Exploring gum fillers: what dentists need to know
Manrina Rhode shares everything you need to know about gum fillers, from what the treatment involves to how long it lasts for. This is such a talked about topic, and I feel like that’s because it’s a bit of a mystery. There are only a handful of dentists offering this treatment in the UK –…
James Goolnik on becoming chair of the Private Dentistry Awards
James Goolnik, the new chair of the Private Dentistry Awards, discusses his vision for the awards, judging insights and advice for entrants. The Private Dentistry Awards are set for an exciting new chapter as James Goolnik of Optimal Dental Health takes on the role of chair for 2025. In conversation with Leanna Ellis, FMC events…
Face to face with caries management game changers at IDS
Forward thinking sisters who are changing the face of caries management hosted a ‘meet the founders’ session at IDS on 25 March. According to the World Health Organization, tooth decay is one of the most pervasive global diseases. It affects around 2.3 billion people worldwide – around 30% of the population. The condition is non-communicable…
Profisil Fluoride Varnish: a professional solution for effective care
Shaadi Manouchehri discusses the benefits of Profisil Fluoride Varnish for dentinal sensitivity and prevention. Profisil Fluoride Varnish is a cutting-edge, professional-grade dental treatment designed to address critical oral health concerns, including dentinal hypersensitivity and overall preventive care. With its advanced formulation and user-friendly features, Profisil Fluoride Varnish is an excellent choice for dental professionals seeking…
CQC update and avoiding common compliance pitfalls
Join Pat Langley on Thursday 10 April at 7pm as she discusses CQC updates and avoiding common compliance pitfalls. This webinar will provide an update on how the CQC’s single assessment framework is affecting dental practices. Pat will explore what has changed, what has not changed and what was going to change but is now…
Gap of 5,500 professionals found in NHS dental workforce
Experts warn that the more than 5,500 unfilled NHS vacancies identified by a new report are a ‘serious cause for concern’ for the dental workforce. The Fixing NHS Dentistry report was released by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today (4 April). As of March 2024, it found that there were more than 5,500 unfilled NHS…
FMC makes key industry hires to drive practice service growth
FMC, the UK’s leading dental communications platform, is pleased to announce a series of strategic appointments to explore ways to support dental practices and the wider profession. Barry Lanesman (former CEO Dentex), Amy Holdsworth (former operations director Dentex) and Eloise Ford (former marketing director Dentex) will be joining FMC in various key executive and non-executive roles, reinforcing the business’s commitment…
Which study investigated the influence of sugar consumption on the incidence of tooth decay?
Brain of the Week – History The post Which study investigated the influence of sugar consumption on the incidence of tooth decay? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
NHS 111 given powers to directly book dental appointments
Nearly 10,000 urgent appointments have been booked through a pilot scheme allowing the NHS 111 service to directly arrange appointments with practices. In mid and south Essex, NHS 111 can now add appointments directly into dental practice booking systems. The integrated care board (ICB) for the area said this is ‘significantly improving access to care’…
The mouth-body connection: what does holistic healthcare look like in dentistry?
From patient understanding of private dental care to the mouth-body connection, some of dentistry’s biggest players got together to deliberate the profession’s key trends and challenges. Coming together as part of its inaugural Dental Health Is… Live conference, Bupa Dental Care welcomed an exciting panel of dentistry’s leaders to explore the topics and challenges that…