Paris 2024: new department to provide dental care to athletes
A first-of-its-kind oral health department has been created for the Paris 2024 Olympics to provide athletes with more specialised dental care. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has introduced an on-site oral health department in the capital, which will offer ‘precise and personalised medical services’ – including emergency care – to those competing. According to the […]
Holistic health – the full picture
Mark Allan explains that Bupa Dental Care’s top priority is taking care of the health and wellbeing of practice teams. Please introduce yourself My name is Mark Allan and I’m the general manager at Bupa Dental Care, which is a leading dental care provider in the UK. I’ve been in the role almost two years […]
What could a Labour government mean for dentists’ finances?
Neil Richardson gives an update on what the new Labour government might mean for dentists in terms of financial planning, including taxation and legislation. Speculation and rumours as to what could change under a new government with regards to taxation and policy have been rife, both in the run up to the election and following […]
More than 35,000 Scots left NHS dentistry for private care
Thousands of people in Scotland have walked away from NHS dentistry and opted for private dental care since 2019. According to findings obtained through a Scottish Labour freedom of information request, at least 36,818 patients have not opted for health service provision in a four-year period. In 2019, just 306 patients left for private care, […]
Up your game in impression taking: clinical insights for undergraduates
From changing techniques to seating trays, Mohammad Khalfan reveals his top clinical tips and advice when it comes to impression taking Know why you are taking the impression: Although this one may seem repetitive, knowing what you want to do with the impression will dictate your anatomy. I cannot change that, unfortunately. Is it for […]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: what can practices learn from it?
This month, Lucie Simic discusses why Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a blueprint for engaging the modern workforce in dental practices. Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ has not just captivated audiences, but also provided a masterclass in engagement, authenticity and connection. I will happily admit to some major FOMO (fear of missing out) while it felt […]
Managing caries and motivating change part 1: Caries risk assessments
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The FAS Aligner System and the treatment of temporomandibular disorders
When there is alteration of any of the internal structures that make up the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), it can be said that we are facing possible temporomandibular disorder (TMD). It should be noted that, according to Wu et al., only 17% of the population is free of TMJ problems, and 83% present with mild to […]
Results of cleft lip/palate and maternal metabolism study surprise researchers
Last month, Dental Tribune International (DTI) covered a new study on how lipid metabolism and maternal weight influence orofacial cleft (OFC) risk in infants, based on research done in Thailand. The study indicated that mothers outside normal weight ranges and those with low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are more likely to have infants […]
Two thirds of Scottish dentists believe payment reform is an improvement
Some 66% of Scottish dentists believe last year’s SDR (Statement of Dental Remuneration) changes are an improvement of the previous model, a survey suggests. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) also believe this reform cannot be the ‘final destination’ for NHS dentistry. This survey is the first evidence from frontline dentists since the payment reform was […]