Advancements in intra-oral scanning technology: An interview with Karim Boussebaa
Intra-oral scanning has revolutionised dental diagnostics and treatment planning by enhancing the precision and efficiency of impression taking and communication of the information obtained. Increasingly, dental practices are acquiring intra-oral scanners in pursuit of the benefits of digital dentistry for dental professionals and patients. Align Technology has been at the forefront of this evolution with […]
It’s CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month!
Matt Everatt shares the importance of celebrating and recognising the unsung heroes of dentistry: dental technicians and clinical dental technicians. I would like to offer a massive ‘high five’ to my colleagues and peers this CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. It is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a heartfelt acknowledgment […]
How to find dental equipment suppliers you can trust
The BDIA explains how you can find trusted dental equipment suppliers for your business with its Member Directory. Operating a successful dental practice demands a steady stream of equipment, consumables and materials procured regularly. Yet amid the rising costs of running such a business, the allure of seeking out bargains and cheaper alternatives may seem […]
How to engage your team in green dentistry
A successful sustainability strategy requires buy in from the whole team – Kevin Rose asks how you can engage yours in green dentistry. The more you do, the more you get paid: set the direction, press the right button, measure, monitor and repeat. That may have once been the accepted, if not necessarily the most effective […]
Switching dental plan provider: a practice manager’s experience
Patient Plan Direct shares the experience of Heather Power, practice manager at Ibbott & Co Dental Practice, in making a successful switch of plan provider. Heather has been the practice manager at Ibbott & Co Dental Practice for almost four years. Overseeing a team of 15 across the three-surgery practice, she constantly seeks the best […]
Dentistry Live – Endodontics: a live root canal procedure
Join Simon Barnwell on Thursday 20 June at 7pm for Endodontics 1, a live demonstration of a root canal treatment, streamed directly from The Campbell Academy. Tune in to witness one of the UK’s leading dental experts provide a step-by-step guide to this complex procedure. This session is designed for dentists who wish to refine […]
Xylitol linked to risk of blood clots, study says
A new study warns of a potential link between xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener, and increased risk of life threatening health problems such as blood clots. A study published in the European Heart Journal found that consuming high levels of the sweetener was associated with increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. Xylitol is commonly […]
Dentists discover their digital selves at 3Shape Discover
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Digital dental technologies are changing daily dental practice. On 6 June, dental technology specialist 3Shape hosted 3Shape Discover, a virtual event that showcased new transformational tools and methodologies and launched the company’s new TRIOS Core intra-oral scanner. According to one of the experts who spoke at the event, digital dentistry means “the sky is the […]
Managing caries and motivating change part 1: Caries risk assessments
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What can NHS dentistry expect from the upcoming election?
As the general election approaches and with NHS dentistry a hot topic, Neel Kothari shares his thoughts on the political promises we can expect to hear. For many years now the dental profession has become accustomed to NHS dentistry being used as a political football around election times. Many will recall Tony Blair telling the […]