South West Dentistry Show – last chance to register
With less than a week to go, find out what’s on at the South West Dentistry Show and why it’s expected to be an unmissable event. The 2024 South West Dentistry Show is just around the corner! This Saturday 29 June, the show will be touching down at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. With a star-studded […]
Align Technology awards research grants to 11 universities
TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has announced the winners of its annual research awards, naming 11 universities in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The company behind Invisalign clear aligners, iTero intra-oral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software recognised the recipients for their work in advancing orthodontic and dental research with grants totalling US$300,000.
Amann Girrbach at DDS.Berlin: Bridging technology and patient care in digital dentistry
Amann Girrbach is a pioneer in dental CAD/CAM technology and is renowned for its comprehensive service offerings in the field of digital dental prosthetics. The company ensures seamless integration of its workflow solutions into laboratories and practices and caters for both newcomers and experts in digital dentistry. In the run-up to the Digital Dentistry Show […]
What are the differences between NHS pensions and private pensions?
Dental specialist financial adviser Daniel Nixon discusses the frequently asked question regarding the differences between NHS pensions and private pensions. The NHS pension scheme The NHS pension scheme (NHSPS) is a defined benefit scheme. This means the scheme promises to pay a guaranteed income when you retire, which for a practitioner is based entirely around […]
Choosing the ideal powder for powder therapy
Dental therapist Cat Edney explains the growing influence of powder therapy and how to choose the right powder for the job. From stain removal on natural teeth, restorations and orthodontics to essential long-term implant maintenance, powder therapy is heralding a new era of professional oral hygiene for dental hygienists and therapists. Powder therapy is a […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 22 June 2024
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dentistry Top 50 2024 Introducing the Dentistry Top 50 2024 – meet Dentistry‘s list of 50 trailblazers shaping the dental profession in 2024. Who are the game changers in dentistry today? Where are the trailblazers, the visionaries – […]
Henry Schein: new name, same excellent practice sales service
Maja Thompson introduces Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales – the new name for MediEstates. In April 2017, the MediHoldings group of companies became part of Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Since the start of the new millennium, MediEstates has grown and developed within the […]
Politicians should underpromise and overdeliver, says John Makin
John Makin analyses the potential impact of the upcoming genral election, and suggests what the public will expect from politicians and dental professionals alike. With the count-down on to polling day in this general election, it has been great to see the main political parties making commitments in their manifestos to improve provision of NHS […]
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part four
In the fourth part of his sustainable dental waste management series, Decon Pete discusses additional easy ways you can reduce your practice’s waste. This month, we are continuing the sustainability theme and outlining more ways practices could become more sustainable. My last three articles have looked at how the new HTM 07-01 update will impact […]
How to polish a composite restoration in the posterior area
Every dentist aims to polish to a high gloss without damaging the freshly modelled occlusal surface. To achieve this, it is essential to use high-quality polishing rubbers, and I use the plural form intentionally (Fig. 1). In my opinion, single-rubber systems are not capable of achieving an impeccable gloss in a safe manner. It is […]