Perceived social status associated with utilisation of preventive dental services
IOWA CITY, Iowa, US: For any oral health programme or insurance plan, under-utilisation of preventive dental services ultimately results in an increased treatment burden on both patients and clinicians. A study conducted in the US has evaluated whether there is a correlation between the utilisation of preventive Medicaid dental services and self-evaluated perceived social status […]
Navigating MHRA registration: a crucial step towards compliance
This month, Eleanor and Emily Pittard discuss why MHRA registration is crucial as a dental lab, and provide a step-by-step guide to a simple process. In the realm of healthcare, precision and safety are paramount, especially in dentistry where custom-made devices and materials play a pivotal role in patient care. For dental laboratories and dental […]
A full mouth restoration from A to Z with GC
Maximiliano Paterlini presents a full mouth restoration from A to Z with GC, and demonstrates the most important factors: stability, control, reproducibility, time and aesthetics. Being able to easily rely on your trusted brands has many benefits to keeping your laboratory running smoothly. This means knowing the products and experiencing their worth during the actual […]
Introducing Nexus Connect – making full arch easier than ever
Nexus iOS, a complete digital solution for full-arch rehabilitation, is now more advanced than ever with the launch of Nexus Connect implant scan analyser. Nexus iOS is a fully-digital full-arch solution, forming an end-to-end prosthetic solution from the first scan, to the final patient prosthesis. It requires only a validated intraoral scanner and a Nexus […]
Not wellness but medical care: GBT as effective prevention in everyday practice
Some 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates already knew that prevention is more important than curative therapy. In the modern-day context, Benz stated that prevention is the most effective dental treatment we have developed in 150 years of scientific dentistry.1 Yet, it is doubtful whether the often-cited paradigm shift away from restoration to prevention has really taken place.2 The […]
Last few tickets remaining for the 2023 Private Dentistry Awards
There are only a few tickets remaining for the 2023 Private Dentistry Awards. Find out why you should attend and what the night will entail. The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated events in dentistry – the Private Dentistry Awards. With just a handful of tickets remaining, dental professionals across the UK […]
Adult orthodontics: does treatment really take longer?
This month, Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontic treatment can differ for adult patients and everything they need to know prior to starting treatment. Is age more than just a number when it comes to orthodontic patients? While some may still consider braces are for kids, adult patients are increasingly embracing orthodontics in order to gain […]
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of mouth cancers
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing mouth, throat and oesophagus cancer. This is according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Results from the team’s analyses showed that eating 10% more UPFs is […]
Implants – aim high, aim for premium!
Partnering with a premium implant provider is about so much more than just using a quality proven implant, says BioHorizons. It’s also about getting down to the ‘nitty gritty’ with reliable in-surgery support, unwavering customer service, and having an ‘always on hand’ approach. Premium; a status that symbolises delivering a high-quality product, exceptional added-value, and […]
AI and dental case acceptance: a beneficial relationship for you and your patients
Does transparency lead to trust? asks Pearl’s Nick Garrison, who discusses how asking this can support the relationship between AI (artificial intelligence) and dental case acceptance. Beginning with you, as a dentist, you are likely to exhibit some degree of transparency relative to your professional frustrations. For example, it is common to be frustrated when […]