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Exocad to introduce top features of new DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina release in Chicago

CHICAGO, US: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has announced its participation in two upcoming US dental events, LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2024 and the 2024 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Both are taking place from tomorrow until 24 February. The company will be showcasing its streamlined workflows, hardware […]

Middle income earners ‘struggling’ despite salaries of up to £60,000, says report

Middle income earners who bring in between £30,000 and £60,000 a year are struggling financially, according to a new report. Caught in the middle was published yesterday (20 February) by Professor Donald Hirsch at the Financial Fairness Trust and Eleni Karagiannaki from the London School of Economics. The researchers found that job insecurity among the […]

Time to review the running of your NHS practice?

Patient Plan Direct addresses some of the issues that can occur when running an NHS practice and provides some potential solutions. Concerned about hitting UDA targets as we head towards the end of the current cycle? Disillusioned with the recently released NHS dental recovery plan? Struggling to recruit and retain resources that are motivated to […]

‘How mydentist helped shape my career as a young dentist’

Sean, a mydentist clinician in Aberystwyth, discusses his experience as a young dentist and the opportunities that mydentist provides for early-career dentists. In the dynamic landscape of UK dentistry, young dentists aren’t just practitioners. They are leading some of the biggest changes in the sector, shaping the future of dental care through learning, development and […]

Injection Molding and the Bioclear™ Method for Composites.

Get started with Bioclear and the Bioclear Method—a live, hands-on beginner course. Materials included. Learn the basics of Bioclear and heated injection molding in a small, interactive in-person class. In today’s world of implants and computer assisted ceramics, direct composites can offer a compelling minimally invasive alternative that will meet patients’ needs and exceed their […]

Plans to scrap the overseas registration exam – what does it all mean?

Stephen Henderson explores what a possible overseas registration examination scrap really means, and raises questions about supervision and patient safety. You might think a general election was imminent. The press has been full of stories about dentistry in the past couple of weeks, ranging from the often-told stories of DIY dentistry to police being called […]

Surviving and thriving in a CQC inspection

Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 27 February at 7pm as she discusses surviving and thriving in a CQC inspection. This webinar will provide practical advice, hints and tips on how best to ensure dental practices are prepared for their CQC inspections. Learning outcomes Common areas of non-compliance How to avoid the pitfalls Understanding risk assessments […]

First magazine dedicated to AI in dentistry curated by global AI expert and clinician

LEIPZIG, Germany: Just as fast as AI is changing the dental landscape, so too AI dentistry—international magazine of artificial intelligence in dentistry will keep up, documenting the latest research and innovations of AI in dentistry for dental professionals in all specialties. The first publication of its kind, AI dentistry magazine is a curated guide filled […]

EFP reveals stunning global cost of gingivitis, caries, tooth loss

BRUSSELS, Belgium: A white paper commissioned by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has found that 4.9% of global healthcare expenditure goes towards treating preventable gingivitis, caries and tooth loss. The landmark report by global insights and advocacy platform Economist Impact found that a preventive approach that addresses caries progression in more economically deprived groups […]