Five essential aligner tips for successful treatment outcomes
Aligner Dental Academy shares its top five tips for successful treatment outcomes when working with Invisalign orthodontics. Mentorship plays a vital role in professional advancement across various sectors, dentistry included. Defined as a supportive, motivational connection aimed at unlocking a mentee’s potential (Varney 2012), mentorship holds significant importance in all industries. This article highlights the […]
The magic of composites!
An overview of some new course content to follow from Dr Ash Soneji in collaboration with VOCO with a magical twist. Why did you get into dentistry and what areas do you enjoy the most? I was stuck for options for work experience and a family member sorted me up with a last minute placement. […]
Mental illness exacerbates NHS staffing crisis, says union
More than three in 10 respondents (31%) to a survey of NHS staff had taken time off work due to mental health issues in the past year. Published by UNISON on 7 April, the survey asked more than 12,000 NHS healthcare workers about their experiences of with mental illness and stress. The respondents reported problems […]
Panavia V5 cement – all you need for all you do
Junaid Saleem Malik discusses the benefits of the Panavia V5 cement system, from superior bond strength and excellent colour stability to a simpler cementation process. Within the field of dental materials science, change is often necessary to keep up with the demands of the modern-day clinician. Change also ensures that product performance can be improved […]
Low-cost tooth sensitivity liquid found to combat dental caries
NEW YORK, US: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of tooth sensitivity, and there is strong research interest in its off-label use to arrest dental caries. A study at the New York University College of Dentistry has now compared the efficacy of SDF with that of […]
Webinar to focus on peri-implant tissue augmentation and maintenance
Current treatment approaches focus on creating durable and healthy tissue around dental implants to prevent peri-implantitis, aiming for long-term implant health and stability. An upcoming free webinar will review clinical procedures and augmentation materials available to accomplish these goals. Dental professionals can learn how evaluate their treatment results and how to maintain augmented implant sites. […]
‘Enjoying every single moment’ – Dr Paul Midha on making it to the final five in The Apprentice
As Dr Paul Midha makes it into the final five of The Apprentice, we hear how he feels to have made it this far and why he is so overwhelmed by the response from the dental community. Hi, Paul. Welcome back! Hi, Gaby. Well, thank you for having me back. Life’s changed just a little […]
The advantage of digital occlusion control with the OccluSense – a panel discussion in TV talk show format
Join Rumpa Wig, Juliana Ebeling and Wolfgang Seuser on Wednesday 17 April at 7pm as they discuss the advantage of digital occlusion control with the OccluSense. This panel discussion webinar includes different objectives by the experts Dr Rumpa Wig, Dr Juliana Ebeling and dentist Wolfgang Seuser on digital occlusion control. Their presentations show the importance […]
General Dental Council announces its new CEO
Tom Whiting has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the General Dental Council (GDC), it has been announced. The regulator says he will take up his position in the next three months. Tom joins from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) where he is acting director general having been deputy director general […]
Does your practice team have a head cheerleader?
Les Jones speaks to Lucie Simic about the importance of having a ‘head cheerleader’ in your practice – someone responsible for making sure the team is thriving. As the problems with recruitment and retention of dental teams shows no sign of abating, it’s now more important than ever to ensure existing staff are happy and […]