Mastering Aesthetic Composite: Simplifying Procedures While Ensuring Quality and Exceptional Outcomes
Watch on-demand Aims & Objectives In the ever-evolving landscape of aesthetic composites, the delicate balance between streamlining procedures and maintaining the highest standards of quality is paramount. Solventum has recently launched 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Restorative, a universal composite that allows aesthetic restorations to be made with only three shades and one opacity. Dr Rafael […]
Hygienist-led dentistry: developing a trailblazing practice
Christina Chatfield discusses her pioneering approach to hygienist-led dentistry in founding Dental Health Spa, and the impact of the seaside backdrop of Brighton on her life and practice. Nestled a stone’s throw away from Brighton’s lively seafront, a dental practice breaks all the norms. Dental Health Spa is an innovative hub founded by Christina Chatfield,…
HeySmile aligners drive case acceptance and support minimally invasive treatments
HELSINKI, Finland: Aligners offer a straightforward and efficient orthodontic treatment option that can be used to achieve aesthetic and functional improvements in a patient’s occlusion or serve as a treatment modality prior to restorative care. General dentist Dr Teemu Vuoristo performs various types of restorative dentistry. In the summer of 2023, he added HeySmile aligners, part […]
Cyber security – are your people trained to prevent your practice being attacked?
Luke Westwood shares his thoughts on the cyber security risks dental practices are facing every day and why a new approach to training is needed. As dental professionals, it’s easy to think there’s no risk of being hit by a cyber attack as the hackers aren’t interested in a local practice. Especially if it’s an…
An evolution in ultrasonic and powder therapy
What benefits does the new Varios Combi Pro2 bring to ultrasonic and powder therapy? Cat Edney shares her thoughts. As a dental hygienist and dental therapist I’m delighted to have been one of the first clinicians in the UK to use NSK’s new combined ultrasonic and powder therapy device, the Varios Combi Pro2. I’ve been…
Pathway to dental excellence: DPU’s internationally recognised MSc (Continuing Education)
KREMS AN DER KREMS, Austria: In times of rapid, dynamic development in medicine, technology and artificial intelligence, lifelong learning will prove essential to long-term success in dental practice. The Danube Private University (DPU) in Austria is an elite university for the study of dentistry. It has long-standing expertise in postgraduate education and offers a Master […]
Graphy clears hurdle for initial public offering in August
SEOUL, South Korea: Graphy, a digital dental solutions provider specialised in 3D-printing materials and orthodontic technologies, has passed the preliminary review that is required of companies wishing to be listed on the KOSDAQ stock exchange. The company is aiming to go public on the domestic securities market as a technology provider via an initial public […]
Be happy: how a plan provider helped two dentists feel supported again
A change of dental membership plan provider has helped two practice owners feel like part of a family again, providing support and encouragement. When owners and principal dentists of Twickel Dental in Much Wenlock, Roxana and Mihail Drug Ionescu, bought the practice in 2018, they had no idea of the extent of the task before…
Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound could be used for gum monitoring
A new ultrasound for the mouth could help clinicians ‘monitor treatments and diagnose earlier’. The team at the American Chemical Society developed a small, non-invasive ultrasound method capable of imaging teeth and gums – even hard-to-reach molars and premolars at the back of the mouth. Published in ACS Sensors, the toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer provides a less invasive…
The key to achieving operational excellence
From implementing checklists to being open to feedback, Kunal Thakker shares his best practices for achieving operational excellence. In any business, you need to be operationally excellent to ensure that you’re able to scale up and give your patients the best possible journey. The truth of the matter with operational excellence is you’re never really…