Upcoming Autumn Budget to ‘limit access to free dentistry for unemployed’
The dental profession has slammed upcoming proposals that will form part of this week’s Autumn Budget to limit access to free dentistry for the unemployed. According to new plans by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, welfare claimants who ‘refuse’ to engage with their jobcentre or take work offered to them may lose benefits. Under the current system, […]
How using USPs can elevate your dental practice
This month, Tracie Barnett discusses how the strategic use of unique selling points (USPs) can make your dental practice stand out from the crowd. In today’s competitive dental industry, it’s more important than ever to distinguish your dental practice from others in order to attract and retain patients. One effective way to accomplish this is […]
Study indicates pregnant victims of intimate partner violence have poorer oral health
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Physical intimate partner violence (IPV) can be especially detrimental during pregnancy and is a significant public health issue, having considerable consequences for maternal health. The findings of a recent study revealed that women who experienced prenatal physical IPV reported worse oral health experiences during pregnancy. They were significantly more likely to report […]
Dentsply Sirona sustainability report details third year of progress
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona released its third sustainability report in September at Dentsply Sirona World Las Vegas, the company’s annual flagship clinical education event for the dental industry. Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, and its Sustainability Report 2022 shows that it has continued to take action […]
Introducing SmileShade: Revolutionising dental shade identification and communication
LONDON, Ontario, Canada: Research Driven, a Canadian company specialising in the development of medical and dental devices and technologies, has recently announced the launch of SmileShade, an innovative dental colour identification and communication mobile app. Developed with support from an Implant Dentistry Research and Education Foundation grant from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, SmileShade […]
Take care of your technicians and they will take care of you!
Straumann explains how laboratories can take care of their technicians to ensure that they retain a high quality workforce. Demand for the services of a dental laboratory that provides high-quality, precision-made products has never been higher. Particularly if they’re created beautifully and economically, and delivered on time. This can be difficult to maintain, as anyone […]
Sugar tax linked to fall in child tooth extractions in hospitals – the profession reacts
Last week, a study suggested that the sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions. We spoke to the dental profession to find out what this means. New research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health suggests that the number of under 18s having a tooth removed due to decay may […]
An opportunity lost – ring-fenced dental funding was just a pipe dream
Addressing the barriers to patient attendance while encouraging the continued attendance of those already engaged in their own oral health should be a priority, says Nigel Jones. Reports from the Health Service Journal (HSJ) suggest that the oft referenced ring-fencing of dental budgets within the wider financial resources available to the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) […]
Creating a space-saving dental clinic
Stephanie Creevy shares design tips for when your dental practice is limited on space. One of the biggest challenges when designing a dental clinic is space optimisation. As dental practices have to accommodate a range of equipment, tools, and supplies, optimising the available space is essential to ensure that your clinic operates smoothly and your […]
The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you share with our readers what dental hygienists and dental therapists can expect to experience at this year’s event in Bournemouth? The Oral Health Conference (OHC), hosted by the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy […]