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…
Trusting your gut: a dental nurse’s journey
Grace McBride, of Olive Tree Dental, offers her top tips for dental nurses searching for their next role or career move. Have you ever felt stuck in a comfortable job, even when you crave growth? This was me as a dental nurse. For over six years, I thrived in a small village practice, but due…
UK employees most likely to work while ill, research finds
Increased ‘presenteeism’ or working while ill was estimated to cost the UK economy £25 billion – but its workforce was among the least likely to take sick days globally. This ‘hidden cost’ is due to lowered productivity when ill. The analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) suggests that employees lose an average…
Zirkonzahn School: culture and adventure in the Italian Alps
The Zirkonzahn School offers a wide range of educational programmes, combining dental technical teaching with a school of life and culture. Among the several schools located in the heart of the Aurina Valley and conceived by the creative mind of Enrico Steger, the Military School is undoubtedly the most traditional training offered to the young.…
Changes to the NHS dentistry landscape in Scotland
Dental specialist financial adviser Morna Beattie, for Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses what life is like for NHS dentists in Scotland. Morna’s general consensus is that the outlook for NHS dentists in Scotland is a positive one, and those looking to remain within the NHS in Scotland have good reasons to stay. The increase in fees…
How to advertise facial aesthetics
Harry Singh discusses why you must make sure you follow the rules when promoting facial aesthetics at your practice. The advertising of facial aesthetics in the UK is a nuanced and highly regulated field, particularly when it comes to prescription-only medicines (POMs) like Botox. This article outlines what can and cannot be said regarding advertising…
The role of the CQC-registered manager
Ian Lloyd explains when a CQC-registered manager is needed, what is involved with their role and how to register. All new practices registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must decide whether they need a registered manager. If you are an individual provider who will manage and be responsible for the regulated activities at your…