Not all fluoride varnishes are the same
Colgate explains what sets Duraphat Fluoride Varnish apart from other varnishes for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are presented with a wide range of professional products to support caries prevention including fluoride varnish. It is vital to understand that not all fluoride varnishes are the same. Although they may have similar compositions, they…
The new dental checkup: AI-powered dental diagnostics with TRIOS 6
The launch of the 3Shape TRIOS 6 intraoral scanner and its exclusively compatible AI assistive Dx Plus diagnostic software is set to transform the dental checkup. In this article, Dr Jan Paulics compares the traditional diagnostic routine with one powered by TRIOS 6 and Dx Plus, and explains how this change can redefine diagnostics, improve…
How is dental therapy utilised differently around the world?
Cat Edney considers examples from Africa, Oceania and Canada to determine how global approaches to dental therapy differ from the UK. Having recently jetted off to Tanzania with Bridge2Aid, how could I not write about the amazing insights I have had into dental therapy outside of the UK, and the lessons we can bring back…
Therapeutic pulpotomy emerging as an alternative to root canal therapy
DUNDEE, Scotland: Management of irreversible pulpitis in permanent teeth is undergoing a gradual but meaningful shift. Advances in diagnostic understanding and biomaterials have renewed interest in vital pulp therapies. A new study canvassing the attitudes of both UK and US dentists has explored how contemporary clinical attitudes are evolving, particularly around therapeutic pulpotomy as a […]
From rejection to recognition at the Private Dentistry Awards
Riaz Sharif shares how he overcame rejection and a difficult start in life as an east London orphan to win at the Private Dentistry Awards. In 2025, I was honoured to receive the accolade of Young Dentist of the Year – South West and Wales at the Private Dentistry Awards. For someone who qualified from…
Moving from the NHS to private practice – the thorny issue of charging for children
If you’re moving from the NHS to private practice, how to charge for children’s oral healthcare can be a sensitive subject. Practice Plan sales support manager, Michelle Hardy, outlines some of the options available to practices making the move. There are a number of ways of addressing how to charge for children. How you go…
How patient understanding is driving NHS conversions
Harriet Mordecai explains how changes to patient understanding of the challenges facing dental practices in the UK has affected appetite for NHS to private conversions. Having been at Patient Plan Direct for just over a year, I’ve seen first-hand the dramatic increase in enquiries from practices considering NHS to private conversions, and I’ve found it…
Intra-oral scanning: Current capabilities and ongoing developments
FREIBURG, Germany: Offering guidance for clinicians seeking to integrate intra-oral scanning effectively, a recent review conducted by researchers from the University of Freiburg has examined the technology’s clinical indications, practical advantages and limitations compared with physical impression taking. The authors reported that, as digital technology and scanner accuracy continue to advance, intra-oral scans are poised […]
Hear from your peers on 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive
Everyday denistry made easier. Explore insights from fellow dentists! The post Hear from your peers on 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive appeared first on Solventum Dental Blog.
Burn the Boats: How To Retire Without Slowing Down – Jim Palmer: Ep# 575
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