Calls for water fluoridation scheme in Blackpool
Experts are calling for the fluoridation of Blackpool’s drinking water to help combat high levels of child tooth decay in the town. Figures show almost one third of five-year-olds in Blackpool suffer from tooth decay, with less than a third visiting an NHS dentist in 2021. This is compared to more than 40% across England, […]
The SAFE approach: facially generated treatment planning in clear aligner therapy
Facially generated treatment planning (FGTP) is a game-changer when approaching your clear aligner therapy cases – find out why with the Aligner Dental Academy. By integrating this holistic approach, FGTP ensures for personalised treatment plans, improved patient communication and better treatment outcomes. The SAFE approach created by Dr Raman Aulakh embraces FGTP and makes it […]
Fruit leather, chewing gum help reduce errors in panoramic imaging
TABRIZ, Iran: Incorrect tongue placement is the major cause of poor-quality dental radiographs, resulting in radiographic error of 40% to 80%. A recent study found that fruit leather can improve radiographic quality by helping patients hold their tongue in place against the palate. The findings might help reduce common errors in panoramic imaging and minimise […]
HR and employment law – where are we now?
Join Elizabeth Last and Sarah Buxton at 7pm on Wednesday 30 July as they discuss HR and employment law – where are we now? The webinar will discuss in detail the new legislation that has come in as of 6 April 2024, what was on the horizon and what the winning political party has promised […]
Paris 2024: new department to provide dental care to athletes
A first-of-its-kind oral health department has been created for the Paris 2024 Olympics to provide athletes with more specialised dental care. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has introduced an on-site oral health department in the capital, which will offer ‘precise and personalised medical services’ – including emergency care – to those competing. According to the […]
Holistic health – the full picture
Mark Allan explains that Bupa Dental Care’s top priority is taking care of the health and wellbeing of practice teams. Please introduce yourself My name is Mark Allan and I’m the general manager at Bupa Dental Care, which is a leading dental care provider in the UK. I’ve been in the role almost two years […]
What could a Labour government mean for dentists’ finances?
Neil Richardson gives an update on what the new Labour government might mean for dentists in terms of financial planning, including taxation and legislation. Speculation and rumours as to what could change under a new government with regards to taxation and policy have been rife, both in the run up to the election and following […]
More than 35,000 Scots left NHS dentistry for private care
Thousands of people in Scotland have walked away from NHS dentistry and opted for private dental care since 2019. According to findings obtained through a Scottish Labour freedom of information request, at least 36,818 patients have not opted for health service provision in a four-year period. In 2019, just 306 patients left for private care, […]
Up your game in impression taking: clinical insights for undergraduates
From changing techniques to seating trays, Mohammad Khalfan reveals his top clinical tips and advice when it comes to impression taking Know why you are taking the impression: Although this one may seem repetitive, knowing what you want to do with the impression will dictate your anatomy. I cannot change that, unfortunately. Is it for […]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: what can practices learn from it?
This month, Lucie Simic discusses why Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a blueprint for engaging the modern workforce in dental practices. Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ has not just captivated audiences, but also provided a masterclass in engagement, authenticity and connection. I will happily admit to some major FOMO (fear of missing out) while it felt […]