A guide to laser technology in peri-implantitis treatment
Are you looking to integrate laser technology into patient care? This month, Morven McCauley shares a guide to choosing the right one for you. Recent studies have reported the frequency of peri-implantitis to be in the range of 1-19%. It’s a condition that surely all implant dentists have been presented with. Traditionally, treatment approaches have…
Decoding updated decontamination guidance in Scotland
Decon Pete breaks down key changes to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 and what they mean for dental decontamination processes. For some time now the various areas of the UK have been working towards relatively outdated 01-05 documents. This has now changed with the introduction of a brand new SHTM 01-05 for Scotland which was…
Government CQC review identifies ‘significant failings’
A government review has identified failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which are ‘hampering its ability to identify poor performance’. The interim report found that the regulator’s inspection levels were well below pre-COVID levels. It also described a lack of clinical expertise among inspectors and inconsistent assessments. Finally, the report identified issues with CQC’s…
Roundtable calls for DCP wellbeing advocate community
A recent roundtable tackled the issue of mental health and wellbeing among dental care professionals (DCPs) and how teams can provide support. Victoria Wilson recently organised a DCP wellbeing advocates online roundtable, co-hosted by dental consultant Claire Frisby. The aim of the session was to address the stigma of mental health and provide professionals with…
Surgical charity programme benefits from a significant legacy
The surgical charity Operation Smile is now the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from The European Aligner Society, it has been announced. A sum of £80,000 over three years will help the charity develop and support cleft lip and palate treatment programmes. These have a lasting impact in developing countries. Operation Smile carries…
“AI is becoming an invaluable tool”
Artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry has started to bloom in recent years. From a dental perspective, applications of AI can be classified into diagnosis, decision-making, treatment planning and prediction of treatment outcomes. Computer programs for dental use are becoming increasingly intelligent, accurate and reliable. In this interview, Dr Shepard DeLong, who is known for his use […]
What is the purpose of the coloured stripes found in some toothpastes?
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Dental Practice Accelerator: the halfway point
At the halfway milestone of the Dental Practice Accelerator programme, Hannan Saleem and the mentors discuss how life changing this process really is. Having won the Dental Practice Accelerator, Hannan Saleem and his practice, the London Dental Centre, have been working extremely hard over the past six months. All with their mentors, Justin Leigh, Shaz […]
Experts condemn ‘alarming’ UK sugar consumption data
More than eight in 10 people (84%) in the UK eat at least one sugary snack per day according to research on sugar consumption by the Oral Health Foundation. A further 79% said they consumed up to three sugary snacks each day. Six in 10 (62%) respondents said their sugar intake came from food, including […]
“Our commitment to digital dentistry is a cornerstone of our strategy”
In this interview with Andreas Frank, Dental Tribune International explores the company’s advancements in dental technology. Frank discusses the impact of innovations like the DS Core platform and the EV implant family on dental practices and patient outcomes. He emphasises the importance of integrating digital solutions to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency and deliver superior patient care. He […]