Going private? How to replace your NHS death benefits
Specialist financial adviser Simon Cosgrove discusses potential life insurance options when thinking about how to replace NHS benefits. When moving from NHS to private dentistry, many of my dental clients get in touch for guidance on replacing their NHS benefits. Active members of the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) are entitled to a series of really […]
The crucial role of persistence in customer follow-up
This month, Lucie Simic discusses going the extra mile to connect with patients. Just as was demonstrated when football manager Jurgen Klopp received a phone call from his dentist during a Liverpool FC press conference a few weeks back, one of the key elements in successful patient management is the art of persistence in customer […]
A peri-implantitis-free implant system for everyday use
Conducted in collaboration with the Medical University of Graz in Austria, a new long-term study with over five and up to 12 years of follow-up found no peri-implantitis around any of the two-piece Patent dental implants (Zircon Medical Management) placed. It is the second long-term study to yield these results. But how does Patent avoid chronic […]
How to combat impostor syndrome
Gail Gazelle offers tips and strategies to help new dentists overcome self-doubt and find career confidence. If you’re anything like most newly qualified dentists, you might have experienced feelings of ‘impostor syndrome’, a common phenomenon where accomplished individuals doubt their achievements and fear being exposed as a fraud. This feeling can be especially challenging in […]
Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK?
Last week, we asked the dental profession if dental nurses are paid enough in the UK – find out what people said here… Dentistry’s Big Questions is a brand new feature exploring the hot topics of the profession. Last week’s question was: Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK? Based on our poll, 82.8% […]
ClearCorrect – an advanced aligner system
Join Carolina Brown and Sze Hwei Lim on Tuesday 16 April at 7pm as they discuss ClearCorrect – an advanced aligner system. This webinar is for dentists experienced in clear aligner therapy and orthodontists considering integrating clear aligners into their daily practice, particularly for treating moderate to complex cases. Learning outcomes Participants will gain a […]
Almost five million calls made to NHS dental helpline
Labour Party data shows that more than 4.7 million people have called the NHS 111 helpline for issues relating to dental health since 2019. More than one million calls were made in 2020/21 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average number of calls per day then rose to 3,327 in 2023/24 from 2,024 […]
Redefining aesthetics with IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime
Dr Thomas Sealey and Simon Caxton talk us through their life changing aesthetics case with IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic. Using digital techniques, both Thomas and Simon were able transform the smile of a patient who had been suffering from excessive tooth wear. In a seamless collaboration between dentist and technician, the two dental professionals […]
Deep caries management using bio-bulk procedure
Joseph Sabbagh discusses the benefits of bio-bulk procedure using the Biodentine system for maintaining pulp vitality. Introduction The aim of this case study is to discuss two clinical situations treated with Biodentine and Biodentine XP with a 12-year follow-up. This emphasises the evolution and improvement made to the Biodentine system. Methods The protocol of using […]
The importance of sufficient and precise information
Emily Pittard explains how important communication and information is for lab, patient and dentist, and why this inspired her to create her own gingival characterisation shade guide. I started as a dental nurse with a strong understanding of documenting information, as it was my role to ensure all the dental notes were both accurate and […]