‘Growing epidemic’: calls for ban on non-tobacco vape flavours
Vapes should be sold behind the counter like cigarettes and all flavours except tobacco should be banned, according to a union, as recent statistics show that 5.6 million adults in Britain use e-cigarettes. In a report published today, the British Medical Association (BMA) urged ministers to introduce legislation to fight the ‘growing epidemic’ of vaping.…
The future of AI in dentistry – automating repetition
At a recent event, Practice Plan’s Les Jones spoke to Hannah Burrow, CEO of dental note-taking software company Kiroku, and asked her to share her thoughts on the future of AI in dentistry. Les: How does AI fit into the current dental landscape, Hannah? Hannah: There are quite a few examples of AI already being…
Unconventional applications of dental 3D printing
The digitisation of dentistry has unlocked many potential applications in modern clinical and technical practice. 3D printing is becoming an increasingly popular and effective part of that equation. Gone are the days where it seemed like you needed a PhD to operate a 3D printer. Chairside dental 3D printing has become extremely cost-effective and simple to learn, […]
Straumann divests DrSmile, retaining a minority stake
BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann Group has agreed to sell its DrSmile clear aligner business to the Impress group, citing a desire to concentrate on business-to-business (B2B) orthodontic products and services. Straumann will retain a minority share in the company, and Impress is expected to leverage the brand to enter new European aligner markets.
The novel Proclaim 3D-printing solution for customised at-home oral hygiene
Current methods of oral hygiene rely on old technology that requires repeated instruction and dexterity to master. Often, patients are unable to achieve levels of oral hygiene that are consistent with periodontal health, and the accompanying frustration can contribute to limiting dental appointments and other necessary preventive care.
The Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to dental practices
Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 3 September as she discusses the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to dental practices. This webinar will help dental practice team members understand their obligations under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005. Learning outcomes A better understanding of: Pat Langley In 2010 Pat founded Apolline to provide compliance…
Cancer treatment delays triple since 2012
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that one third of cancer patients are waiting longer than the 62-day standard to access treatment. Throughout the UK, 62 days is the maximum wait time that health services are targeted to achieve between a suspected cancer referral and the start of treatment. The number…
How I hit the ground running as a dental therapy student
Charlie Steward shares his experience so far as a dental therapy student, including the new skills he has learned. My acceptance letter arrived within one week of starting at the University of Suffolk. In what little time I had, I quit my job, applied for student finance, and moved to Ipswich to begin my education.…
On a dental mission in Sierra Leone
Dr Ghassan Radi, founder of dental charity Smile Again Dentistry, talks about his work creating a dental support network for local communities in Sierra Leone, West Africa. With a population of around 7.5 million people and a critical health workforce shortage, Ghassan has been travelling annually to Sierra Leone since 2018 to encourage the establishment…
Nightshift: becoming a beacon of hope for female technicians
Nina Frketin shares how Nightshift has grown in its first year and her three wishes for its future. For those who might not know, what is Nightshift? Nightshift is an online community that aims to support and put a spotlight on female dental technicians, celebrating and normalising them as leaders in the industry. That is…