Smile Escapes

Yomi creators raise multimillion-dollar funding for dental robotic system

MIAMI, US: Yomi is a robot-assisted surgical device developed by the healthcare start-up Neocis. It is the only system of its kind that has gained US Food and Drug Administration clearance—for general dental implant procedures in 2016, for full-arch dental implant procedures in 2020 and for bone reduction in 2022. Just recently, the company has […]

Webinar offers upskilling for advanced clear aligner treatment planning and execution

A comprehensive free webinar to feature on Dentsply Sirona Academy on 22 January will delve into the intricacies of clear aligner case selection, tooth movement predictability and treatment optimisation. The webinar will be presented by Dr Nina Shaffie, an award-winning orthodontist, speaker and researcher based in London in the UK, and is aimed at all […]

One thousand dentists removed from GDC register – but total number increases

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced the total number of UK registered dentists following the recent annual renewal period. The data shows that some 1,003 dentists have been removed from the register since the last renewal period. This is a slight increase from 999 removals in 2023. Reasons for removal include voluntary removal, […]

Navigating the January rush: a dentist’s guide

David Harrop, area clinical lead at Bupa Dental Care, offers up his top tips for sailing through the whirlwind month of January. As the festive lights dim, dental teams brace themselves for a surge of patients, marking the beginning of January. It’s a time when the aftermath of holiday indulgences collides with New Year’s resolutions, […]

Future financial benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, says study

Existing water fluoridation programmes in England still provide savings for the NHS – but there is no guarantee new schemes would continue to do so. This is according to a new study led by University of Manchester researchers. The largest ever study of the effects of water fluoridation on the dental health of adults, it […]

Corporate philanthropy is not just for Christmas

Now that the season of goodwill and corporate philanthropy is over, what does 2024 look like for Dentaid the Dental Charity?  Christmas is when people open their hearts and wallets to support charities. Even in a financially bleak midwinter, we dig deep for those who most need it.  Many charitable organisations harness the season’s goodwill spirit […]

The 2024 Digital and Implant Dentistry Show – plan your visit!

With the 2024 Digital and Implant Dentistry Show just weeks away, find out everything you need to know about what to expect on the day – from the lecture theatre timetable to the exhibitors attending. The 2024 Digital and Implant Dentistry Show 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever! Taking place on Saturday […]