Dentistry’s Guide to Dental Loupes
Introduction Dental loupes are integral to precision and efficacy in treatment. They are indispensable tools that magnify and illuminate the oral cavity, allowing for meticulous examination and precise intervention. Choosing dental loupes is a pivotal decision for any practitioner. Making the right choice can influence the clinician’s ability to perform procedures accurately and shape patient […]
Has direct access proved effective?
Last week, we asked the dental profession if direct access has proved effective – find out what people said here… Dentistry’s Big Questions is a brand new feature exploring the hot topics of the profession. Last week we asked the dental profession: Has direct access proved effective? Based on our poll, 79% of people believe […]
What does the latest interest rate news mean for dentistry?
The Bank of England has announced that interest rates will remain the same but said it is likely they will reduce shortly. Today (9 May) the Bank of England revealed that interest rates would be held at 5.25%. However it also suggested that cuts are likely in the future, perhaps as early as next month. […]
Clinical Case: Dual Shade in Class IV Composite Replacement
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Motivating your team
In training sessions, managers, dentists, leaders often ask me how they can motivate their team and keep them motivated. This is a million-dollar question, since so many leaders struggle to keep their staff motivated, connected and engaged. Over my more than 22 years of experience as a trainer and coach and having held the role […]
UK drops in global women’s healthcare rankings
A global survey of women’s healthcare suggests that UK women’s health has not improved on average since 2020, putting it behind several other countries. The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index surveyed 79,000 women in 143 countries on the topic of health and wellbeing. The report includes a league table, ranking women’s healthcare and wellbeing in […]
Oral rinse could provide early cancer screening, study says
A new study explores the use of a simple ‘swish and spit’ oral rinse that could act as an early screening for gastric cancer. The oral rinse would work by identifying biomarkers for cancer in the oral microbiome. Researchers analysed bacteria samples from the mouths of 98 patients, 30 of whom were known to have […]
Mastering digital impressions for dentures: where to start?
3Shape explains how to get started with an intraoral scanner to create flawless digital impressions in preparation for dentures. Intraoral scanning can revolutionise your practice, especially now that scanning for digital denture workflows has evolved to where it is today. Some denturists and clinicians will jump fully into this ever-developing field. Others may decide to […]
3D printing just got faster – introducing the SprintRay Pro S Arch Kit
SprintRay introduces the Pro S Arch Kit, accelerating dental 3D printing with speeds up to two times faster than previous SprintRay printers. The innovative Pro S Arch Kit accelerates the production of a wide array of dental appliances, boasting speeds up to two times faster than the SprintRay printers already are. From models in as little as […]
The use of inexpensive 3D printers to provide in-office solutions for immediate temporary restorations on implants
The use of 3D printers is rapidly gaining interest across the world. 3D printing is threatening to replace traditional subtractive CAD/CAM methods in dentistry owing to its ability to print complex geometries, provide minimal residual stresses, eliminate tool wear and material waste, and fabricate multiple objects in a single print. These innovative machines, in combination […]