Driving diversity in the dental industry: An interview with community-minded endodontist Dr Chanelle Small
In today’s interconnected world, networking is crucial for personal and professional success because building strong relationships, fostering meaningful connections and leveraging opportunities open doors to new possibilities. It is this very point that Dr Chanelle Small, a leading endodontist and owner of Midtown Endodontics in New York in the US, emphasises in her advice to young […]
One in seven 12-year-olds in Germany suffer from MIH
VIENNA, Austria: Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has a significantly high global prevalence, affecting around 14% of the world’s population, and its causes are poorly understood. Employing data from the 6th German Oral Health Study, a team of researchers from Austria, Germany and Switzerland has sought to determine the prevalence of MIH among younger adolescents in […]
Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know
With new bans on smoking and disposable vapes set to take effect this year, we take a look at what dental professionals need to know about the impact of both habits on oral health. Smoking and vaping – the key stats Despite widespread awareness of their associated health risks, smoking and vaping are common habits…
New frontiers of sandblasting
Rainer Semsch shares his experience with the Renfert Basic quattro IS for precise sandblasting with outstanding new features. For 15 years I worked with two aging, ie 20-year-old, sandblasters from a quality German manufacturer in my laboratory (up to three employees). Each of them had two tanks for the appropriate abrasive. Replace the tungsten carbide…
From reality TV to Tiktok: navigating media publicity as a dental professional
From reels to reality TV, the DDU’s Shruti Chopra looks at the dentolegal implications of the media spotlight. As bright and articulate people, dental professionals are always welcome as interviewees and participants in TV shows and increasingly making a name for themselves on social media. But, if you’re tempted to get in front of a…
Be fulfilled – how Oswyn House gained a new lease of life and identity
Practice Plan shares the story of Oswyn House Dental Practice as it transitioned from NHS to private and created a new brand identity. The loss of two associates to the private sector was the catalyst for Oswyn House Dental Practice owners Anthony and Helen Griffiths to start thinking – for them – the unthinkable. Principal…
Empower, support, connect – the future is female
Join Dr Shabnam Zai on Tuesday 15 April at 4pm as she discusses empower, support, connect – the future is female. This webinar will explain the purpose and benefits of The Female Dentist community and how members can benefit from mentorship and support. Shabnam will discuss the common challenges women face in dentistry, such as…
Flowable injection technique: An innovative minimally invasive tool
In many clinical situations, composite restorations offer advantages over ceramic restorations. The treatment is less costly and usually less invasive, and the restorations can be modified and repaired at any time. When it comes to restoring multiple teeth, however, a free-hand layering approach used to build up every tooth separately can be very time-consuming and […]
‘Robust’ link between poor dental health and increased loneliness
Compromised oral health has a significant negative impact on older adults’ quality of life including a greater risk of loneliness, a new study has found. Researchers from the UCL Eastman Dental Institute found that ‘maintaining good oral health in older age may be a protective factor against loneliness’. They said that people who reported at…
How a poor Google review changed my dental marketing
Christina Chatfield on how a wake-up call led her to take a fresh approach to her patient education. Eighteen years ago, dental hygienist Christina Chatfield launched one of the UK’s first hygiene-led clinics, Dental Health Spa, in Brighton. Since then, the clinical director has taken a break from surgery to enjoy a healthier work-life balance.…