Smile Escapes

A fully digital approach to soft-tissue and aesthetic excellence

Implant dentistry has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the advent of digital workflows. These advancements have significantly improved the treatment of patients with periodontal disease and terminal dentition. One of the greatest challenges in full-arch rehabilitation has always been achieving predictability—ensuring consistent and reliable clinical outcomes. This involves careful planning and execution to optimise efficiency, […]

Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth

HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On 26 May, city health authorities began offering thousands of additional appointments to social welfare recipients as part of a new scheme to improve oral health. Crucially, under the Community […]

Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption

LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral health. Chewing sugar-free gum is known to stimulate saliva production, which in turn contributes to neutralising plaque acids, maintaining tooth mineralisation and removing harmful microorganisms such as Streptococcus mutans. A new report […]

Digitally planned, immediate upper full-arch implant-supported restoration: case study

Usman Riaz reports on an immediate implant plan for a new dental referral patient with failing heavily restored dentition A 75-year-old gentleman was referred to Renovo Dental for an endodontic consultation.  He had undergone several root canal treatments (RCTs) with mixed outcomes. His 12-unit upper metal ceramic crown (MCC) bridge was loose and had been… 

The safe and sustainable disposal of healthcare waste

Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm as she discusses the safe and sustainable disposal of healthcare waste. This webinar will provide guidance on how to implement the updated HTM 07-01: Safe and sustainable disposal of healthcare waste as it applies to dental practice, and to explore potential ways of reducing the reliance… 

Poor oral health linked to body pain and migraine in women, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The underlying causes of central sensitisation disorders such as migraine and fibromyalgia are poorly understood. The gut–brain axis has been associated with their pathophysiology, but the role of the mouth as a component has been under-explored. New research from the University of Sydney has investigated connections between the oral microbiome and these disorders […]

Proactive treatment of tooth decay from Pearl and vVARDIS

By leveraging AI, Hello Pearl enables dental practitioners to detect tooth decay earlier, while vVARDIS Curodont products offer a drill-free solution to treat early stages of tooth decay. Hello Pearl, the global leader in dental AI solutions, has announced a partnership with vVARDIS, a leader in innovative dental care products, to educate dental professionals about detecting… 

Researchers invent dental floss that can detect stress

A dental floss has been developed that can detect stress and track a wide range of conditions including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. A team from Tufts University has created a device using specially-designed floss that can accurately measure cortisol – a stress hormone – in real time. The saliva-sensing dental floss looks similar to… 

Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report

VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes can improve oral hygiene and help to manage periodontitis and prevent its recurrence. Drawing on contributions from 14 leading experts, the report collates information of value to oral health professionals and the public, […]