The ‘ultimate blend’ of implant benefits and features
bredent UK Ltd presents the benefits of its copaSKY implant system, using the Bone Growth Concept to provide increased confidence for dentists. Post-operative complications are a palpable concern for any dentist offering dental implant treatment. Poor patient lifestyle or lack of compliance with aftercare routines can lead to infection and an increased risk of the…
Implant planning made easier with 3D-printed shell complete dentures
INDIANAPOLIS, US: Where time can realistically and safely be saved in dental and restorative treatments, so can both money and patient chair time. A new case series has documented the testing and use of 3D-printed shell complete dentures as a diagnostic tool in implant planning and provisional restoration fabrication to expedite full-arch restoration. The research […]
Awards confidential – Start Smiling Dental Practice
FMC events director Leanna Ellis visits Tom and Tony from Start Smiling Dental Practice to hear about their journey into dentistry, and the story behind their award-winning practice. Both Tom Sealey and Tony Aneiros were drawn to dentistry by their love of science and art, which has shaped their careers Tom, inspired by the blend…
Is your dental practice profitable?
The numbers aren’t adding up anymore: Chris Barrow discusses why dental practice owners are seeing diminishing cash flow and profitability. Get ready for quite a few three-, four- and even six-letter acronyms. Average daily yield (ADY) is the total gross productivity of each fee-earner in your business; how much they generate in sales revenue every…
Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer
Cannabis use makes you up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users, according to a new study. Adults with cannabis dependence, known as cannabis use disorder, are three and a half to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than those who do not use the…
Are you aware of your patients’ caries risk factors?
Colgate discusses the continued prevalence of dental caries, and explores some potential risk factors and their solutions. Dental caries is still a problem, with 27% of adults presenting with obvious caries, with an average of 2.1 teeth affected (Public Health England, 2020). Also, 33% of children present with obvious caries, with an average of 3.5…
A guide to interproximal reduction
Aligner Dental Academy explains how to plan and deliver interproximal reduction (IPR) in an aesthetic and minimally invasive way. IPR are the three letters that make many dentists shudder when they see it on their clear aligner plans! Given GDPs are masters of enamel reduction when it comes to any restorative work, why is it…
Majority want new tax on producers of ultra-processed food
The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according to a new survey by Ipsos for think tank the Health Foundation. Revealed by the Guardian, almost three in five (58%) of those surveyed said they supported the introduction of a tax on organisations that…
Immediate loading protocols are supporting global expansion of dental implants
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Immediate loading of dental implants, that is, placement of a restoration in occlusal function within 48 hours of implant placement, is becoming increasingly desired by patients. The success of immediate loading depends on factors such as the quality and quantity of bone, implant design, patient’s oral health and surgical technique used. Clinical […]
UK healthcare visa applications fall by 82%
Nearly 3,000 visa applications for health and social care work were submitted in July 2024 – an 82% decrease from July 2023. Home Office data shows that 91,300 applications were received in July for the skilled worker, health and care, and student visa routes. This had decreased by 36% compared to the previous year. The…