Using phased personalised care plans to manage root caries, especially among older people
As restorative dentistry shifts focus from core operative procedures to individual patient needs and values, the demand for holistic patient care for long-term oral health is increasing. A recent book, A Clinical Guide to Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry, provides clinicians with guidance on navigating the entire clinical journey of minimum intervention oral healthcare, prioritising […]
Go green, go digital
Alan Clarke shares how Paste Dental has successfully embraced sustainability through the latest digital dentistry technology. In the heart of a bustling city, we found a dental practice that’s setting a new standard in sustainable dentistry. We sat down with the founder and lead dentist of Paste Dental in Belfast, Dr Alan Clarke, to discuss […]
GDC urged to strengthen commitment to reduce backlog in case examiner process
MDDUS (Medical & Dental Defence Union of Scotland) is urging the General Dental Council (GDC) to redouble its commitment to ease the existing backlog in the case examiners process. The dental defence specialist said that delays in concluding the case examiners’ consideration of allegations against registrants is a cause of stress and anxiety amongst dentists. […]
NHS dentistry a top concern for voters, poll suggests
A recent Yougov survey has indicated that NHS dentistry is a top concern for voters in the run up to the upcoming general election. The survey, which was carried out on behalf of the British Dental Association (BDA), asked participants for the most important issues facing their local area at this time. Nearly a third […]
Should the scope of practice for clinical dental technicians be expanded?
Last week, we asked the profession if the scope of practice for clinical dental technicians should be expanded – here’s what was said… Dentistry’s Big Questions explores the hottest topics of the profession. Last week’s question was: Should the scope of practice for clinical dental technicians be expanded? Based on our poll, 82% said yes, […]
A guide to launching a dental practice
Opening a new dental practice involves crucial decisions – Ads Thanki shares a comprehensive timeline to help with the launch. Unsure about the optimal timing for each step in your dental practice launch? Here’s a timeline detailing when to complete various tasks, including smaller steps in between and final pre-opening activities leading up to your […]
Curcumin holds promise in treating oral disease and cancers
BARI, Italy: An increasing number of products are appearing on the market aimed at replacing toothpastes and mouthrinses containing synthetic constituents with less-processed alternatives. One of these ingredients in alternative oral care products is curcumin, and researchers in Italy have recently conducted a systematic review of studies investigating whether it is able to provide the […]
A look into the Implant Solutions World Summit 2024: Interview with Dr Malene Hallund
Dr Malene Hallund is an esteemed oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the visionary owner of the NORD advanced dentistry and oral surgery practice in Copenhagen in Denmark. She is also one of the scientific chairs of Dentsply Sirona’s highly anticipated Implant Solutions World Summit 2024, which will take place from 13 to 15 June in […]
What do dental professionals want to see in party manifestos?
With a general election fast approaching, Gaby Bissett spoke to a number of dental professionals about what they would like to see in party manifestos. On 22 May, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a UK general election for Thursday 4 July. With election campaigns in full swing, the dental profession will be keeping an eye […]
Emotional struggles caused by dentures revealed
The ‘hidden challenges’ and emotional struggles faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been revealed by a new study. Conducted by the University of Sheffield, the study aimed to understand the patient journey from tooth loss to adapting to new dentures. It observed two different groups – patients who have had dentures fitted […]