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 […]