What does Europe’s new AI act mean for healthcare?
STRASBOURG, France: The passing of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI act) on 13 March marks a pivotal moment in the regulation of AI technologies, holding profound implications for various industries, particularly healthcare. This comprehensive legislation aims to establish a balanced ecosystem in which AI can thrive, fostering innovation while ensuring safety, transparency and adherence […]
Menopause and oral health – it’s not just hot flushes!
Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing oral-related symptoms. The importance and awareness of oral microbiomes are increasingly being raised in general health these days, which fortunately in turn also raises the importance of oral health. However, the mouth is the gateway […]
Dental students are not exempt from risk of sharps injuries
PLYMOUTH, UK: The ramifications of sharps injuries within a clinical treatment setting extend beyond the immediate physical harm, potentially inducing anxiety, depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder among the affected individuals. A recent study within a UK university context explored the occurrence and aftermath of sharps injuries among preregistration healthcare students and determined that trauma […]
“The UltraGLOSS printing technique is an absolute winner”
As a certified dental technician, I have worked in, managed and owned several laboratories around the world. This has exposed me to many different analogue, digital and crossover techniques. Even though digital technology has been widely available in our industry for over two decades, the uptake and trust in this technology are still fairly low […]
Dentistry magazine and the green transition
Dentistry magazine is changing and the ‘why’ is just as important as the ‘how’ – here’s everything you need to know. Next month (April), Dentistry magazine will be delivered to readers as usual – with one significant difference. For the first time in its history, and from here on out, the regular issue will be A4 […]
Four ways to start the financial year off right
As we enter a new financial year, Wealthwide shares how dentists can get their finances in order and work towards their dream lives. Financial planning can be incredibly stressful. If you’ve been burnt by an experience with a previous financial adviser, or don’t have experience in building a plan, it can be tough to know […]
‘How I manage eight dental surgeries and 50,000 bees’
Amanda Mason discusses her passion for keeping bees and how it has helped her improve as a practice manager. Amanda Mason, practice manager at Formby AOHC mydentist, has worked within dentistry for over 30 years. Starting her career as a dental nurse, Amanda now manages a buzzing eight-surgery practice in Formby. Outside of her work […]
The Bollywood bash that gives back
Rowan Thomas reports back from the Bollywood Dentist Jhumka Ball 2024, dentistry’s charity tribute to Bollywood cinema. Saturday 3 February saw the UK’s Indian dental community gather for the Bollywood Dentist Jhumka Ball 2024. Hosted at the London Mariott Hotel in Mayfair, the event was an elegant evening of dining, dancing and mingling with a […]
Scope of practice does not need review, says CDT
Andrew Barrs discusses why he believes an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical dental technicians would do more harm than good. This article is in response to the proposal made by the CDTA UK to expand the scope of practice (SOP) of clinical dental technicians (CDTs). It could be argued that the CDT […]
The fight for anaesthesia safety in dentistry—Part 3
Last April, Dental Tribune International first spoke with Drs Rita Agarwal and James Tom, paediatric anaesthesiologist and dentist anaesthesiologist, respectively, about the ongoing efforts towards improved safety in anaesthesia in dentistry. That conversation was continued in a second interview, and in this third part, they offer a critical look at attempts to improve safety for […]