Smile Escapes

Multi-year repair coverage for equipment purchases

DD introduces its new multi-year repair coverage, giving you peace of mind when purchasing dental equipment. Full-service dental repair and wholesale company DD has announced new two-year fixed rate service and repair contracts. These contracts have three plan variants and are intended to give dentists peace of mind regarding their equipment, as well as potentially […]

Dental technology is changing fast – are we ready?

Ashley Byrne discusses some of the changes and challenges that come along with advances in dental technology, and how the industry can adapt to this new era. I recently attended the LMT event in Chicago. My takeaway was that the industry is evolving faster than I anticipated. I’ve always maintained that our industry is changing […]

NHS staff report exposure to pornographic images at work

One in 10 respondents to a survey of NHS staff said they had experienced sexual harassment, including being offered money for sex and shown pornographic content. The survey was conducted by public service union UNISON and published on 8 April. Its more than 12,000 respondents included NHS healthcare staff such as nurses, paramedics, and administrative workers […]

UK urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines for potential endocarditis patients

SHEFFIELD, UK: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially life-threatening heart infection that is caused by dental bacteria in around a third of cases. A recent review led by researchers from the University of Sheffield confirmed that dental patients at high risk of IE should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatment. As antibiotic prophylaxis […]

What is the solution to anxiety in the waiting room?

PPL PRS explains how music can be used to alleviate fear and anxiety in the dental practice to make your waiting room a stress-free zone. A waiting room can be an anxious and stressful place for many people. However it’s also the first thing your patients see when they enter your practice. It’s therefore important […]