The future of dentistry is bright, says profession
Positivity about the future of dentistry is alive and well. At least, that’s the message from the people working at its forefront, says FMC’s Guy Hiscott. Scores of the profession’s brightest pioneers gathered at the Future of Dentistry Summit earlier this month (5 December) to discuss the road ahead for dentistry in the UK. And […]
“The digital workflow really empowers us to see the end before we begin”
A webinar of Align Education’s Digital Excellence Series on exceptional outcomes with a seamless ortho-restorative approach brought together Dr Karla Soto, who practises in Florida in the US, and Dr Luis Ilzarbe of Valencia in Spain. Each presented a range of case studies to illustrate the functionality, efficacy and flexibility of Align Technology’s digital workflow […]
Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for medication that can also help manage weight. This is according to warnings from the Department of Health and Social Care. Last week, it told healthcare providers not to prescribe diabetes medication for non-licensed purposes such […]
Top tips for treatment acceptance
From first impressions to showing evidence, Manrina Rhode discusses how to create a high treatment acceptance rate. Today I’m going to talk to you about patient conversion and treatment acceptance. First impressions It seems like a silly and obvious thing to say, but it’s surprising how many dentists don’t think about the first impression that […]
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Dental clinicians could soon click “print” before they head to surgery
CHENGDU, China: Though modern treatments for periodontal disease can offer some solutions for dental tissue restoration, they often fail to reproduce the original complex anatomical structure of tissue. 3D bioprinting has revolutionised care by offering precision in tissue regeneration. A team in China has published a review of the currently available 3D-printing methods for collagen-based […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 23 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds The GDC failed to meet standards for timeliness in both fitness to practise cases and registration processing. This comes after the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) published its […]
Can we trust social media?
Miranda Steeples considers the importance of professional organisations in the era of social media. In today’s digital age, where information is just a click away and communities form around shared interests in the blink of an eye, it’s easy to understand why many turn to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram for guidance and […]
What will 2024 bring to dental technology?
Ashley Byrne discusses the trials and tribulations of 2023, and why he believes 2024 will be ‘the year of the dental technician’. As we all breathe a huge sigh of relief that this year is coming to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on what 2024 will bring to the party. From our […]
Nine in 10 dental professionals received gift from patient in last year, survey reveals
Patients are thanking dental professionals with chocolate, flowers and even homegrown vegetables, a new survey has revealed. Over the past year, patients have shown their appreciation for individual dental professionals with small gifts and thank you messages, according to a survey by the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The survey of 460 dental professionals found that […]