Smile Escapes

Nine in 10 practices falsely categorised as ‘accepting NHS patients’, says BDA

An investigation found that out of 100 practices categorised as accepting NHS patients, only 10 actually had capacity to do so. In April, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said that almost 500 more practices were accepting new adult patients across England compared to January. The DHSC claimed that this increase was as […]

General election 2024: the top talking points for dental professionals

Overwhelmed with the amount of information, opinions and debates surrounding the general election? We have pulled together some of the top talking points that dental professionals need to know. With just one week to go until the UK hits the polling stations, it is the first time in almost five years that the nation will […]

Top tips for making a winning awards entry in dentistry

With three of FMC’s dental awards officially open for entries, hear directly from judges on what makes a winning awards entry. FMC is pleased to announce that entry has opened for the Dentistry Awards, the Clinical Dentistry Awards and the Irish Dentistry Awards. Find out everything you need to know about the awards below, as […]

Worrying cycle of dental anxiety impacting family health, research finds 

New research from Bupa Dental Care has found that nearly half the population (44%) dread visiting the dentist and 76% of those put off the visit entirely. The study reveals that a leading cause of dental anxiety stems from childhood. Nearly two thirds suffering from dental anxiety have a family member who is anxious about […]

Can the business of dentistry be a force for good?

Denplan explains how you and your dental business can start your own sustainability journey with its support. At Denplan, we are proud to be a B Corp business, a recognition of our high environmental and social ambitions and continued positive impacts in using our business as a force for good. We’re a business without shareholders, […]

Making implantology simple with the MIS digital workflow

MISGAV, Israel: Digital workflows connect the dots in modern dentistry by merging several connected procedures into one complete treatment. The harnessing of digital tools facilitates accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, significantly improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency. Being part of Dentsply Sirona, MIS Implants Technologies is uniquely positioned to offer its customers comprehensive digital workflows, […]

Success strategies in advanced whitening 2024

Join Linda Greenwall on Wednesday 3 July at 7pm as she discusses success strategies in advanced whitening 2024. This lecture covers the current tooth whitening techniques used in dental practice, focusing on new whitening innovations for 2024. Discussing the classification of bleaching techniques into three categories is vital in order to assist with predicable treatment […]

Future-proof your dental team: ask ‘who’, not ‘how’

Shifting your focus from ‘how’ to ‘who’ will build a dental practice where team members can thrive, says Lucie Simic. On the journey to creating a dream dental team, one question should resonate more profoundly: ‘Who?’, not ‘How?’ Recently I was reminded of this principle by Steven Bartlett at the Birmingham Dentistry Show, but it […]

DDS.Berlin: First Digital Dentistry Show sees successful launch

BERLIN, Germany: The Digital Dentistry Show, an innovative new event series, will premiere on 28 and 29 June at the ARENA BERLIN in Germany. Under the name DDS.Berlin, this will be Germany’s first trade fair exclusively dedicated to the latest digital technologies in the dental field.