Patient records: legal issues to avoid
Simon Kidd discusses the dentolegal issues involved in retaining and accessing patient records during your dental career – and after retirement. Patient records should only be accessed on a need-to-know basis, with a legitimate and lawful reason for doing so and not for any personal reasons. Indeed, there have been instances where healthcare providers have […]
“At SHINING 3D, our aim is to enhance the lives of dental professionals through cutting-edge technology”
SHINING 3D provides a fully integrated 3D digital solution for a wide range of dental applications including restorative, orthodontic, prosthodontic and surgical cases. The company offers a user-friendly interface for both dentists and dental technicians, featuring intra-oral scanners, laboratory scanners, 3D printers and resins. Its software integrates seamlessly with any open system, offering users the […]
“Don’t underestimate the positive effect of digital dentistry”
One of the companies featured at this year’s DDS.Berlin event is NextDent by 3D Systems, an industry leader in 3D printing solutions that help enhance tasks in dental laboratories and practices. As well as exhibiting their latest products and innovations in the field of 3D printing, the company also hosted a free workshop, titled “The […]
The future of NHS dentistry: we need an honest conversation
Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones caught up with BDA chair Eddie Crouch to get his take on the prospects for NHS dentistry. Nigel Jones (NJ): Eddie, I see there have been 1,200 media appearances and 8,000 mentions in local press post-pandemic. They’re impressive stats! I’ve been working with the profession for over […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 29 June 2024
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Is dentistry inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community? This Pride Month, we asked our audience whether dentistry is an inclusive profession for the LGBTQ+ community. Dentistry’s Big Questions explores the hottest topics of the profession. In honour of […]
Tradition meets innovation with BEGO’s VarseoSmile Crown plus
BERLIN, Germany: Digital dental technologies are changing the way that dental technicians work and attendees at DDS.Berlin 2024 heard that long-perfected analogue techniques are providing a strong foundation for the ongoing digital transition. At the event, which is taking place on 27 and 28 June, BEGO, a specialist in the development of dental 3D-printing materials, […]
“You need a partner who thinks it through for you”
For clinicians of all experience levels, DDS.Berlin has been the prime opportunity to take their practice to the next level with companies bringing their very best in technology and technique and providing hands-on learning. Dental Tribune International spoke with Holger Emmert, head of marketing for SprintRay Europe, about what he felt clinicians would take home […]
“We are a truly global company”
One of the companies featured at this year’s DDS.Berlin is American based Carestream Dental, an industry leader in dental imaging technology. As well as promoting their latest products and approaches, the company is also hosting a hands-on workshop, titled “Predictable digital implant planning: Carestream Dental 3D imaging and SMOP.” Robert Leonhardt, sales leader Germany and […]
Navigating multiple roles: the treatment coordinator’s challenge
Tracie Barnett explains how to juggle aspects of multiple roles from dental nurse to receptionist as a treatment coordinator. As treatment coordinators, we often find ourselves juggling various responsibilities, sometimes stepping into the shoes of a dental nurse or receptionist. This flexibility can be both a testament to our versatility and a source of significant […]
DDS.Berlin: Introducing Medit’s new product, the Medit i900
Medit, a global provider of 3D intra-oral scanners and an all-in-one digital dentistry platform, has launched its third-generation intra-oral scanner, the Medit i900. Redefining the landscape of intra-oral scanners, the Medit i900 offers a comprehensive solution that will elevate the capabilities of dental practice and enhance dental professionals’ ability to deliver outstanding patient care. The key features, […]