Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services
Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research. The report analyses the benefits of sugar-free gum across several countries including the UK. It found that chewing three pieces of the gum daily can reduce caries incidence by 30%. The report suggests that people…
Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: Join Dr. Marco Maiolino at the Injection Summit 2025
The field of restorative dentistry is undergoing a transformative change. Traditional layering techniques, while effective, often demand significant chair time… The post Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: Join Dr. Marco Maiolino at the Injection Summit 2025 appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Women disproportionately affected by UK dental crisis, new report shows
LONDON, England: The UK dental crisis is a highly significant public health issue, having escalated in recent years owing to continued reductions in government funding, personnel shortages and political neglect. The crisis has generated a variety of alarming outcomes, including clinic closures, DIY dental surgeries and extreme wait times for appointments. A new report by […]
Simplifying implant planning and placement in the completely edentulous arch with in-office guide fabrication
Implant planning and placement in the completely edentulous maxilla can present challenges both surgically and prosthetically whether a removable or fixed approach is planned. Placement of implants freehand does not take the osseous anatomy and its structures into consideration and may lead to problems such as nerve or blood vessel impingement as well as implant […]
Enhanced, digitised learning opportunities for mydentist employees
Leading affordable dental care provider mydentist and Thrive, the Sunday Times’ fastest growing learning tech company are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership. This Learning at Work Week (12-18 May), the mydentist Academy has partnered with Thrive to deliver tech-driven learning through Workday Learning to its 7,000 employees and its network of more than 3,000…
How I stay ahead of the curve as a practice owner
Well-prepared for success: Arnold Gangaidzo explains how small, consistent, well-considered moves allow him to stay ahead of the curve. Arnold Gangaidzo is generous with his time. Dentists are rarely blessed with much of it; practice owners even less so. Nevertheless, he graciously earmarks almost an hour of this precious commodity to discuss the career he…
Graphy presents Shape Memory Aligner technology at AAO 2025
PHILADELPHIA, US: Graphy, the first company to commercialise directly 3D-printed Shape Memory Aligner (SMA) technology, featured prominently at the 2025 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session, signalling a shift in digital approaches to orthodontics. The company’s exhibition booth drew significant interest, and its consultations, demonstrations and lectures attracted steady crowds throughout the event.
Education for prevention and care specialists
Ivoclar is committed to education which supports dental professionals like you in developing your knowledge and expertise, and in honing your skills to perfection. Education that works for you Ivoclar’s prevention and care team can deliver education modules to you and your wider dental team in practice at a time and date that works for…
Nurturing, yet state of the art: Treeline’s training supports tomorrow’s dental workforce
Just qualified or looking to broaden your career? Choosing a practice that will support your training and development can determine your career journey. Treeline understands the significance of this moment and offers a pioneering, yet nurturing approach for taking not just dentists, but DCPs and indeed all dentistry practice staff to the next level. Treeline is…
‘Physically and mentally draining’: burnout reported by nine in 10 dental nurses
All dental nurses in a new study said that working in dentistry was stressful, with 92% saying they had experienced burnout. One dental nurse described feeling ‘exhausted, frustrated and very anxious’, while another said they were ‘on edge, unable to switch off, anxious, overwhelmed, out of control’. Common reasons for these feelings were: For example,…