Smile Escapes

BIOLASE announces delisting from Nasdaq amid ongoing financial difficulties

LAKE FOREST, Calif., US: On 18 June, the American dental laser manufacturer BIOLASE announced its delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market, a move which took effect on 20 June. The regulatory action resulted from the company’s failure to meet two important criteria for listing on the exchange: a minimum bid price of US$1 per share […]

Reasons to be cheerful – Chris Barrow on the dental landscape

Speaking to Practice Plan’s creative director Les Jones, dental business coach Chris Barrow dips into his well of optimism to share his assessment of the current dental landscape. Having lived through seven recessions and watched businesses bounce back, Chris Barrow is confident that the recent difficult economic cycle we have experienced is about to come […]

How has dentistry changed for LGBTQ+ professionals?

As Pride Month draws to a close, Anna Peterson reflects on how the dental profession has become more inclusive for LGBTQ+ professionals and what still needs to change. A few years ago I touched on my experiences as a gay woman in dentistry. I spoke about what the support was like for the LGBTQ+ community […]

Setting new standards with bionic hair brushes

Renfert introduces its bionic hair technology and the benefits of the evo line of ceramic brushes, all of which utilise bionic hair. In a world of dental technology where precision and stability are key, Renfert (Hilzingen, Germany) presents a game-changer in ceramic brushes: the evo brush edition. The special bionic hair technology used in these […]

Popularity of intra-oral scanners poised to soar in Latin America

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Intra-oral scanners (IOSs) have emerged as a transformative technology in digital dentistry, revolutionising impression taking and supporting diagnostics, treatment planning and monitoring. In 2023, the IOS segment captured a substantial share of the Latin American dental market, accounting for over 70% of CAD/CAM device sales. IOSs being relatively new to the […]

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 […]