How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part three
In the third part of his series on sustainable dental waste management, Decon Pete discusses some simple swaps that can reduce your practice’s waste. This month I thought we would continue with the series of articles looking at ways that practices could become more sustainable. Last month we looked at how the new HTM 07-01 […]
Children ‘bombarded’ with junk food adverts in gaming livestreams
A new study found that young viewers are exposed to 52 minutes of junk food promotion for every hour of gaming livestreams watched. Researchers at the University of Liverpool recently investigated the extent and nature of food marketing via gaming livestreams on websites such as Twitch. They first analysed food cues in 52 hours of […]
Keep it simple with Panavia V5 cement
J&S Davis explains the benefits of Panavia V5 adhesive luting cement, including its aesthetics, strength and versatility. Modern day dental adhesive luting cement Panavia V5, is suitable for all substrates and indications, with impressive aesthetics, strength, and versatility. When comparing Panavia V5 to other cements on the market, the results are eye opening. Panavia V5 […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: a conversation to help others
Mark Allan, General Manager at Bupa Dental Care, and Dr Angus Pringle, a specialist orthodontist at Bupa Dental Care, share their views on the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Angus has family and friends who have faced mental health struggles and tragically lost loved ones to suicide. Mark and Angus are both sharing […]
Is your ‘scale and polish’ mindset costing you patients?
Beyond ‘scale and polish’: Claire-Louise Berry reveals why systemic health should be at the heart of your business right now. There’s been a notable shift towards recognising the crucial link between systemic and oral health. However, regrettably, only a minority of dental clinics actively embrace this connection. This isn’t merely a passing trend; it underscores […]
MPs call for action on British Army dental ‘crisis’
‘A matter of urgency’: The news that nearly 30,000 British Army soldiers are awaiting dental care has sparked MP concern. This comes as data from the Ministry of Defence revealed more than 27,000 troops across the British army, navy and air force need urgent dental treatment for rotten teeth or gum disease. Last December, some […]
Obesity linked to more than 30 types of cancer
A recent study suggests that obesity may contribute to 40% of new cancer cases, and it has been linked to 32 different types of cancer. Carried out by researchers from the Lund University in Sweden, the study monitored the weight and lifestyle of 4.1 million people over four decades. During this time, some 332,500 cancers […]
Osstem-Hiossen Meeting in Europe 2024 to be held in London
LONDON, UK: The 2024 Osstem-Hiossen Meeting in Europe will be held in London on 22 and 23 November at the iconic Wembley Stadium. Over 16 world-class speakers will lead sessions offering innovative perspectives on soft-tissue management, bone enhancement procedures and immediate implant techniques, and advanced surgery will be performed live. Besides the scientific programme, the symposium […]
NHS to private: closing the income gap more quickly
Zoe Close reflects on how the time taken to close the gap between NHS and plan income when introducing a plan is now much shorter than in years gone by. There have been many changes over the 30 or so years I have been working in the dental industry. The contract changes in the early […]
Are you happy tired or sad tired? It makes a difference
Do you know the difference between happy tired and sad tired? Chris Barrow explains how you can tell which you are and what to do about it. Here’s a trend I’m spotting for May 2024. Clients are once more sharing with me the symptoms and consequences of being overwhelmed and burnt out. Choose your own […]