Smile Escapes

Dental Practice Accelerator: the halfway point

At the halfway milestone of the Dental Practice Accelerator programme, Hannan Saleem and the mentors discuss how life changing this process really is. Having won the Dental Practice Accelerator, Hannan Saleem and his practice, the London Dental Centre, have been working extremely hard over the past six months. All with their mentors, Justin Leigh, Shaz […]

Experts condemn ‘alarming’ UK sugar consumption data

More than eight in 10 people (84%) in the UK eat at least one sugary snack per day according to research on sugar consumption by the Oral Health Foundation. A further 79% said they consumed up to three sugary snacks each day. Six in 10 (62%) respondents said their sugar intake came from food, including […]

“Our commitment to digital dentistry is a cornerstone of our strategy”

In this interview with Andreas Frank, Dental Tribune International explores the company’s advancements in dental technology. Frank discusses the impact of innovations like the DS Core platform and the EV implant family on dental practices and patient outcomes. He emphasises the importance of integrating digital solutions to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency and deliver superior patient care. He […]

Groundbreaking agreement expands dental care funding for children, the elderly and the disabled in Iceland

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: A new agreement signed on 13 June between the Icelandic Dental Association and Iceland Health, the country’s provider of publicly funded healthcare, is set to increase government funding for the dental treatment of children, the elderly and disabled people for the next five years. The landmark agreement continues the government’s commitment to pursuing equitable […]

Stop the rot? How the new British government plans to rescue NHS dentistry

LONDON, UK: After its recent landslide victory in the UK general election held on 4 July, the new Labour government has placed dentistry high on its list of priorities. Seeking to redress the national dental care crisis, a dire situation marked by difficulty in obtaining appointments, declining paediatric oral health, reduced public funding and an […]

The 2024 Irish Dentistry Awards shortlist

FMC is thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Irish Dentistry Awards – congratulations to all who made it. Now in its 13th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards continue to honour the best in the field, celebrating clinical excellence across Ireland. This year’s ceremony will be taking place on Saturday 7 September at The […]

How a dental therapist-led approach benefits all

A practice using a dental therapist-led system shares what this involves, and why it has been invaluable to both patients and the dental team. Jade Campbell, dental therapist In June this year, my principal dentist, Ali Abdelbagi, launched a dental therapist-led practice in Pontarddulais, a small town in South Wales. The practice aims to provide […]

Death by heart disease 66% more likely after tooth loss, study says

People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that heart disease risk was significantly higher for people who had lost all of their teeth. Lead researcher Anita Aminoshariae said: ‘The […]