute to achieving the desired outcomes, there is another aspect that warrants attention: proper communication and exchange […]
European Aligner Society announces first EAS North America Aligner Forum
LONDON, England: After years of hosting leading aligner events across Europe, the European Aligner Society (EAS) will hold its first forum in North America this summer. The event will take place on 29 and 30 August at the Westin hotel in Seattle in the US. It marks a notable expansion for EAS, which has built a […]
Goodbye gag reflex: reduce the risk of costly overrun chair time
DPC Dental explains how a new product can eliminate the costly wasted chair time associated with a sensitive gag reflex in patients. Any extension over the allotted chair time costs money, both to the clinician and practice! A new, clinically proven product from the USA can remove one of those costly delay risks by reducing…
Revolutionising lab workflows in a digital world
Clinical dental technician Jamie Stover explains how one system is revolutionising dental lab workflows – and saving businesses money at the same time. ‘We had used to have a slogan that we would say, we’re more than a printer – we’re a partner,’ says Jamie Stover, who works as the senior manager of application strategy…
Depression linked to reduced oral microbiome diversity
Having a less varied range of microbes in the mouth may be associated with depression, a new study has found. Researchers compared questionnaires measuring depression symptoms with saliva samples used to identify the microbes present in the mouth. They found that those with less diversity in their oral microbiomes were more likely to present with…
New clinical training facility launched to tackle dental workforce crisis
A new clinical training facility will deliver in-depth training to dental staff to boost workforce capability across the UK. The facility, based in Staines, was launched by Bupa this week and will train thousands of clinical health professionals across different healthcare sectors each year – including dental nurses, dental hygienists and therapists, and dentists. According…
The ultra-marathon of innovation: FKG Dentaire’s journey in endodontics
FKG Dentaire is considered a leader in innovation, cultivating a company culture defined by creativity and ingenuity. Situated in the heart of the Swiss Microtech Valley, and renowned for its precision engineering and inventive spirit, the company draws inspiration from the region’s rich tradition of technical excellence and intricate natural designs. In this article, FKG’s […]