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 […]
Introducing private dentistry into your practice
Practice Plan head of sales, Zoe Close, talks with practice owner Chris Groombridge to get his thoughts on mixing NHS and private provision. Despite the changes to the threshold last year, many NHS practices are still facing the prospect of punitive levels of clawback. So, is introducing at least some element of private dentistry the […]
When is the right time to deliver IPR?
Farooq Ahmed explores the topic of interproximal reduction (IPR), whether we should be delivering it to orthodontic patients and when is the best time to assess. Please introduce yourself I’m Farooq Ahmed. I’m a consultant and specialist orthodontist working in central and north London at Guy’s Hospital and in private practice. I’ve been qualified as […]
Orthodontics: to extract, or not to extract
This month, Saba Qureshi explores the longstanding debate around whether or not to extract teeth during orthodontic treatment. Before all the avid Shakespeare enthusiasts come for me, I realise that’s not the phrase, but humour me this one time while I explore the age-old orthodontic argument of ‘extraction versus non-extraction’ therapy. Since the introduction of […]
How to keep your practice up to standard
Pat Langley looks at how the CQC regulates dentistry and what you can do to ensure your practice complies. Compliance is a critical part of running a dental practice. It covers a huge range of topics, but at its heart it is straightforward. Put simply, compliance is about being able to consistently demonstrate that you […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 20 July 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Current NHS dental contract ‘can’t go on much longer’, says dentist We heard from one principal dentist who shares why he continues to carry out NHS dentistry despite losing money and the reform […]
Utilising R-SWEEPS laser-assisted irrigation for the treatment of chronic periapical periodontitis
A 48-year-old female patient was referred to our clinic owing to a defective amalgam restoration on tooth #46. She had spontaneous acute pain in the area of tooth #46 when eating, and the pain had increasingly become unbearable at night, causing her to lose sleep. The patient was healthy, had no known allergies and good […]
EU amalgam ban: dentists in Northern Ireland granted exemption
The European Commission has approved an exemption for Northern Ireland from the EU’s new amalgam regulation, sparking reaction from the dental profession. The Department of Health (DoH) confirmed it has secured a derogation from the EU’s new mercury regulations. The ban on the use of mercury fillings in dentistry kicks in from 1 January 2025. […]
Are Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘sharpened’ teeth ethical?
Cosmetic dentists respond to the news that musician Machine Gun Kelly has had his teeth altered to create ‘vampire fangs’. On 15 July, the rapper and singer-songwriter revealed the results of a cosmetic dental procedure to create pointed upper canines on Instagram (photo: @machinegunkelly). He also debuted tooth gems on the upper lateral incisors. The […]