Going paperless: green dentistry can truly improve profitability
SmileVision explains the benefits of going paperless in your dental practice – both for the planet and for your profits. Green dentistry, eco-friendly dentistry, sustainable dentistry – call it what you will, there’s a big drive at the moment for dental practices to reduce their impact on the environment and avoid wasting valuable resources. There […]
Think handpiece servicing, think DD Repairs
Formerly known as Mi-Tec and Handpiece Express, DD Repairs unites over 75 years of collective experience in handpiece repair to deliver outstanding quality and convenience. One part of our business that we’re proud of and would like to champion more in 2024 is DD Repairs. Put simply, DD Repairs is a dental handpiece and small […]
FMC partnership with ADAM ‘will make practice managers’ lives easier’
FMC, publisher of Dentistry and Dentistry.co.uk, is delighted to announce its partnership with the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM). The joint venture will unlock the power of Dentistry Compliance and Dentistry CPD products for ADAM members. Practice managers and other non-clinical members of the dental team will have access to FMC’s vast library […]
UK to review guidelines on infective endocarditis prevention
LONDON, UK: Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Sheffield confirmed that dental patients at high risk of infective endocarditis (IE) should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatment. Based on their findings, they urged the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to update the current guidelines, which do not […]
Thumb sucking: how can it impact oral health?
Many dentists have treated children and teenagers who have long-term dental problems caused by thumb sucking. But what exactly causes thumb sucking? What problems does it create? And perhaps most importantly, what are the best solutions? Thumb sucking Thumb sucking is natural. It starts in the womb and often continues until a child is around […]
Kent Epress Dental Supplies: on a sustainability pathway
Kent Express explains the sustainability initiatives it has introduced on its pathway to becoming one of the UK’s greenest dental suppliers. Already well established as one of the UK’s leading dental suppliers for more than 40 years, Kent Express Dental Supplies has now set its sights on becoming one of the industry’s greenest suppliers. And […]
What’s happening to the proposed smoking ban?
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would effectively initiate a smoking ban, has been dropped in the run-up to the general election – what does this mean? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak first proposed a smoking ban at the 2023 Conservative Party Conference in October last year. He said that, unlike other products, there is ‘no […]
S4S Dental Lab unveil its newly refreshed Smilelign product
We hear from S4S’s Phil McCall who describes some of the key changes to the Smilelign brand. Sheffield-based laboratory S4S Dental launched the hotly anticipated refresh of their Smilelign product on 15 May. Packed with brand-new features that benefit both the dentist and the patient, the refresh to this long-established brand looks to create a […]
3D-printing inlays, onlays and overlays with SprintRay: A revolutionary approach to dental restorations
Dentistry has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of 3D-printing technology. Gone are the days when patients had to endure multiple visits for restorative procedures. With cutting-edge 3D-printing solutions, dental professionals can now offer patients a more efficient and convenient experience. This article explores the use of 3D-printing technology to create inlays, onlays and […]
The 122 Taper Kit: An innovation in dental implant technology
SEOUL, South Korea: Precision and ease of use are crucial for patient comfort and optimal results in implant dentistry. Osstem Implant, one of the leaders in dental implant technology, has proved itself to be an innovative force in this field. For dental professionals striving for excellence in patient care, Osstem’s implant placement kits are not […]