Smile Escapes

Tooth wear and bruxism: Dentistry’s hidden struggle

When it comes to tooth wear, there are two primary aetiologies that I as a practising dentist encounter most frequently. The first, erosion, is often linked to dietary habits. An excessive intake of acidic beverages, including fizzy drinks and alcohol, particularly those with added citrus like lemon, contributes significantly to dental erosion.  

Learning the basics of design for bioprinting is both free and easy

Bioprinting, a technology that involves the printing of living tissue, is one of the most groundbreaking developments in dentistry. Despite the immense potential of bioprinting, many dental clinicians find the concept somewhat abstract and challenging to grasp. To demystify the intricacies of this high-tech process, Dental Tribune International spoke with Forrest Hall, who shared his […]

North of England Dentistry Show – new theatres for 2024

With the 2024 North of England Dentistry Show taking place tomorrow. Discover why it’s worth a visit and all of the new, exciting theatres that have been introduced this year. The biggest dental show in the north of England is nearly here! Taking place tomorrow (Saturday 9 March) from 9am to 4pm at Manchester Central […]

‘A slap in the face’ – NHS dental charges to increase

The announcement that NHS dental charges will increase from April 2024 has met with criticism from the dental profession. From 1 April 2024, NHS dental charges in England will increase by 4%. This will bring the cost of band one treatment such as a check-up from £25.80 to £26.80. A band two filling will increase […]

Dental nursing – an invisible role?

Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental nursing is overshadowed and unrecognised – despite its crucial role in patient care and general running of the practice. The dental field in general is definitely underrated in healthcare. Despite our vital role, the contributions of dental nurses can go unnoticed a lot of the time, often overshadowed by the […]

Government shares plans to strengthen dentistry

Following the publication of the NHS dental recovery plan and overseas registration changes, the government shares its intentions behind these proposals. Last month, the long-awaited NHS dentistry recovery plan was released, with NHS England sharing new measures to tackle the current NHS dental crisis. Shortly after this, the government shared its proposal to allow dentists […]

The sustainable future of clinic refurbishment

Ben Lee explores the key concepts of promoting social responsibility, minimising environmental impact and ensuring economic viability for sustainable clinic refurbishments. In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the importance of sustainability is becoming increasingly evident. Dental clinics, as integral components of the healthcare system, are not exempt from this shift towards eco-conscious practices. Renovating dental […]

Envisage Dental celebrates a year of B corp certification

Behind the B! Envisage Dental discusses some of the features and initiatives of the business which helped it achieve B corp status. When Dr Sandy Dau and Harry Gill founded their business, they wanted to use it as a force for good. Their aim was to help people to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled. It was […]