Ivoclar’s summer school expands education for dental students around the globe
SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Supporting universities and students is a key element of Ivoclar’s philosophy and an essential part of its role as a leading provider of integrated solutions for dental teams. This year, the company invited the next generation of dental professionals to eight regional Ivoclar Academy centres for an educational summer school programme of supplemental […]
A study looking at implant patients with COVID-19 reveals risk factors of early implant failure
KAYSERI, Turkey: COVID-19 has infected over 670 million people. The disease can impact bone metabolism, stimulating bone resorption, reducing serum calcium levels and decreasing bone mineral density, potentially negatively affecting the osteointegration of dental implants. A novel retrospective study by researchers at Erciyes University in Turkey has investigated COVID-19 as one of the risk factors […]
Why I’m so passionate about early diagnosis in the breast cancer community
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Gemma Barker opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and her mission to raise awareness among both women and men. Breast Cancer Awareness Month for me last year was horrendous. I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer with no family history of the disease at […]
Why Stoptober is so important in dentistry
As Stoptober draws to a close, we hear from a leading dentist about why he thinks dental professionals are a while away from recommending vapes as an alternative to smoking. Stoptober is a national campaign designed that encourages and supports smokers in quitting tobacco for good. The initiative is based on evidence that shows if […]
WTF? What is the future? – know your patient, change the outcome
Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 7 November as she discusses how knowing the patient can change the outcome of treatment. Attendees of this webinar will gain an understanding of human behaviour and personality types. They will also understand the link between personality types and oral and systemic health, as well as the different approaches to […]
WTF? What is the future? – A brave new world driving behaviour change in oral healthcare teams
Join Iain Chapple on Wednesday 8 November at 7pm as he discusses a brave new world driving behaviour change in oral healthcare teams. Attendees of this webinar will understand why personalised dental medicine is the future for oral care and what it means. They will also appreciate the need to shift from managing periodontitis to […]
Half of dental nurses say mental health has worsened since pandemic
More than half of dental nurses – and two in five dental hygienists and dental therapists – say their mental health is worse now than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, over a third of dental hygienists and therapists are considering their future in the dental profession due to their mental wellbeing concerns. This is […]
Childhood caries – target the acidic causes for a preventive approach
Colgate discusses some of the causative and protective factors contributing to the prevalence of childhood caries. Improving the oral health of children is a priority for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. Their ambition is that every child will be free of dental caries. This will enable them to have the best start in […]