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Restauration tief subgingivaler Defekte

Vor-Ort-Event Zur Versorgung tief subgingival reichender Defekte existieren verschiedene zweiphasige Ansätze, entweder mithilfe von Kompositmaterialien alleine oder mit unterschiedlichen Materialgruppen im Sinne von Hybridrestaurationen. Im Rahmen des Kurses werden die unterschiedlichen Techniken beleuchtet und mit klinischen Fällen anschaulich aufgezeigt. Außerdem werden Tipps zur Lösung alltäglicher klinischer Probleme (Trockenlegung, Blutungskontrolle, Adhäsivtechnik, Approximalkontaktgestaltung etc.) bei der restaurativen […]

Revolutionising dental implant planning

This month, Morven McCauley discusses how harnessing AI for CBCT scan interpretation has revolutionised her dental implant planning. Last year, I made my first trip to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. The buzz of IDS that year seemed focused on the advancements in artificial intelligence and 3D scanning and printing. Since then, over […]

Restauration tief subgingivaler Defekte

Vor-Ort-Event Zur Versorgung tief subgingival reichender Defekte existieren verschiedene zweiphasige Ansätze, entweder mithilfe von Kompositmaterialien alleine oder mit unterschiedlichen Materialgruppen im Sinne von Hybridrestaurationen. Im Rahmen des Kurses werden die unterschiedlichen Techniken beleuchtet und mit klinischen Fällen anschaulich aufgezeigt. Außerdem werden Tipps zur Lösung alltäglicher klinischer Probleme (Trockenlegung, Blutungskontrolle, Adhäsivtechnik, Approximalkontaktgestaltung etc.) bei der restaurativen […]

Study points to lack of formal education on cannabis in dentistry

BUFFALO, N.Y., US: As the field of medicine continues to evolve, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recognised the importance of integrating knowledge about medical cannabis, including therapeutic issues and legal complexities, into dental education. In line with the ADA’s thinking, a recent study has explored dental students’ understanding of cannabis and cannabinoids, revealing significant […]

Henry Schein appoints three new executive management committee members

NEW YORK, US: Global dental supplier Henry Schein has announced three new appointments to the company’s executive management committee. The appointees are Tom Popeck, who is CEO of Henry Schein’s Healthcare Specialties Group, and Steve Boggan and Bianka Wilson, who were recently named co-CEOs of the company’s Global Oral Reconstruction Group.  

From NHS to mixed practice

Practice owner Amit Jilka shares his success story with the mixed practice model in this edition of the Business of Dentistry Podcast. How do you retain a sizeable NHS dental contract while building a successful private practice at the same time? That was the question Dr Amit Jilka faced when he bought his practice, Abbey […]

Take control of biofilm formation in dental unit water lines

Jenny Nixon, business development director at Dentisan, explores why biofilm is so prevalent in dental unit water lines and what can be done to prevent it. The challenge with biofilm is widespread in dental practices, particularly in dental unit water lines (DUWLs) which, due to their very nature, provide the ideal environment for bacteria and […]

Simple restoration creates illusion of depth

Elaine Mo describes restoring a carious molar with durable composite resin, overcoming the challenge of naturally deep fissures. Direct composite restorations can be one of the most adaptable, minimally invasive ways to restore decayed, fractured and worn teeth. In the following case, two carious molars were restored with composite resin. The treatment focused on creating […]