What was the first “mass-produced” toothbrush made from in 1780?
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A non-surgical orthodontic approach using clear aligners in a Class III adult patient
Over the past decade, there has been a notable surge in the use of clear aligners, and their benefits and advantages have been extensively documented. Nowadays, aligners can address a wide range of malocclusions, and the complexity of cases that can be effectively treated with aligners has increased remarkably.
Australian Dental Association data shows children suffer from a “flawed hospital funding model”
SYDNEY, Australia: A lack of space in surgical theatres in Australia has led to around 1,500 children suffering from prolonged pain from oral health conditions that could have been prevented in the first place. In an effort to expand oral health knowledge as part of World Oral Health Day (20 March), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) […]
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 […]
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% […]