“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 […]
Leadership change at Dentsply Sirona: Garth steps in as CFO
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has appointed Matthew E. Garth as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Garth becomes the fifth person to hold the CFO role—counting both interim and permanent appointments—at the company in the past five years, reflecting a period of considerable leadership turnover in its finance function. He […]
“Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth; it’s about treating the underlying condition”
Dental Tribune International attended the recent European Aligner Society’s congress on the island of Rhodes in Greece and had the opportunity to speak to Dr Domingo Martín, who is a diplomate of the European Board of Orthodontics and has over three decades of clinical and academic expertise in the field. He gave a lecture titled “Don’t […]
How much do orthodontic therapists earn?
Chrystal Sharp outlines how the earning potential of orthodontic therapists varies across the country and within the profession. The earning potential for an orthodontic therapist varies across the UK. I have found that this is a hot topic, especially in different community forums where comparisons are often searched for. Each company is different, and orthodontic…
Treeline’s DCP teams collaborate in ground-breaking diabetes testing
A collaboration between Treeline Dental Care and the University of Birmingham trialled routine diabetes testing in a dental setting. The dental profession has long understood the role their teams can play beyond simply improving a patient’s oral health. With this in mind, the Treeline Dental Group based in the Midlands has been exploring how the…
Why compliance is a business benefit in dentistry
Pat Langley shares some tips on reframing and redefining compliance to make it work for you and your colleagues. ‘Compliance takes me away from the jobs I need to do to drive my/our business forward,’ says just about every dental practice loudly and often. And they probably say it more loudly and more often in…
“The future of the EFP is extremely bright”
As the global conversation around oral health continues to evolve, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is playing an increasingly influential role—both within the dental profession and on the wider healthcare policy stage. At EuroPerio11 in Vienna in Austria, Dental Tribune International spoke with Prof. Moritz Kebschull, past president of the EFP, about the federation’s ongoing […]
One in five people use mouthwash instead of toothbrushing
Half of adults are cutting corners in their oral hygiene routine according to new research, with one fifth opting for mouthwash over toothbrushing. In a poll of 2,000 adults, 41% said they only brush their teeth once per day and 45% do not floss at all. A further 11% have never cleaned interdentally using floss…
How to support increased cosmetic dentistry demand with marketing
Dental Sky shares the approach of Middle St George Dental Care in marketing its comfortable, pain-free approach to cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is booming, but rising demand means more competition. To stand out, practices must balance ethical care with innovation, managing patient expectations while delivering lasting results. A safe, tech-integrated environment paired with strong communication…
Recommending TePe EasyPicks: a guide for dental hygienists and therapists
TePe explains how dental hygienists and dental therapists can begin recommending EasyPicks to their patients for interdental cleaning. As dental professionals, we are always on the lookout for effective tools that can enhance our patients’ oral hygiene routines. One such tool that has gained popularity among dental hygienists and therapists is the TePe EasyPick. This…