ICD Global Oral Health Leadership Institute holds Stakeholders’ Day
FLINT, Mich., US: On 29 April, the International College of Dentists (ICD) hosted its second Stakeholders’ Day, in Boston in the US. The day’s programme and celebratory dinner were held on the campus of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and were made possible by a donation from industry partner Henry Schein. Stakeholders’ Day was a […]
New training places for whole dental team ‘vital’ for profession’s future
As calls are made for the expansion of training places in dentistry, we spoke with leading dental experts on what they think is needed to address workforce shortages. The Dental Schools Council – which represents UK dental schools – has outlined a number of recommendations for addressing workforce shortages in a new report called Fixing NHS…
Clinical Case: Simple peg-shaped lateral restoration
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. The post Clinical Case: Simple peg-shaped lateral restoration appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
New study examines impact of lip size on facial attractiveness
SYDNEY, Australia: Research shows that facial attractiveness can significantly influence social decisions, including those related to dating, recruitment and even legal judgments. Given that the underlying mechanisms of facial attractiveness are still not fully understood, a recent study has investigated whether changes in lip size affect how male and female faces are perceived. The findings […]
Bupa Dental Care partners with American Express to offer new ways to pay
Bupa Dental Care is now accepting American Express (Amex), giving patients more ways to pay and access to exclusive offers when using their Amex Card for dental treatment. From June, all new and existing patients will be able to pay with their Amex Card at any Bupa dental practice across the UK. With more than…
Shared practice ownership: a relationship based on trust
DeNovo Dental Partners explains why shared practice ownership could be the right move for those who are not ready to retire but are considering selling. For many principals who have spent years building and maintaining their businesses, the prospect of what comes next can be daunting. Is it time to sell? Who do you sell…
Care minister fails to commit to ‘decisive break’ with UDA system
The minister of state for care did not promise a ‘decisive break’ with the current UDA system – but said a timeframe for contract reform is coming. Stephen Kinnock appeared remotely at this year’s Annual Conference of LDCs (Local Dental Committees), taking place today (5 June) in Newcastle. According to the conference panel, he is the…
Dentistry Live: increasing the effectiveness of root canal treatments
Join Dr William Holme on Thursday 12 June at 7pm for his live demonstration of how to increase the effectiveness of root canal treatments. Root canal treatment can be a daunting procedure not only for patients, but also for the dentists due to the number of technical stages throughout. Each stage comes with its own…
Curaden founder Ueli Breitschmid dies at 79
KRIENS, Switzerland: Ueli Breitschmid, founder and long-time CEO of Swiss oral health company Curaden, died during the night of 1 June after a long illness. The company, based in Kriens near Lucerne, confirmed the news in an official statement.
Editorial meets Science—new format bridges expert knowledge and practical application
BERLIN, Germany: In collaboration with health technology company Philips, the publishing houses of Dental Tribune International and OEMUS MEDIA have launched Editorial meets Science, a new format designed to foster the exchange between science and clinical practice. The initiative aims to make current research findings and clinical knowledge more accessible and to develop practical recommendations […]