Water, biofilm and dental unit water lines: manage, monitor and maintain
Join Jenny Nixon on Thursday 11 April at 7pm as she discusses water, biofilm and dental unit water lines: manage, monitor and maintain. This webinar will discuss the risks surrounding biofilm contamination of dental unit waterlines, as well as how to manage waterlines for potable output water. Attendees will understand how to monitor and recognise […]
Researchers hope ‘lollipops’ could detect mouth cancer
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received funding for a project to create mouth cancer-detecting lollipops. The flavoured lollipop could be set to speed up diagnoses and identify cancer at an earlier stage. They will be made using a type of smart material called hydrogel, which would be designed to capture proteins from the […]
On the pulse of endodontics—the key role of new technologies in root canal therapy
“Faster, higher, stronger”—this motto certainly no longer applies only to the Olympic Games. How can certain tasks be performed even more precisely, even better, even more smoothly? Where can one save precious minutes? And which techniques and technologies can be of assistance here? What is in vogue in endodontics right now? What are the research […]
Italian researchers test 11 new 3D-printing materials
PERUGIA, Italy: In recent years, the landscape of dental prosthesis fabrication has seen a significant shift with the advent of additive manufacturing technologies. This innovative approach has not only revolutionised design and manufacturing processes, but also introduced a plethora of new polymer materials tailored for dental applications.
Dentistry Awards 2024 – advice and tips from one of its judges
Ever wondered how to make your practice stand out when applying for an award? Events director Leanna Ellis talks to Ben Atkins, one of the long-standing Dentistry Awards judges and a previous entrant, about what makes a great entry. The Dentistry Awards is the largest dental awards ceremony in the UK. Known as ‘dentistry’s biggest […]
Bridging the dental workforce gap with AI
Mike Barniv explains how staffing challenges can be addressed with technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). In an era where industries across the globe grapple with workforce shortages, dentistry in the UK is no exception. The challenges of staffing, exacerbated by a confluence of factors including dwindling enrollment in dental education, the aftermath of the […]
Ukrainian refugees returning home for dental treatment
A mother from Ukraine has said she will return to the country in order to get dental treatment due to access troubles in the UK. According to a BBC report, the 36 year old said she was in ‘excruciating’ pain – but struggled to access NHS dentistry and could not afford private care. As a […]
DS Academy launches Indirect Restorative Course Series
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona (DS) has recently launched a new educational programme for dental professionals, the Indirect Restorative Course Series—a self-paced online course series that focuses on how digital dentistry can enhance the treatment outcomes of indirect restorations. The series covers the latest advancements in digital technology, the science behind material selection, the incorporation […]
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part two
Decon Pete discusses more simple changes dental practices can make to waste management to be more sustainable. Last month we looked at how the new HTM 07-01 update will impact the way practices think about healthcare waste management. I am starting to see many practices implement the new document as their healthcare waste providers start to […]
MIS organises its first international congress on minimum intervention dentistry
MADRID, Spain: The International Society for Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MIS) has recently announced that it will be holding its first international congress on 29 June at the headquarters of the Colegio Oficial de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de la Primera Región, the official association for dental professionals in the Community of Madrid. The prestigious event promises […]