New Canadian dental plan to insure nine million people
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada: Enrolments have begun for the ambitious Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which aims to provide millions of uninsured and lower-income Canadians with access to dental care. An estimated one-third of people in Canada do not have access to dental services, owing to a lack of insurance and inequitable access to oral care […]
A guide to discovering untapped potential in your dental practice
Software of Excellence offers a solution that empowers dental practitioners to understand, optimise and unlock the untapped potential of their practice. Running a dental practice can be both rewarding and challenging. The daily pressures and responsibilities often consume your time and attention, leaving little room to explore new avenues for growth. However, Software of Excellence […]
How to support neurodivergent dental professionals
Hannah Burrow, CEO and co-founder of Kiroku, discusses practical ways to support neurodivergent dental professionals to thrive with everyday tasks. Neurodiversity, a concept emphasising diverse ways individuals experience and engage with the world, encompasses conditions such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and dyspraxia. Dyslexia, impacting reading, writing, time management and organisation skills, […]
Life beyond the NHS: Transition to private
Join Simon Reynolds, Deborah Litherland-Smith and Emma Wilks on Tuesday 6 February at 7pm as they discuss life beyond the NHS. Practice manager Deborah Litherland-Smith shares her journey transitioning from the NHS to private practice. With Patient Plan Direct’s viability analysis, financial forecasting, training and support, the team proceeded confidently, achieving a thriving conversion. Learning […]
How can orthodontics contribute to the green agenda?
This month, Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontics contributes to the climate crisis and whether it can be more sustainable. The climate crisis is real, and as we experience more frequent extreme weather events and rush to ‘do our bit’ before it’s too late, it begs the questions, where does orthodontics as a profession stand in […]
World Endodontic Congress 2024 to take place in Glasgow in autumn
GLASGOW, UK: The International Federation of Endodontic Associations’ 2024 World Endodontic Congress will take place in Glasgow from 11 to 14 September at one of the UK’s largest integrated meeting spaces, the Scottish Event Campus. The congress is being organised by the British Endodontic Society (BES), and it expects 3,000 attendees. The event, which is held […]
Just in! Dentsply Sirona Academy Campus empowers dentists through growing number of online lectures
After the launch of the Dentsply Sirona Academy Campus in September last year, the platform, on which the company and its distinguished experts provide continuing dental education through free live and on-demand webinars, has grown significantly. The most recent addition to the platform is the “Just in!” section, a series of online lectures that cover […]
Patient delighted with ‘age-defying’ composite edge-bonding transformation
Manrina Rhode presents a case in which she tackles the root cause of tooth wear and uses composite edge-bonding to restore function and aesthetics. Bruxism and consuming acidic foods and beverages are common causes of tooth wear. Composite resin is a versatile and predictable material for restoring the function and aesthetics of damaged or worn […]
Are you a retired or planning-to-retire dentist?
A pilot survey aimed at retired and planning-to-retire UK dentists has been launched – and your input is needed. If you are a dentist who has retired in the last 10 years, or are thinking of retirement in the next five years, then the research team would like to hear from you. Lead researcher David […]
Kevin Lewis – new year, same problems
It may be a time for contemplating the future, but Kevin Lewis suggests that we shouldn’t ignore the clues and problems from the past. Welcome to mensis ianuarius, as they used to say in Rome – the month of January. The Romans used a 12-month lunar calendar but settled on the wizard wheeze of a […]