Smile Escapes

Solving the puzzle of dental practice management

Putting together the pieces: Polly Bhambra speaks to Louise White about her secrets to successful practice management. Behind every successful practice is a successful practice manager. Running a practice is no mean feat, and one the size of Treetops Dental Practice certainly takes somebody special. Luckily for us, Louise has been working at Treetops for […]

Will a scan aid actually help with intra-oral implant scans?

FREIBURG, Germany: The use of intra-oral scanners for full-arch digitisation of edentulous arches with multiple implants has not been recommended, owing to significant errors. A study by researchers in Freiburg and Berlin in Germany compared the accuracy of intra-oral scans for multiple implants with and without the use of a scan aid. The goal was […]

Improving oral health in India using mobile dental vans

WARDHA, India: Health authorities in India face several obstacles in the efficient delivery of dental care, including a dentist-to-population ratio that is far below that recommended by the World Health Organization. The subcontinent’s vast rural population have inequitable access to dental care, and a review compiled by researchers at Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital […]

Flexible working found to improve heart health

Increased flexible working may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by the equivalent of five to 10 years of ageing. This is according to a study by Harvard and Penn State universities, published in The American Journal of Public Health. It is one of the first studies to examine the impact […]

Making a difference this Mouth Cancer Action Month

Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives.  November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer. With cases and deaths as a result of mouth cancer on the rise, the Oral Health Foundation believes strongly […]

Death in service benefits – what to be aware of when moving to private practice

Specialist financial adviser Aaron Prested from Wesleyan Financial Services discusses the potential changes to death in service benefits when switching from NHS to private dentistry. None of us want to think about the worst things that could happen in life – it is uncomfortable and upsetting. However, it is important to have plans in place. […]

Key considerations for choosing the right dental supplier

The BDIA explains how dental professionals can identify a trustworthy supplier to ensure all equipment is safe and high quality. In the daily operations of your dental business, regular procurement of equipment and consumables is essential. To ensure the smooth and sustainable operation and development of your practice, establishing a dependable partnership with trusted suppliers […]

How accurate are your implant records?

Digital versus analogue – Morven McCauley explains what studies have revealed as the most precise techniques for implant record taking. The primary goal of fabricating any implant retained restoration is to achieve a precise connection to the underlying implant, ensuring a passive fit. Any errors and deficiencies presented in the record taking process will have […]

How digital workflows are empowering dentists

Align Technology introduces its webinar exploring the benefits of its digital workflow with Dr Karla Soto and Dr Luis Ilzarbe. The sixth webinar of Align Education’s 2023 Digital Excellence Series was titled ‘How to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes with a seamless ortho-restorative approach’. It brought together Dr Karla Soto, who practices in Florida, USA, and Dr […]