3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols
ZAGREB, Croatia: As 3D-printed aligners gain traction, many patients and clinicians continue to apply cleaning routines that were originally developed for thermoformed appliances. However, this may be compromising aligner performance. A recent study by researchers at the University of Zagreb has investigated how common cleaning methods affect the physical and aesthetic properties of 3D-printed, polyurethane-based […]
TruSmile Video: A game-changer for patient communication and treatment planning
Dr Robbie Hughes is a leading figure in digital dentistry, and his clinical expertise is supported by extensive postgraduate training in implantology, aesthetic and restorative dentistry, digital smile design and orthodontics. He has established a successful multidisciplinary business encompassing a dental clinic, education platform and laboratory, all entirely driven by digital workflows. Just recently, Dr […]
Children’s dental health imperilled by unfolding fluoride bans in the US
BOSTON, US: Among the countless controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s current tenure as the US president, the commitment by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove fluoride from the national water supply is not only a deeply misguided one but will also generate a range of damaging effects to the […]
Harassment in dentistry: what it looks like and how to handle it
Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Dan Carder, content consultant at Peninsula Business Services, discuss what is meant by harassment and how to eliminate it within the dental practice. What constitutes as harassment? Harassment, in particular sexual harassment, continues to dominate headlines and be a significant issue in the workplace.…
Private practice principals in Scotland see ‘big drop’ in net profits
Private practices in Scotland saw a big drop in average net profit per principal – down more than £30,000 in 2022-23. But NHS practices showed an increase – the net profit per principal rose by almost £10,000 in the same period. This is according to NASDAL Scotland (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers)…
Take control of clear aligners this summer 2025
Tipton Training launches the only 2025 intake for its new four-day certificate in clear aligners. Clear aligner therapy has become a core part of modern dentistry, and with patient demand rising, more general dental practitioners are looking to bring aligners into their clinical offering. However, many courses focus heavily on software and workflows, offering little…
Dentistry’s guide to selling a dental practice
Best way to sell a dental practice Selling a dental practice can be a major life event. The business you will have invested in so heavily over the years will suddenly be out of your hands. Selling a dental practice requires a lot of planning and administration. Sellers will want to ensure their practice is…
Composite bonding: communicating the pros and cons
Julian Perry discusses the benefits, limitations and legal considerations for composite bonding, and how to communicate them to patients. Composite bonding is a popular cosmetic dental procedure where tooth-coloured resin is applied and shaped to enhance the appearance of teeth. It’s commonly used to repair chips, close gaps, reshape teeth, or improve discolouration. What are…
Mental illness may transmit between newlyweds through oral bacteria
Newlyweds’ anxiety, depression and insomnia levels become more similar due to sharing of oral bacteria, a new study has found. The study measured the mental health of almost 1,750 couples before and after the first six months of marriage. Couples including one partner suffering with anxiety, depression and insomnia were compared to those including two…
“Our eyes and hands remain some of the best diagnostic tools we have—especially when used with intent and experience”
The European Aligner Society recently held its sixth congress, on the island of Rhodes in Greece, and offered a programme that delivered insights and expertise from the leading minds in aligner orthodontics. One of these speakers was orthodontist Dr Morten G. Laursen, who is a senior clinical instructor in dentistry at Aarhus University in Denmark and […]