Insights from a thermoforming expert
Shae Chauhan, an expert in thermoforming and a super user of Iconic materials, provides insight into the differences between pressure forming and vacuum forming. The pressure forming advantage Accuracy and fit One of the foremost advantages of pressure forming over vacuum forming is its unparalleled accuracy. Unlike vacuum formers that pull from below, pressure formers […]
Direct pulp capping with the Bio-Bulk Fill technique
Septodont shares a clinical case study from Vincenzo Tosco focused on the preservation of pulp through direct capping. How can pulp vitality be successfully preserved and durable restorations achieved most easily? Dr Tosco’s clinical case study perfectly answers this question, demonstrating the use of the Bio-Bulk Fill procedure with one-step cavity filling with Biodentine XP. […]
Clinical Case: Esthetic anterior glass-ceramic crowns
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Don’t take your work on holiday
TOKYO, Japan: Leaving work at work, unplugging your mind from the dental office is not rocket science—provided that high-quality dental materials are used. Ideally, these materials should be suitable for the specific needs of the operator, case and patient. For cavity restoration with composite, Kuraray Noritake Dental offers the right products for dental professionals.
Kevin Lewis: Blind spots and unlevel playing fields
The law of unintended consequences is alive and well, Kevin Lewis discovers, as he explores the complexities surrounding the proposed reforms to ease the NHS dental workforce crisis. It is blindingly obvious that no government (of any complexion and whether central or devolved) can hope to resolve the current NHS dental access crisis without a […]
Tooth pain searches show 460% rise from 2010
Google search data shows that internet searches for ‘tooth pain’ have increased by 460% in the UK since June 2010. The term ‘toothache’ has also increased by 227% in the same period. Several other dental health problems have also increased in search frequency since 2010: Chipped tooth – 329% Gum pain – 330% Yellow teeth […]
Cancers caused by smoking reach highest level
New research shows that smoking-related cancers are at an all time high in the UK, with six people diagnosed every hour. In addition, the number of new cases have reached 160 per day – an increase of 17% compared to 2003 levels. Compared to 20 years ago, more than 20 more people are being diagnosed […]
Diverse, ethical, affordable – in defence of private dentistry
Neil Carmichael explores the diverse facets of private dentistry to challenge negative perceptions from the public and profession. In the current climate, private dentistry is often portrayed as the villain, both for the public, and arguably within the profession. It is often given as part of the reason that access to NHS dental care is […]
More than half of patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity
Colgate discusses the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity and explores potential solutions that can be recommended to patients. A study in Dental Clinics of North America found that 57% of patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity (Addy, 1990). ‘Dentine hypersensitivity is characterised by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentine in response to stimuli – typically thermal, […]
Dentistry Scotland Show: Glasgow calling
Plans for this year’s Dentistry Scotland Show are taking shape – and it is looking like an unmissable event for the whole team. This year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, boasting an expanded line-up of speakers, more exhibitors and countless compelling reasons to be in attendance. And the best part? […]