Estate planning: where there’s a will, I want to be in it
Thomas Dickson explains why having an up-to-date will is crucial for dental professionals and how to put one in place. Gene Hackman’s will has just been released and, despite having a fortune of over £60 million, he left nothing to his adult children. Legal documents suggest his wife, who died several days before him, was…
Elevate your clear aligner expertise
Introducing Elevating ClearCorrect Excellence 2025, the conference designed to inspire, educate, and celebrate the incredible work of ClearCorrect clear aligner providers. Taking place on 5 and 6 June 2025 in Birmingham, this two-day event is packed with valuable insights, hands-on learning, and an exclusive awards night to recognise the best in clear aligner therapy. Day…
Perfected imperfection? The influence of artificial intelligence in orthodontics
LEIPZIG, Germany: Borne by the currents of economic efficiency, time-saving and convenience, artificial intelligence (AI) continues its steady yet rigorous transformation of the dental world. Nowhere has this transformation been expressed more potently than in the realm of diagnostics, where a range of AI-powered platforms are capable of accurately and instantaneously assessing a wide range […]
UK water fluoridation and the north east: benefits ‘obvious to the naked eye’
Ray Lowry, secretary and treasurer of the British Fluoridation Society, discusses the latest commitment to a north east rollout of UK water fluoridation by the government. We didn’t make any assumptions in the run up, as you never know how high on the agenda these things will be. Fortunately, the issue this side of the…
Common mistakes – and how to avoid them
Making mistakes is a natural part of career development – it is what we learn from, and use as an… The post Common mistakes – and how to avoid them appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Can women in dentistry really have it all?
Bethany Rossington explains why ‘having it all’ means working out what you really want from life for women working in dentistry. Time is our most precious asset. We can’t earn more of it, and once it’s gone, we never get it back. So, if you’re taking a moment out of your busy life to read…
Precise implantation using zygomatic implants with Le Fort I osteotomy
The method of simultaneous placement of zygomatic implants combined with a Le Fort I osteotomy represents a valuable solution for patients with severe maxillary bone loss. Just as orthognathic surgery has become a standard part of orthodontic treatment for managing complex skeletal discrepancies, the prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients has increasingly incorporated surgical techniques to address similar […]
Why ergonomics and self-care are essential in dentistry
Advances in technology in dentistry have rapidly improved diagnostics, streamlined treatments and made the dental chair a safer, more comfortable place. However, while patient health is rightly a priority, the well-being of those delivering care remains a significant concern.
Dental markets brace for Trump’s tariffs
LEIPZIG, Germany: Fourth-quarter results from the world’s largest dental manufacturers showed signs of improved sales in North America, where lagging consumer trends had constrained profits and patient flows in the first nine months of 2024. However, for global dental manufacturers who rely on cross-border shipments, 2025 may be a case of out of the frying […]
GDC uses a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ on technicians
Matt Everatt explains why he believes the GDC is ‘heavy-handed’ and ‘overly punitive’ in its regulation of dental technicians – and the GDC responds. The General Dental Council (GDC) plays an important role in safeguarding patients and maintaining trust in dental services. However, when it comes to its approach to regulating dental technicians, the GDC…