Why attend the 2024 North of England Dentistry Show?
The north’s leading dental event is returning to Manchester in 2024 after a blockbuster event in 2023! Find out what the day has in store and why you should attend. The 2023 North of England Dentistry Show took place this March, and it was certainly one to remember! With a record-breaking number of attendees, it […]
Researchers detect mechanism behind tooth enamel disorder in patients with coeliac disease
KUOPIO, Finland: It is well established that coeliac disease can adversely affect oral health, yet the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. A recent study has uncovered a connection between tooth enamel development disorders, commonly seen in patients with certain autoimmune diseases, and autoantibodies targeting proteins involved in the formation of tooth enamel.
Smile Direct Club cases overseen by ‘just five UK dentists’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that Smile Direct Club had ‘just five UK-registered dentists’ supervising its reported 65,000 patients. The BDA is unsure whether these clinicians were UK-based or covered by appropriate professional indemnity. As a result, the association has called for urgent reform to stop the next direct-to-consumer aligner company from putting patients […]
Smile Direct Club files for bankruptcy – what does this mean for dentistry?
We hear what the Smile Direct Club bankruptcy news means for dentistry, the aligner industry, and the customers who have been impacted. This article was originally posted following the news that Smile Direct Club had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October. Smile Direct Club have recently announced its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This […]
The future of dental hygiene and therapy
Alison Edisbury shares her perspective on some of the dental hygiene issues discussed during The Dental Hygienist Roadshow. In your opinion, what are some of the key challenges many dental hygienists and dental therapists face in general practice today? Alison Edisbury (AE): It’s always going to come down to time, I think. But I also […]
Apolline strategic partnership drives Dentistry Club to new heights
FMC, publisher of Dentistry, is thrilled to announce its recent collaboration with Apolline, a leader in dental practice compliance management. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in FMC’s journey, underlining its dedication to expanding and enhancing its range of services for the dental profession. Jason Newington, co-managing director of FMC, commented: ‘We are extremely […]
Best for osseointegration: Second-generation vs third-generation autologous blood products
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: Growth factor-containing products have long been studied as a way to enhance osseointegration. Researchers at Alexandria University have undertaken a randomised clinical trial of the efficacy of a third-generation platelet concentrate, concentrated growth factor (CGF), in comparison with a second-generation one, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), in enhancing osseointegration around immediately placed dental implants. They […]
Study examines oral health of individuals with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
SASKATOON, Canada: Oral health can dramatically influence overall health and quality of life. This is especially true for those with developmental disabilities such as foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Seeking to gain more information about the oral health status of these individuals, researchers from Canada compared their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) with that […]
Align Technology launches new orthodontics docuseries
Align Technology introduces its new docuseries, The Art of Orthodontics, delivering education around Invisalign clear aligner treatment in an exciting new format. The Art of Orthodontics, Align Technology’s new scientific symposium docuseries, is set to guide audiences through the very latest academic research. It will also spotlight the stories behind the success of the most complex orthodontics […]
‘I felt guilty and isolated’ – dentist removed from register for forgetting ARF payment
Dentistry.co.uk speaks to a dentist based in Derbyshire about their own registration troubles and why they believe a mandatory grace period could help reduce unnecessary removals from the register. I was working full-time in two NHS practices at the time. I had a busy professional schedule and two young children. It was just before Christmas, […]