“IDS makes both established and new procedures and products visible, tangible and assessable”
The high level of innovation in the dental industry has brought forth a range of exciting new developments that are being presented at IDS this year. In this interview, Mark Stephen Pace, chairman of the Association of the German Dental Industry, discusses some of the highlights on show at IDS 2025.
Innovating dentistry with edelweiss CAD/CAM BLOCKs: An interview with Dr Marco Tudts
At this year’s International Dental Show (IDS), Dr Marco Tudts, a renowned aesthetic and prosthetic dentist from Lier in Belgium, shares his insights on the revolutionary edelweiss CAD/CAM BLOCKs. Drawing on decades of experience in complex dental rehabilitations, he offers a glimpse into how these blocks are transforming his practice.
Behind the scenes of dental care at London Zoo
Senior veterinary officer Taina Strike shares how London Zoo cares for the oral health of its animals and the most common dental issues she encounters. Please introduce yourself and your background I’m Dr Taina Strike, senior veterinary officer at ZSL’s conservation zoos – London and Whipsnade – where I’ve been working for 25 years. I’m…
Revolutionizing Dental Restorations: The Bioclear and Solventum Partnership
Bioclear was founded in 2007 by dentist and inventor Dr. David Clark with the vision of creating a modern, patient-centered… The post Revolutionizing Dental Restorations: The Bioclear and Solventum Partnership appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Fotona’s dental lasers create shock waves at IDS
COLOGNE, Germany: Fotona’s SWEEPS (shock wave-enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming) technology has applications in endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. The technology improves cleaning and disinfection procedures, supporting better clinical outcomes. Attendees of the International Dental Show (IDS) can explore SWEEPS technology at Fotona’s booth (#M059) in Hall 10.2, where live sessions, hands-on demonstrations and expert consultations will […]
Working smarter than ever: An interview with laboratory technician Daniel Portal
Exocad software trainer and laboratory technician Daniel Portal from the US has worked in the profession of dental technology for 14 years and has been an avid exocad software user for 13 of them. In this interview, Portal highlights his favourite features in DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina and explains why he appreciates the open, flexible and future-proof […]
“At the forefront of advancing digital dentistry and orthodontics”
Align Technology has positioned itself as a pivotal participant in the international dental industry. The company, which manufactures Invisalign and owns software pioneer exocad, has a strong focus on the development of digital dental technologies. According to Simon Beard, Align’s executive vice president and managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, […]
‘Mum guilt’ in dentistry: balancing ambition and motherhood
Zayba Sheikh shares how women in dentistry can embrace ambition, success and family – without the mum guilt. It’s fair to say my journey to success hasn’t been without its challenges. Like many working mothers, I have encountered ‘mum guilt’ – that persistent feeling of not doing enough at home or at work. There’s this…
Nearly one in four children skip toothbrushing
A new survey has revealed that nearly a quarter of children (24%) skip toothbrushing altogether because they ‘forget or become distracted’. The survey was conducted by Ordo in partnership with the Dental Wellness Trust to better understand parents’ attitudes towards children’s oral health. It also found that over half of parents (52%) report everyday hassles,…
Be informed – the dental landscape in Scotland
Practice Plan regional support manager Selina Alexander reviews the state of dentistry in Scotland. How is NHS dentistry in Scotland faring? From what I see from visiting practices and reading the news, it’s less healthy than it used to be. The change to the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) which came into effect in November…