Catch up with this week’s dental news – 3 August 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… ‘Robot dentist’ completes first dental procedure An AI-driven robotics system, dubbed a ‘robot dentist’, has completed its first fully-automated dental procedure on a human. Designed by Perceptive, the robotics system aims to complete…
How 3D-printing technology and printing angle affect the accuracy of dental casts
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Being able to accurately replicate intra-oral conditions is vital for successful restorative treatments. Although digital workflows have reduced the need for stone casts produced from conventional impressions, for cases that need physical casts, 3D printing is far superior in terms of sustainability in both material wastage and time. Researchers at Biruni University have […]
Update on UK data protection and GDPR
Join Pat Langley on Wednesday 7 August at 7pm as she shares an update on UK data protection and GDPR in dentistry. This webinar aims to demystify data storage and use, data protection and data sharing. Learning outcomes Pat Langley In 2010 Pat founded Apolline to provide compliance support to dental practices and groups. She…
Study identifies gaps in Turkish dentists’ knowledge of oral cancer and mucosal lesions
RIZE, Turkey: According to the American Cancer Society, 58,450 new oropharyngeal cancer cases and 12,230 deaths are expected in the US alone in 2024. The World Health Organization’s Global Cancer Observatory reported 2,246 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer and 551 deaths in Turkey in 2022. These figures highlight the importance of early diagnosis and the appropriate […]
How can NHS dentistry be fixed?
Following the Labour government’s discussions with dental leaders on how to fix NHS dentistry, we hear some proposed solutions from the dental profession. Vincenzo Marino, CDT and owner of Advanced Aesthetics of Cambridge My solution for creating a solution for the NHS is more of lessening the burden as many dentists have too many eggs…
Inclusive dentistry: a calling not a career
Dental Sky shares the inspiring story of Lyndsay Davidson’s career, who balanced family life with further training to get started with inclusive dentistry. Dentistry is a field often defined by the passion of its professionals to advance their skills to benefit their patients. For many, it is more than just a career – it’s a…
What has changed in the dental lab acquisition market?
Julian Perry evaluates the consolidation of the dental laboratory market over the last 10 years and its impact on acquisition prices. The consolidation of the dental laboratory market over the last decade has had a significant impact on the industry, particularly regarding the prices paid for acquisitions. Here are some of the the factors and…
Dentistry’s Guide to CBCT Systems
Choosing the right cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system for your dental practice is an important decision, but it can be complicated. Dentistry’s Guide to the best CBCT systems provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the leading brands and models of CBCT scanner, helping you decide which will be most appropriate for your practice and…
‘Robot dentist’ completes first dental procedure
An AI-driven robotics system, dubbed a ‘robot dentist’, has completed its first fully-automated dental procedure on a human. Designed by Perceptive, the robotics system aims to complete restorative procedures ‘an order of magnitude faster and more accurately than any human’. The technology combines both AI-driven 3D imaging software and a robotic arm for performing dental…
Align Technology introduces iTero Design Suite
TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has introduced the iTero Design Suite, a new software innovation aimed at helping dental professionals increase practice efficiency and enhance the patient experience by reducing treatment times. This intuitive software is designed for in-practice 3D printing and is expected to be available in select markets later this year.