Eighteeth announces acquisition of leading intra-oral scanner company
CHANGZHOU, China: The Chinese dental supply company Eighteeth has acquired ZHEAN Healthcare, an innovative Chinese manufacturer specialising in the research and development, production and sales of digital dental diagnosis and treatment equipment and intelligent solutions. It is especially known for its HELIOS series of intra-oral scanners, which can be used in many clinical applications, such […]
Changing the lives of homeless veterans one smile at a time
Dentistry on the front line: Alan Wright explains how he is combatting the oral health disparity among homeless veterans through his charity. I joined the army in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a medic in 1974. Later, due to injuries, I ended transferring to the Royal Army Dental Corp and qualified as a dental […]
Visalys composite – simply intelligent restorative materials
Kettenbach Dental is expanding its composite division of Visalys products. Find out why the product family of restorative materials is growing so well. What started with a single material over a decade ago expanded to five unique restorative solutions for core build-ups, cementing and temporary restorations. and, recently started, nano-hybrid composites for direct filling therapy: […]
Locum staff – filling in the void in dental recruitment and job satisfaction
Filling In discusses how the new locum dental group will benefit locum dental nurses, dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists. Filling In offers a completely free opportunity for dental-workers seeking flexible, convenient and satisfactory patterns in their working lives, making it quick and easy to find dental practices who need cover – both urgently and non-urgently. The […]
Planning for a profitable exit when selling your business
This month, dental business coach Chris Barrow shares his top tips for increasing the value of your dental business to maximise profit at the point of selling. A client recently asked me for a plan of action to grow their business profits by 20% per annum compound (PAC) for the next five years. Ultimately, the objective was […]
ROOTS SUMMIT calls for submissions and launches roots magazine contest
ATHENS, Greece: The ROOTS SUMMIT team is excited to invite dental professionals to submit their presentations for inclusion in the dynamic scientific programme for the event set to take place from 9 to 12 May in Athens. Contributions may be in the form of either poster or oral presentations. The organisers have also introduced the […]
Data reveals negative impact of cost of living crisis on attitudes to dentistry
Newly released data has demonstrated the impact of the cost of living crisis on the UK public’s perception of dentistry and their own oral health. The findings are taken from Wrigley’s Oral Health Index, a survey of more than 6,000 participants over the age of 16 across the UK. Overall, 45% of respondents believed that […]
Factors in dentists’ choice of implant suppliers
Increasing numbers of dental clinicians seek stronger relationships with implant suppliers that stand the test of time – bredent explains why dentists’ choice of implant supplier is rarely just about the product. Reliable customer service and support, combined with extensive implant knowledge and experience, are the vital ingredients in the recipe for a successful long-term […]
AlignerFlow LC – optimised workflow through fluorescence
Dr Montse Galiano explains why AlignerFlow LC offers excellent adaptation in the template splint, high stability and abrasion resistance, as well as additional fluorescence. Modern aligner therapy opens up new treatment options in dental and orthodontic practices. The spectrum of dysgnathia corrections and their implementation success is increased by means of attachments. The precise fit […]
Odontogenic keratocysts going undiagnosed for too long, study finds
TURKU, Finland: Purportedly arising from remnants of the dental lamina, odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) make up roughly 5%–15% of all odontogenic cysts and appear as either a solitary lesion or multiple lesions. They typically grow rapidly and have high rates of recurrence. Research conducted at the University of Turku on a Finnish population has found that […]