Grow with Practice Plan’s Dental Business Theatre at this year’s Dentistry Show Birmingham
Following on from the tradition of the last few years and in its 30th birthday year, Practice Plan will be sponsoring the Dental Business Theatre at Dentistry Show Birmingham on 16 and 17 May. Based around the theme of ‘growth’, this year’s sessions will once again see some of the biggest names in dentistry, including…
More than one in four of all patients present with active caries, research finds
Colgate discusses the high prevalence of active caries which continues to affect the UK population, and how dental professionals can help. Dental caries is still a problem, with 27% of adults presenting with obvious caries (with an average of 2.1 teeth affected) (Public Health England, 2020), and 33% of children presenting with obvious caries (with…
Patent hosts EuroPerio session on zero peri-implantitis
VIENNA, Austria: According to a large-scale study review by Derks et al.,¹ one in five implant patients develops peri-implantitis, and nearly twice as many suffer from peri-implant mucositis, which can progress to peri-implantitis if left untreated. Peri-implantitis causes irreversible damage that compromises the long-term aesthetics and function of implant restorations—and often results in implant failure. […]
“EuroPerio11 embodies the modern spirit of periodontics”
EuroPerio11, organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), is the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry. Held this year in Vienna, the initiative brings together the global periodontics community. As the event unfolds, the minds behind EuroPerio11 can see the fruits of their labour ripening. Dental Tribune International spoke to one of […]
Algorithms to predict mouth cancer could offer ‘earlier diagnoses’
The development of the new broad-spectrum predictive algorithms ‘marks the first time oral cancer has been included’ in predictive modelling. The algorithms are ‘much more sensitive than existing models’ and could potentially lead to earlier diagnosis of cancer according to researchers. Previous models have used information about a patient’s age, family history, medical diagnoses, symptoms,…
New natural compound therapy shows promise in managing periodontal disease
PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontal disease affects nearly 60% of adults over the age of 65 and imposes a considerable burden—medically, psychologically and financially. In light of these impacts, recent research conducted at Penn Dental Medicine suggests that an approach which targets senescent cells—cells that have permanently ceased dividing typically in response to stressors—may offer an innovative […]
“EuroPerio11 is a platform where everyone can contribute, learn and grow”
Prof. Lior Shapira, the scientific chair of EuroPerio11, which will take place fom 14 to 17 May, brings a wealth of experience to the helm of this premier congress. As professor of periodontal research at the Hebrew University–Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, he has been instrumental in advancing periodontal science. His tenure as […]
Osstem Implant to showcase cutting-edge technology at EuroPerio11
VIENNA, Austria: For the first time, Osstem Implant, a global leader in dental implant technology and comprehensive dental solutions, will be participating in EuroPerio, the premier global congress in periodontal science. The company is a diamond sponsor of this year’s edition, which is taking place from tomorrow until Saturday 17 May in Vienna. Visitors will find […]
Case study: initial caries management with guided enamel regeneration
Katarzyna Ostrowska shares an initial caries management case in which guided enamel regeneration was used to arrest the development of a carious lesion. Caries treatment is often equated with the treatment of cavitated lesions that necessitate a restorative approach. However, the initial, non-cavitated stages of caries, when the lesions are still in the enamel, are…
The Female Dentist: meet board member Nicola Rowland
Introducing Nicola Rowland, board member of The Female Dentist – a network for supporting women in dentistry and helping them develop their careers. As a fast-emerging network, The Female Dentist supports women in dentistry through CPD opportunities, exciting events, new collaborations and wellness resources. A board of 13 trailblazing women leads The Female Dentist, sharing…