Smile Escapes

How can we maximise the impact of dental therapists?

Cat Edney explains why utilising dental therapists’ entire scope of practice is crucial and offers some advice for achieving it. I’m Cat Edney, a dental therapist and founder of The Modern Therapist, providing training for both dental therapists and their teams to enhance dental therapy and better utilise therapists in dental practices. My passion stems […]

Gum Health Day 2024: is Gen Z caring for their gums?

Today (12 May) is Gum Health Day! This year, the campaign is focusing on the often-overlooked health of Generation Z’s gums. Gum Health Day is an international awareness campaign held every year on 12 May. It was initiated by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) 10 years ago to increase public awareness of the negative […]

“The success of autotransplantation of teeth depends on indication and technique”

Autotransplantation of teeth (ATT) is a promising approach that offers a blend of aesthetic, functional and economic benefits for patients with missing or compromised teeth. However, this therapy may be overlooked as a viable option for tooth replacement. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 speaker Dr Mitsuhiro Tsukiboshi, a pioneering figure […]

What to expect from a CQC inspection

When an inspector calls: the thought of a CQC inspection can cause worry for even the most experienced dental practice owner. Pat Langley shares an overview of what you can expect. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is primarily concerned with good outcomes for patients. This means its remit is to check that dental practices have […]

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 11 May 2024

It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… What does the latest interest rate news mean for dentistry? This week the Bank of England revealed that interest rates will be held at 5.25%. However it also suggested that cuts are likely in the future, perhaps […]