Get your skills in shape with DB Orthodontics educational programmes
Elevate your expertise in a range of orthodontic skills – DB Orthodontics introduces its portfolio of educational courses. Collaboration with leading professionals from the orthodontic, dental and dental technology industries is at the heart of DB Orthodontics, and this fuels a passion for providing world class educational courses. DB Orthodontics invites you to discover six […]
A love-hate relationship with flowable composites
Do you love flowable composites but hate bubbles? DD explains the pros and cons of composite. We love flowable composites because of the ease of placement and the excellent wetting of the tooth with its lower viscosity. We are tormented, however, by the constant threat of bubbles that so often appear as we syringe the […]
Advancing dentistry: Osstem Implant’s global symposiums in 2024
SEOUL, South Korea/LONDON, UK: Prepare for a transformative experience in the realm of dentistry as Osstem Implant sets the stage for two pivotal events in 2024: the Osstem World Meeting and the Osstem-Hiossen Meeting in Europe. These gatherings promise not only an unparalleled opportunity for academic exchange but also a unique platform for hands-on experience, […]
New guide offers refresher on caries treatment and pulp capping
SAN DIMAS, Calif., US: In a fresh overview on a hot topic, researchers with Stevenson Dental Research Institute in California have released a curated guide on the modern techniques and materials used in dental caries management, specifically pulp capping, which as a treatment option has set social media ablaze as patients seek alternatives to root […]
3D-printing acquisition may help Align Technology to break the mould
SAN JOSE, Calif., US: Align Technology has completed its acquisition of Cubicure, a polymer specialist and pioneer of direct 3D-printing technology based in Austria. Align uses 3D printing to create the moulds for bespoke Invisalign trays, and the company intends that the addition of Cubicure’s cutting-edge technology will allow it to print clear aligners directly, […]
Remote GDC hearings – registrants ‘have the right to see accuser face-to-face’
The GDC’s proposal to default to remote hearings ‘could potentially compromise fairness’, according to an indemnity provider. The MMDUS has warned that the plans could ‘severely limit’ many registrants’ ability to engage in the process. In November, the GDC invited views on the proposals. These mean all practice committee and registration appeal committee hearings will […]
North of England Dentistry Show 2024 – speakers announced
The 2024 North of England Dentistry Show is taking place this March – find out who is speaking and the topics being discussed. On Saturday 9 March 2024, the North of England Dentistry Show is returning to Manchester. Taking place at Manchester Central Convention Complex, this year’s show is set to be the biggest one […]
Around 50 days of productive time per employee lost to poor wellbeing in 2023, study says
A new study found that around 50 days of productive time per employee were lost to poor physical and mental wellbeing in 2023. Vitality’s recently-released Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey polled almost 5,000 employees at 59 workplaces. It found that on average, 43.6 days were lost to unproductive time in the workplace and 6.1 to sickness […]
Hundreds of dentists call to save ‘crumbling’ dental service
‘We cannot go on as we are’: More than 700 dentists in Northern Ireland have warned that urgent, radical action is needed to save Health Service dentistry from a ‘death spiral’. In an open letter to Peter May, Department of Health permanent secretary, the signatories have asked what the department’s plan is to ensure the […]
The ‘Stamp Technique’: revolutionising posterior composite restorations
We hear why Dr Giovanni Martino uses the ‘Stamp Technique’ and why it results in durable, natural-looking fillings. The demand for aesthetically pleasing dental restorations has escalated in an era dominated by social media and technological advancements. Patients now seek cosmetically superior dental fillings that seamlessly blend with their natural teeth whilst providing the necessary […]