Do women in dentistry still face barriers?
Last week, we asked the profession if women in dentistry still face barriers – find out what was said… Dentistry’s Big Questions explores the hottest topics of the profession. Last week, we wanted to find out whether women still face barriers in dentistry. Our poll revealed that some 80% believe that barriers still exist within […]
Australia bans sale of vapes outside pharmacies
The Australian government has restricted the sale of vapes so they can only be legally bought from pharmacies in a move to cut the nation’s nicotine use. Implemented on Monday 1 July 2024, this new law has banned the sale, supply, manufacture, importation and commercial possession of non-therapeutic and disposable vapes. This means adults can only […]
Back scatter: Understanding the implications of radiotherapy for dental implants in head and neck cancer patients
OSLO, Norway: Head and neck cancer is the seventh-most diagnosed cancer group globally, and among its treatment modalities is radiotherapy, used as the primary therapy, as an adjuvant or palliatively. The treatment of head and neck cancer with radiotherapy presents a range of issues for the dental health of patients due to radiation injury to […]
Chifan Tai’s digital dentistry experience with Medit i900
Chifan Tai discusses his experience of a digital dentistry workflow using the new Medit i900 intraoral scanner. ‘Using an i900 for almost a month, I can feel the ease of use. An inexperienced assistant can do the same quality of scanning as experienced clinicians. Before testing the i900 in my clinic, the Dentsply Sirona Primescan […]
Avoiding complaints – a guide for practice managers
Julian Perry shares some helpful tips for preventing complaints against practice managers, nurses and receptionists. Since the return to work from COVID we have seen a substantial number of complaints, most of which have been born out of frustration by patients at the lack of access. What we have seen in addition to this is […]
“The offering we have is unparalleled in the dental world”
Nearly 1,200 dentists from 50 countries attended the second Dentsply Sirona (DS) World held in Dubai earlier this year. The event showcased the “ultimate experience in digital dentistry” and a refocused dental company that has changed the way it executes its strategy under the fresh leadership of President and CEO Simon Campion. Dental Tribune International spoke […]
General election 2024: John Makin calls for ‘measured solutions’ in dentistry
John Makin, head of the DDU, explains some of the take away points of this election and what he would like to see in the coming months. In terms of key talking points this election, the NHS is one of the strongest services on the planet, and is therefore deep in the psyche of the […]
Europe has lowest employee engagement worldwide, report says
Only 13% of employees in the European region were engaged in their role, representing the worst employee engagement worldwide. According to a new report, while 72% of European employees were found to be lacking engagement, a further 16% were actively disengaged. Half (49%) considered themselves to be struggling in life, while 4% said they were […]
Sustainability category added to Dental Industry Awards
Introducing the Sustainable Business Award category at the Dental Industry Awards, recognising sustainability champions in dentistry. With the highly anticipated Dental Industry Awards set to return for its 10th anniversary in 2024, FMC is delighted to announce the launch of a new Sustainable Business Award. With patients and practices more dedicated to reducing their environmental […]
Study highlights alarmingly high caries prevalence in Filipino toddlers
CALOOCAN, Philippines: According to the World Health Organization, 514 million children have caries of the primary dentition. Additionally, data from 2021 shows that early childhood caries (ECC) affects almost half of preschool children worldwide. Official surveys from the Philippines have reported consistently high prevalence rates of ECC for 5-year-olds, but the rate for younger children has […]