Four million people off work with dental illnesses
A new survey has revealed that one in 10 adults in England have missed at least two weeks of work in the past three years due to oral health concerns. The findings formed part of Wrigley’s Oral Health Index and were published in the Mirror on 10 March. The problem was particularly severe in the […]
Can we recover from the dental recovery plan?
It may well be true that the best things in life are worth waiting for… but this is not one of them. Kevin Lewis begins his recovery from the long-awaited dental recovery plan. You could almost taste the embarrassment of ministers and other government spokespeople when they had to front up to the nation with […]
Trust is enough for most patients
Practice Plan regional sales support manager Selina Alexander emphasises the importance of trust in addressing a popular objection to making the move from NHS to private dentistry. Many times over the years dentists exploring the idea of leaving NHS dentistry for private practice have expressed the fear that they’re not good enough to be a […]
Up to 30-year warranty for all Zirkonzahn implant abutments!
Zirkonzahn discusses its range of implant abutments and the benefits that come along with them – including up to 30 years’ warranty. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers, we use a high-quality medical titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI according to ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3) for the production of our implant prosthetic components. We also meet the strictest quality criteria (ISO 13485 MDSAP; Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC; EU Regulation […]
Clinical Case: 21st Century Class III
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Thousands of armed forces troops suffering from ‘debilitating’ dental disease
More than 27,000 troops across the British army, navy and air force need urgent dental treatment for rotten teeth or gum disease. This is according to figures recovered as part of a freedom of information request by The Telegraph. The Ministry of Defence data suggests the number of troops needing urgent treatment has increased by […]
Top tips for empowering staff in tough financial times
Manhar Segal highlights the importance of prioritising team investment during financial uncertainty. In times of financial upheaval, a business’s success hinges not only on its strategies but also on the wellbeing of its workforce. As a practice owner, fostering a resilient team amidst a cost of living crisis necessitates more than just financial assistance. It […]
“Magic of leading digital dentistry”: 2024 Osstem World Meeting in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant is extending a cordial invitation to over 1,500 dentists from 30 countries for the 2024 Osstem World Meeting, a global dental academic symposium set to take place on 27 and 28 April in Seoul. Under the theme of “Magic of leading digital dentistry”, lectures, live surgical demonstrations and hands-on courses will showcase […]
Orthopaedic treatment in Class II cases—clinical considerations
Over the past two decades, several studies have demonstrated that mandibular retrusion is a common skeletal feature in patients with Class II malocclusion.1, 2 Therefore, a common treatment strategy involves repositioning the mandible in a mesial direction to correct the Class II relationship. It has been suggested that forward repositioning of the mandible in patients with a Class II […]
First-ever study to examine use of anti-ageing drug in periodontal disease
SEATTLE, US: Ageing greatly affects overall health and is the greatest risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and periodontal disease. However, these conditions are often treated on a case-by-case basis rather than targeting the underpinning process of ageing. Now, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind study that will evaluate […]