Corus CEO discusses recent UK expansion
Following Corus’ expansion into the UK laboratory industry, CEO Nicolas Bonnard shares the origins and ambitions of Corus and the impact he hopes to make. Please introduce yourself I started my career working in healthcare, accompanying physicians and investors to dentists and helping investors to build groups. I became part of the foundation group of […]
Decoding patient decision making
Derek Uittenbroek considers some of the influences on patient decision making and reveals how teams can navigate biases and financing to ensure informed decisions for optimal care. In dentistry, patient decisions impact outcomes – in clinical results and profitability. But what influences this process, and how can dental professionals help patients confidently make informed choices? […]
Man dies following DIY dentistry complications
A 52-year-old man has reportedly died from sepsis due to complications caused by DIY dentistry. A source close to the individual said that he had a problem with a wisdom tooth but was unable to access an NHS dental appointment to remove it. As a result, he extracted the tooth himself using ‘rusty pliers’. Responding […]
New all-tissue laser system launched by BIOLASE to accelerate adoption of lasers in dentistry
LAKE FOREST, Ill., US: BIOLASE, the globally recognised leader in dental laser technology, has launched its state-of-the-art all-tissue laser system, Waterlase iPlus Premier Edition, which was debuted at the 2024 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The novel laser system is an extraordinary update to the industry-leading Waterlase iPlus and represents the pinnacle of innovation in […]
Steven Bartlett announced as headline speaker at the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
BIRMINGHAM, UK: Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, speaker, investor, best-selling author and the host of Europe’s No. 1 podcast The Diary of a CEO, will be speaking at this year’s British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show, which is taking place alongside Dental Technology Showcase at the National Exhibition Centre Birmingham. Bartlett is an accomplished investor in the health […]
Belmont’s innovative technology, your expertise
The ambidextrous Eurus S8 demonstrates the very highest quality technology derived from a long line of exemplary design and product engineering. These are accolades associated with the world-renowned Belmont brand. The Eurus S8 treatment centre is fully ambidextrous, enabling left and right handed operators to feel comfortable with the perfect working set-up. The instrument layout […]
Dental matrix systems – just blue it!
What does the colour blue have to do with dental matrix systems? J&S Davis explains the benefits of the LumiContrast sectional matrix and its matte blue surface. There’s a lot to be said about the colour blue. Of course, we’re big fans over here at J&S Davis (check the branding!), but have you ever considered the meaning […]
Clear aligner case hospital: what to do when cases go wrong
Join Ama Johal and Sonia Szamocki on Wednesday 6 March at 7pm as they discuss what to do when clear aligner cases go wrong. Fear of clear aligner cases going wrong holding you back? Join award-winning orthodontist and professor Ama Johal, clinical lead at 32Co, to learn how to get a clear aligner case back […]
Introducing the ‘associate dental therapist’
This month, Cat Edney explores the concept of the associate dental therapist and why she believes more therapists should adopt an associate mindset. What is an associate dental therapist? We have become very accustomed to viewing the majority of non-owner dentists as ‘associate dentists’. This is partly due to the nature of the role being […]
Experts call for health focus in spring budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to address the UK’s ‘poor track record of preventing ill health’ as part of the upcoming spring budget. On 24 February, 60 leading health experts wrote a letter to Jeremy Hunt encouraging him to make public health a central focus of the spring budget, which is set to be […]