Clinical Case: Black Triangle Closure Using Bioclear© BT Matrices
Using 3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, 3M™ Elipar™ Deep Cure-S LED… The post Clinical Case: Black Triangle Closure Using Bioclear© BT Matrices appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Which country has the highest level of graduate dentists?
Romania has the highest rate of graduate dentists in Europe with 9.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to a new study. In 2022, 14,313 dentists graduated in the EU, representing 3.2 dentist graduates per 100,000 inhabitants. The number represents a slight increase from 2021, up from 3.1. Reported by Eureporter, behind Romania sits Portugal (9.1) and…
UK riots: calls for dentistry to ‘stand strong’ against racism
In light of the current UK riots, the dental profession needs to stand strong and in solidarity – regardless of race, ethnicity or faith, says the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG). Over the last week, the UK has witnessed the spread of disorder and criminality following a number of far-right and anti-immigration rallies. Violence…
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation involving Froggymouth
The prevalence of malocclusion in adults is equal to or greater than what is documented in children.1 Studies in Sweden and the Netherlands have reported a prevalence of malocclusion of 40%–76% in adults. 2, 3 A study of US Army recruits reported that 77% had some malocclusion and required orthodontic treatment, and 16% had malocclusion […]
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…