Kevin Lewis: Is this the brave new world of dentistry?
Brave new world?: Kevin Lewis suggests that the future is not made any brighter by ignoring lessons from history. It is 92 years since Aldous Huxley described a future world that suffered the consequences of having become too dependent upon science and technology (and also too trusting and blind to its risks), and which devalued…
NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet reversing type 2 diabetes
The NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet programme is successfully beating type 2 diabetes, with almost one third of cases permanently reversed. This is according to a new study which looked at the data of some 7,540 people who took part in the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme between September 2020 and the…
Private Dentistry Awards 2024 – enter now!
The esteemed Private Dentistry Awards are open for entry – find out everything you need to know about entering. The Private Dentistry Awards represent the pinnacle of recognition in the UK and Ireland’s dental community, setting a gold standard for excellence. Chaired by Dr David Houston and judged by a select group of dental experts,…
Health expert condemns ‘appalling’ attacks on NHS staff amidst violent unrest
The chief executive of a medical defence organisation has issued a statement denouncing growing threats of violence against healthcare workers. MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said there was ‘no excuse or justification’ for the behaviour. This comes amidst the spread of disorder and criminality following a number of far-right and anti-immigration rallies across the UK.…
Why my dental nursing career makes me a better mother
Stevie Farndon explains how she balances motherhood and work, and why the experience has been so fulfilling. What motivated you to return to dental sales after having your daughter, Camden? What motivated me to return to dentistry after having Camden was a combination of practical and personal reasons. Officially, I returned to work after five…
Almost one million children have tried vaping, experts warn
Around 980,000 – or almost one in five – of 11 to 17 year olds have tried vaping, according to new data. While more than half (53%) had only tried vaping once or twice, only 1.3% of participants said they no longer vaped. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) estimates that 230,000 children vape more…
The digital laboratory of the future is automated
In 2017, master dental technician Stephan Kreimer joined the family business as the managing director of Kreimer Dentallabor, a state-of-the-art dental laboratory based in Warendorf in Germany, about an hour north-east of Dortmund. Since his entry into the family business, Kreimer has focused on advancing digital dentistry and leveraging 3D printing to increase the laboratory’s […]
Northern Ireland exempt from EU dental amalgam ban
BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Earlier this year, the European Parliament voted in favour of a total phase-out of dental amalgam from 1 January 2025. This decision led to serious concerns regarding dental care provision in the UK and especially in Northern Ireland. At the end of July, the European Commission extended the period of use of […]
Personal Oral Protocol concept
In the field of dental prosthetics, digital communication has undergone a major revolution in recent years, transforming how dental technicians interact with dentists, laboratories and patients. Thanks to technological advancements and innovative digital tools, digital communication in dental prosthetics has improved treatment efficiency and the accuracy and quality of the final results. The Personal Oral […]
Why we need more regulation from the GDC
Neel Kothari shares why, in one particular area, more regulation is needed from the General Dental Council (GDC). I must admit that I never thought I would be writing an article calling for more regulation, especially from the GDC. But there is one area of our professional lives that I believe is so vague that…