The necessity of multiple aligner attachments—a reality check
In my practices, lecturing and life, I live by the acronym I:CAN—Improvement: Constant and Never-Ending. This means a constant search for better ways of doing things and not simply accepting the status quo. Most modern clear aligner systems rely a great deal on composite resin attachments for various orthodontic movements, and attachments are becoming increasingly […]
Benefits of water fluoridation may have peaked in rich countries
MANCHESTER, UK: Researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a pioneering study in the UK focusing on the oral health and economic impacts of water fluoridation on adults and adolescents, considering populations with widespread access to topical fluoride. While the findings indicate that water fluoridation remains beneficial, the advantages are not substantial. Therefore, in […]
2024 Dentistry Census: key findings
How do your earnings compare to the average? What do your peers really think about the health service? Find out in the Dentistry Census white paper – available now! The white paper report from the 2024 Dentistry Census is now ready to read in full! And the findings from the biggest survey in the dental […]
Malocclusion matters – the benefits of offering clear aligner treatment
Straumann explains how offering clear aligner treatment can prove a lucrative revenue stream for your practice. If the recent demise of Smile Direct Club showed that aligners based on at-home moulding kits at a ‘discount’ price was always a recipe for disaster, it also showed just how in demand clear aligner treatment is. A reported […]
3M Symposium: Zahnmedizin im Wandel – zwischen Zukunftsmusik und Praxisalltag
Symposium Neue Materialentwicklungen und Therapiekonzepte, digitale Transformation und künstliche Intelligenz werden die Zahnmedizin von morgen nachhaltig verändern. Doch wie kann es gelingen, die neuartigen Entwicklungen reibungsarm in den hektischen Praxisalltag zu integrieren? Antworten geben die international renommierten Referenten dieses Symposiums in ihren Vorträgen. 29. Juni, deutsche Sprache, Deutschland Unsere Referenten: Prof. Dr. Ivo Krejci Prof. […]
AEEDC Dubai: Dentistry’s distinguished destination
DUBAI, UAE: In its 28th year, the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai), one of the largest annual scientific dental conferences and exhibitions in the world, kicked off yesterday at Dubai World Trade Centre. This event, renowned globally for its extensive scope and depth, continues its legacy as a global platform […]
“Aligners have shortcomings, but using the right aligner foam helps”
The advent of clear aligners, digital scanners, 3D printing and artificial intelligence is transforming orthodontics. These technologies offer patients a contemporary solution for achieving a straighter smile conveniently and effectively. Clear aligners are a particularly popular choice, but according to dentist Dr Ana Bokuchava, who is the international marketing manager at Curaden, it is important […]
Tell and forget… teach and remember… involve and learn
We asked Laura Edgar, managing director of Aura Infection Control, for the most important piece of advice she would provide dental practices right now. ‘Train and observe,’ said Laura. ‘Because of the skills changes, because of the pace of change in governance, compliance, legislation and guidance, we need to observe what is actually happening in […]
Labour says it would reform NHS dental contract within days of taking office
Wes Streeting has said Labour would reform dentistry’s NHS contract within days if the party was elected. The shadow secretary of state for health and social care spoke out following the release of the government’s NHS dental recovery plan. Discussing recent reports of queues to access NHS dentistry, he told BBC Breakfast this morning: ‘It’s just […]
Unlocking dental confidence in children
Sarah Mack shares her tips for adapting your dentistry to young patients to create dental-confident children and tackle the childhood oral health crisis. We all do our very best to nurture our little ones – not too much screen time, try to get them outside as much as possible, make sure you’re hiding vegetables in […]