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 […]
Harvard dental graduates celebrate amid uncertainty
BOSTON, US: On 28 and 29 May, hundreds of new graduates of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS), including many newly qualified Doctors of Dental Medicine, gathered for the customary commencement celebration. As family, friends and teaching staff looked on and applauded their achievements, the unprecedented challenges facing the university […]
Plans for NHS dentistry in Wales could see 65% of dentists go fully private
Patients in Wales could be offered treatment at any available practice within their area under new plans for NHS dentistry, sparking criticism from the profession. Rather than visiting a single surgery, proposed changes could see Welsh patients offered visits at any practice within their health board area – with check-ups for those with healthy teeth…
Dentistry’s guide to financial planning for dentists
Financial planning for dentists is crucial for everyone in the profession. Today’s dentists have to be more than healthcare practitioners. They also have to ensure the financial health of themselves and their businesses. Whether you work for the NHS, in private practice or both, managing your money wisely is paramount. It is vital to your…
New study illuminates patient perspectives on AI diagnostics in dentistry
AARHUS, Denmark: As the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry continues to accelerate, there appears to be a growing consensus as to its rightful function: this immensely powerful tool should augment and never displace human evaluation and judgement. To date, this purposeful balancing of human and machine has been considered mainly from […]