Catch up with this week’s dental news – 16 March 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Only 15% dental practices are fully NHS, data shows Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours or less each week. This is according to new […]
Sugar Acid Neutraliser – target childhood caries
Colgate discusses some of the causative and protective factors contributing to the prevalence of childhood caries. Improving the oral health of children is a priority for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. Their ambition is that every child will be free of dental caries. This will enable them to have the best start in […]
Holistic dentistry: Patients support weight management during routine dental appointments
LOUGHBOROUGH, UK: In response to the global obesity crisis and its proven connection to oral health, researchers from Loughborough University have conducted a first-of-its-kind study that explored both dental professionals’ and the public’s perspectives on integrating weight management interventions within the dental setting. Even though the research team identified potential barriers, the study results showed […]
The 2024 North of England Dentistry Show – ‘one of the best’
‘I’d definitely advise coming along’: The 2024 North of England Dentistry took place last weekend. Missed out? Find out what the attendees thought and what went on… The 2024 North of England Dentistry – FMC’s biggest show yet – took place last Saturday 9 March at Manchester Central Convention Centre. With the highest number of […]
Flowable injection technique—a composite revolution with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Low
A specialist in minimally invasive dentistry, Dr Michał Jaczewski graduated from Wroclaw Medical University in 2006, and today he runs his own private practice in the city of Legnica in Poland. In this clinical case, a patient presented to Dr Jaczewski’s practice wishing to improve the aesthetics of her smile. After an aesthetic and functional […]
Connecting orthodontics and wellbeing
Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontic treatment impacts patient wellbeing and whether it differs for each type of treatment. It has been well documented that smiling is good for our physical and mental wellbeing. Smiling releases feel-good neurotransmitters, such as: Endorphins: the body’s natural pain reliever. Levels may also increase when you engage in reward-producing activities […]
Clinical Case: Bulk Fill Composite in Class I
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Immediate versus delayed implants – the decision making tree
Join Imi Nasser on Wednesday 20 March as he discusses immediate versus delayed implants – the decision making tree. The aim of this webinar is to understand the treatment planning decisions when deciding between immediate or delayed implant placement. Learning outcomes Understand the benefits of immediate implant placement Understand the benefits of delayed implant placement […]
Is music the answer to waiting room anxiety?
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 […]
Dental practice Accelerator: the hurdles
The Dental Practice Accelerator programme is full steam ahead for winner Hannan Saleem and his practice – but what challenges lie ahead? Having won the Dental Practice Accelerator, Hannan Saleem and his practice London Dental Centre are looking forward to reaping the benefits of the programme. With goals now set, the journey to becoming a million-pound practice is […]