AI and dental SEO: what dental practices need to know
With more patients turning to AI tools, Shaz Memon explores why dental SEO and Google rankings are still essential for your visibility. Search is changing. With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, patients have new ways to explore dental information. While AI isn’t yet widely used to find local dental practices in the same…
Blood pressure checks begin at Essex NHS dental clinics
CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, including by providing information and advice related to smoking cessation, diet and oral cancer. As part of a National Health Service (NHS) pilot programme targeting undiagnosed hypertension, dental teams at strategically chosen clinics in Mid […]
Dentsply Sirona announces schedule for 2025 DS World event series
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has recently reaffirmed its commitment to world‑class clinical education by announcing the full 2025 schedule for its flagship Dentsply Sirona (DS) World event series. After a successful launch in Dubai in the UAE on 2 and 3 February that brought together 1,200 participants from over 50 countries, five additional events […]
ClearX teen smile transformation
This case presentation features a teenager’s journey to corrected occlusion using ClearX (K Line Europe) invisible aligners. The journey to a harmonious smile is often complex and requires meticulous planning, especially in cases that present with both aesthetic and functional challenges. In the case of this 17-year-old female patient, the clinical findings necessitated a carefully […]
Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services
Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research. The report analyses the benefits of sugar-free gum across several countries including the UK. It found that chewing three pieces of the gum daily can reduce caries incidence by 30%. The report suggests that people…
Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: Join Dr. Marco Maiolino at the Injection Summit 2025
The field of restorative dentistry is undergoing a transformative change. Traditional layering techniques, while effective, often demand significant chair time… The post Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: Join Dr. Marco Maiolino at the Injection Summit 2025 appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Women disproportionately affected by UK dental crisis, new report shows
LONDON, England: The UK dental crisis is a highly significant public health issue, having escalated in recent years owing to continued reductions in government funding, personnel shortages and political neglect. The crisis has generated a variety of alarming outcomes, including clinic closures, DIY dental surgeries and extreme wait times for appointments. A new report by […]
Simplifying implant planning and placement in the completely edentulous arch with in-office guide fabrication
Implant planning and placement in the completely edentulous maxilla can present challenges both surgically and prosthetically whether a removable or fixed approach is planned. Placement of implants freehand does not take the osseous anatomy and its structures into consideration and may lead to problems such as nerve or blood vessel impingement as well as implant […]
Enhanced, digitised learning opportunities for mydentist employees
Leading affordable dental care provider mydentist and Thrive, the Sunday Times’ fastest growing learning tech company are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership. This Learning at Work Week (12-18 May), the mydentist Academy has partnered with Thrive to deliver tech-driven learning through Workday Learning to its 7,000 employees and its network of more than 3,000…
How I stay ahead of the curve as a practice owner
Well-prepared for success: Arnold Gangaidzo explains how small, consistent, well-considered moves allow him to stay ahead of the curve. Arnold Gangaidzo is generous with his time. Dentists are rarely blessed with much of it; practice owners even less so. Nevertheless, he graciously earmarks almost an hour of this precious commodity to discuss the career he…