CDT scope of practice review ‘in the interest of public health’, association says
The Clinical Dental Technician Association UK (CDTA UK) responds to Andrew Barr’s article on why he is against a scope of practice review for clinical dental technicians. The CDTA UK appreciates the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue about the future of clinical dental technology. We read with interest the opinion piece by Andrew Barrs […]
How does smiling impact professional opportunities?
Brittany Pittham explores the power of smiling in the workplace and how dental professionals can navigate the demands of modern work environments. Would you hire someone with an attractive smile? What is the definition of an attractive smile? Society’s perception of an attractive smile is typically characterised by straight, white teeth that are proportionate to […]
Get on board with the Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2024
Building on last year’s triumph, the 2024 Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow launched at the North of England Dentistry Show, establishing a new standard of excellence in the dental community. The first of the 2024 Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshows, on Saturday 9 March, brought together some of the brightest minds in dentistry, showcased a robust evidence […]
Would you give your own practice a five-star review?
Practice plan regional support manager Sarah Barnard invites you to take a step back and adopt the role of your own Trustpilot or Google reviewer to see whether your practice really is worth five stars. As so many of us now search for products and services online, reviews have become an important indicator of quality. […]
Clinical Case: Bulk Fill Composite in Class I
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Antibiotics before dental treatment could save lives, research shows
Up to 78 lives per year could be saved if dentists could administer antibiotics to vulnerable patients with heart conditions before dental treatment, research shows. This comes as a group of professors discussed their concerns over the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE’s) guidelines position on the management of infective endocarditis (IE) in […]
Smartee’s new S8 clear aligners correct severe Class II malocclusion
SHANGHAI, China: Severe Class II malocclusion with skeletal components is difficult to treat with conventional orthodontic appliances owing to their limited impact on bone structures and thus may require surgery and tooth extraction. Treatment with mandibular advancement produces temporomandibular (TMJ) remodelling to support the new mandibular position and restores a Class I occlusion. Shanghai Smartee Dental Technology, […]
Additional powers for dental hygienists and therapists – what do dentists think?
Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without sign off from a dentist. We hear from dentists to see what they think. The move will streamline processes within dental practices, improve patient experiences and relieve NHS dental access issues, the government has […]
Becoming president of the Dental Laboratories Association
Ian Cumberland discusses the obstacles the dental technology industry is facing and what he hopes to tackle as Dental Laboratories Association president. Please introduce yourself Born and raised in Nottingham, I am the owner of a prosthetic laboratory called Ultimate Occlusion. I have grown-up children who still behave like children when it suits them! My […]
Digital fuel—what is propelling the markets for 3D printers and other CAD/CAM devices?
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Digital fabrication in dentistry encompasses new and old technologies—3D printing being in its early stages of development and other CAD/CAM systems having reached the ripe old age of 50. Given the tremendous shift towards digitisation that is taking place in dentistry, these technologies are expected to capture a broader swathe of […]