New unscheduled care requirements – still more questions than answers
Nigel Jones, Chris Groombridge and Simon Thackeray discuss the confusion surrounding the unscheduled care element of the updated NHS dental contract in England. On a recent Practice Plan webinar hosted by director Nigel Jones, dental practice owners Chris Groombridge and Simon Thackeray were inundated with questions about the unscheduled care element of the new NHS…
Dealing with your first complaint
While commonplace, it can be daunting to receive your first complaint – Bryan Harvey explains how to manage them professionally and appropriately. We know how upsetting it can be to receive a complaint at any stage of your career. But it can be even more distressing when you are a newly qualified dental professional starting…
New implant prognosis model shows strong five-year predictive value
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Unlike earlier implant prognosis models that focused on peri-implant bone loss or disease stage, a newly proposed system integrates multiple local and systemic determinants, extending periodontal prognosis frameworks to implants. A new retrospective study has conducted a validation of the system in a clinical setting. Its results have shown that this structured, […]
Is a fear of change holding your lab back?
Ashley Byrne stresses the importance of normalising change in the dental lab – and how leadership, trust and learning from mistakes can help. Change is the only constant in dental technology right now. New materials, digital workflows, automation, AI-assisted design and the list keeps growing. Yet for many lab owners and technicians, the idea of…
HASSBIO launches global online shop and revamped website
GANGNEUNG, South Korea: HASSBIO, a specialist in dental ceramic materials, has launched a global online shop and redesigned its corporate website to improve accessibility and the user experience for international customers. The upgraded digital platform aims to provide dentists and dental technicians with easier access to information on dental CAD/CAM materials and ceramic solutions.
Study examines effect of whitening toothpaste on CAD/CAM materials
ANKARA, Turkey: Given that the long-term performance of CAD/CAM restorative materials depends on both their intrinsic properties and response to staining and toothbrushing, the effects of coffee exposure and toothbrushing have been researched extensively. A recent laboratory study has investigated the effects of different toothpaste formulations when these challenges are applied sequentially. The findings offer […]
How ‘dentist’s dentist’ George Cheetham has perfected patient care
How George Cheetham’s approach to patient care is driving growth across his multidisciplinary clinics and earning a reputation as a thought leader in dentistry. ‘I’m very proud of our team,’ says George Cheetham in a conversation about the importance of delivering comprehensive dental care through his multidisciplinary clinics. While he enjoys discussing the care-delivery model…
Prevention, policy and the power of teams
Dentistry shares insights on topics such as dentistry beyond the classroom, integrating skill mix and promoting prevention from the recent North of England Dentistry Show panel discussion with Cat Edney. This year’s North of England Dentistry Show presented sessions that explored the innovations, mindsets and models shaping the profession’s future. In a Future Health panel discussion, dental therapist Cat Edney offered a candid and thought-provoking perspective on prevention, workforce structure and the…
Using the split denture workflow in exocad’s DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz
The newest DentalCAD release from exocad, DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz, introduces a new split denture workflow, available in the Bar Module. Users can now design the bar and superstructure in a single, streamlined workflow. For those working with all-on-X full-arch restorations, the software now splits the design into two precisely matching components. In this article, I demonstrate the […]
Dentistry Live: five composite bonding tips from Charlie Steere
Charlie Steere shares his biggest hints and tips for composite bonding following an outstanding Dentistry Live session in March. When Charlie Steere stepped in front of the camera for his first Dentistry Live session, he admitted it felt ‘tricky being on camera for the first time’. However, the nerves disappeared and, after a successful live…