Dentistry Awards 2024: last call for technicians, CDTs and labs
Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians (CDTs) and dental labs: the final entry deadline for the 2024 Dentistry Awards is just around the corner. The awards, which recognise excellence across all walks of general practice, will take place on 13 September at their usual home of The Athena in Leicester. And with entry now […]
Asiga showcases human-centred design at DDS.Berlin
BERLIN, Germany: Held at the end of June, DDS.Berlin, the first edition of the Digital Dentistry Show, was packed with cutting-edge product releases for every phase of a digital dentistry workflow. Not to be outdone, Australia-based Asiga was on hand to demonstrate its award-winning resin 3D printers. Combining aesthetics and engineering, the compact printers are […]
General election 2024: is Labour’s dentistry plan already a done deal?
What will a new Labour government mean for dentistry? Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones shares his thoughts on the election result. Having studied Labour’s manifesto and their dentistry rescue plan (DRP) for clues as to how Labour will approach the unenviable task of addressing the state of NHS dentistry, Nigel talks through […]
Labour win the UK general election – the dental profession reacts
Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a landslide win this general election – we speak to dental professionals about how they are feeling towards the victory. As the polls predicted, Keir Starmer is now Prime Minister after the Labour Party won with a significant majority at yesterday’s general election, currently boasting 412 seats. […]
What does a Labour government mean for dentistry?
For the first time in 14 years, the UK has a change in government. But what will a Labour government do for dentistry? Yesterday, millions of people fled to the polls to have their say on the next UK government for the first time since 2019. As the polls predicted, Keir Starmer is now Prime […]
Study raises awareness to mitigate diagnostic overshadowing in vulnerable patients in dentistry
LONDON, UK: A recent UK study has pointed to the need for education and awareness in dental teams to avoid diagnostic overshadowing—misattributing physical symptoms to mental health or pre-existing disabilities—in patients with learning disabilities and/or autism. The research highlighted self-injurious behaviour as an indicator of head and neck pain, emphasising the importance of recognising self-harm […]
Practical tips for reliable endodontic treatment
Orifice opener, glide path file, shaping file and finishing file—for classic endodontic treatment, a compact system of nickel–titanium (NiTi) files is often sufficient to achieve reproducible results in the preparation of the respective root canal anatomy. The following case report illustrates how the skilful use of a fixed sequence of prebent files enables even dental […]
How Shilpa Shah is creating a legacy – and a brighter future
Dental Sky explains how Shilpa Shah balances compassionate care with environmental sustainability to shape a bright future for dentistry. Shilpa Shah is mindful of two critical aspects of dentistry: ensuring compassionate care for the most anxious patients and delivering this in the most environmentally sustainable way. At first glance, these two might seem mutually exclusive. […]
Infectious diseases update – what dental practices need to know now
Join Pat Langley on Wednesday 10 July at 7pm as she discusses infectious diseases update – what dental practices need to know now. The aim of this webinar is to provide an update on the infectious diseases that pose a threat in dental practice. Learning outcomes The current situation relating to COVID-19 The infectious diseases […]
How to build a brand that shines
Emily and Eleanor Pittard share their practical tips to help you create a memorable, consistent and strong dental brand. In the competitive landscape of dental care, simply offering excellent service isn’t enough. To truly thrive, we need to harness the power of effective marketing. This involves creating a strong brand, educating your team on your […]