The piston technique—a novel approach to canal obturation
Up to now, the gold standard of obturation has been the continuous wave compaction technique.1,2 However, this technique is difficult to perform and needs additional expensive equipment. Another option is a newly reinvented technique of single-point obturation with calcium silicate-based sealers (CSBSs).3 Their properties are well known. In general, these materials are biocompatible, non-toxic, non-shrinking […]
SMOP smart licence – the no commitment introduction to using SMOP
Join Emma Downing on Wednesday 24 April at 7pm as she discusses SMOP smart licence – the no commitment introduction to using SMOP. This webinar will explore SMOP by Swissmeda’s open platform and cloud-based storage solution for prosthetically driven implant planning and guide design. Learn how this platform helps with communication, sharing the workload and […]
MPs vote in favour of UK smoking ban
The House of Commons has voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban by 383 votes to 67. The vote took place yesterday (16 April) following the second reading of the tobacco and vapes bill, where MPs debated the potential efficacy of the smoking ban. Those that voted against the bill include 57 […]
Government exploring ‘non-van solutions’ after promising mobile clinics
The government is looking into ‘non-van solutions’ to the dental access crisis despite pledging a fleet of mobile clinics in the NHS dental recovery plan. In a document on the government website, it reports ‘limited availability’ of both dental vans and the required workforce to run them. It asks third parties to explore ‘other options such […]
Challenges and opportunities in the dental recovery plan
John Makin analyses the challenges and opportunities posed by recently announced changes to dental regulation and policy as a result of the dental recovery plan. We are in an election year and access to an NHS dentist is undoubtedly something that politicians of all parties will want to promise to their constituents. However, policies to […]
Patients ‘amazed’ by digital technology during consultation
Jan Einfeldt advises that you are far more likely to get patients to accept a treatment plan if you involve them in the consultation process. The Align Oral Health Suite offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative digital tools. These not only help clinicians diagnose dental issues more accurately, but also help patients to better understand […]
Entries open for SMILE Health dental start-up accelerator programme
BOSTON, US: SMILE Health is a business accelerator programme that aims to bridge the gap between dental and medical care by providing a platform for innovative solutions to be validated and scaled. The initiative is specifically tailored for novel start-ups and supported by industry experts and a network of strategic partners, such as Henry Schein […]
Government U-turns on plan to cut mental health services for hospital dentists
The government has U-turned on its decision to cut NHS Practitioner Health coverage for hospital dentists and doctors. However, the British Dental Association (BDA) said that answers are needed on how news of the cancellation was delivered to the profession at the last minute. According to the BDA, NHS Practitioner Health is the largest publicly […]
Medical history in patients with fibromyalgia
Join Stjohn Crean on Tuesday 23 April at 7pm as he discusses medical history in patients with fibromyalgia. In this webinar, VSSAcademy shines a light on the importance of understanding patients’ medical history, especially with patients suffering chronic or long-term conditions, and in this specific case, fibromyalgia. Join Professor Stjohn Crean as he interviews VSSAcademy’s […]
Align Technology launches new online campus
Seeking to elevate the standard of care in dentistry by equipping dental professionals with the latest tools and knowledge in dentistry, Align Technology has recently launched the Align Technology Campus. Serving as a unique e-learning platform for dental professionals, the campus offers a wide range of educational content in various languages, including English, German and […]