The power of ‘take 10’ breaks
Lucie Simic discusses how a weekly ten-minute break can improve productivity, boost morale and empower women – without compromising practice profits. Let’s delve into a crucial aspect topic that demands our attention within dental practices: the wellbeing of our teams – with a particular focus on the women working in dentistry. In a profession where […]
Did you know NSK does endo?
Clare Morris, NSK endodontic specialist and endodontic expert, introduces NSK’s versatile range of endo essentials. I’ve always loved being involved in endodontics. It’s a passion that started when I was a dental nurse and worked alongside an endodontist. Seeing the way in which new technology was transforming this discipline was exciting and fulfilling. Eventually my […]
Mobile app cures dental fear in half of users, study says
Trials of a new app have shown promise in combatting dental fear from home using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Dental Fearless is a new smartphone app created by the NYU College of Dentistry and Penn School of Dental Medicine. It uses the ‘active ingredients’ of CBT and mindfulness in a series of […]
A great scan is just the beginning
With 3Shape Unite, you can make your TRIOS scan even more incredible – 3Shape explains how you can unlock a whole new world of possibilities for scanning with TRIOS. Your scan does more than you think. When it’s connected to patient outcomes, magic happens. Meet 3Shape Unite, the engine that makes your TRIOS scan even more […]
The business of whitening
Join Kiran Shankla on Thursday 7 March at 7pm as she discusses the business of whitening. The aim of this webinar is to provide dental professionals with a run through of the ins and outs of tooth whitening to help grow your business and patient uptake. You will learn the communication skills and techniques required […]
Neoss appoints John Chopack as managing director of Neoss USA
WALTHAM, Mass., US: Neoss Group has recently announced the appointment of John Chopack as managing director of Neoss USA. Chopack joined Neoss Group in December 2020 as vice president of corporate development and is transitioning roles in order to focus on the US market to continue the Neoss transformation in North America.
Envista Holdings seeks new CEO
BREA, Calif., US: Envista Holdings, the company behind leading dental brands such as Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS and Kerr, has begun the process of finding a successor for CEO Amir Aghdaei. Envista’s board of directors has formed a search committee and retained an executive search firm to find qualified external candidates to lead the next […]
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 […]