Clinical Case: Gingival recession restored with 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative
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Direkte Kompositrestaurationen im Front – und Seitenzahnbereichzahnbereich. So einfach wie (nie) früher
In den 80er Jahren wurden direkte Frontzahn-Kompositfüllungen mit einfachsten Schichttechniken, effizient und vor allem kostengünstig gelegt. Dabei war die Ästhetik mehr als ausreichend. Auch im Seitenzahnbereich konnten dem Patienten mit einfachsten Schichttechniken ästhetisch ansprechende und langlebige Restaurationen angeboten werden. Dann kamen die wilden 90er Jahre und das 21. Jahrhundert mit dem Anspruch, komplexeste Zahntechnik direkt […]
Referral chaos: are secondary care services for dentistry in crisis?
Neel Kothari asks why the process for referral to secondary care services in dentistry has become so complex, and what this tells us about the state of the NHS. This may sound unbelievable, but it wasn’t that long ago when we could send a referral for NHS secondary services via a single-sided letter. Sending along…
Clinicians advised to carry out ultrasound before dermal filler treatments
Experts have suggested that ultrasound scans can detect poorly-placed fillers that are blocking blood vessels – prompting a recommendation for scans to be carried out before dermal filler treatment. In a new study, researchers found that ultrasound can help clinicians to detect vascular complications as a result of misplaced face fillers. To track the risks…
Long-term dental outreach in rural Australia enhances oral health and community well-being
TARA, Australia: Many rural Australian towns lack resident dental services, leading to poorer oral health compared with urban areas. The National Oral Health Plan 2015–2024 aimed to address this challenge through dental outreach programmes. However, while previous studies have investigated the clinical outcomes of such initiatives, little is known about the stakeholders’ perspectives. To address […]
Most UK adults do not realise that periodontal disease may be associated with diabetes, study finds
LONDON, England: More than a third of UK adults in a study by periodontal health brand Corsodyl experience bleeding gingivae at least once a month when they brush their teeth and ignore it or simply brush more softly. The findings also showed that, while most participants recognised that diet, weight, family history, lack of physical […]
Feeling SAD? Tackling seasonal affective disorder in dentistry
Jenny Durkin explores the impact of seasonal affective disorder on dental professionals – what does the term mean, how can it affect a dental professionals’ life and work, and how can it be managed? What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that can affect you at certain…
Building on a successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry with Ant Davies
Are you considering a move from NHS to private dentistry? In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Ant Davies, principal dentist and owner, catches up with Hazel Dockery from Practice Plan three years after his bold decision to leave the NHS behind. Ant shares how he went from managing two NHS-heavy practices in…
New specialist progression route announced in Scotland
Specialty dentists in Scotland who are able to demonstrate they possess and have been applying the skills and experience for the specialist grade will now be able to progress to a specialist title. These skills and experience must meet the capability framework requirements for the specialist grade and there must be a service need for…
Navigating surging supply chain costs in dental practices
Ads Thanki explores the factors causing supply chain costs to soar in dentistry – plus how you can manage your cashflow as we move into 2026. Dental practices across the UK are currently facing significant financial pressures, with rising expenses across various areas threatening to impact their profitability. As the cost of doing business continues…