Experts to design quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety
Experts are designing a dental drill that minimises noise without compromising efficiency as research shows its a key source of dental anxiety. Dr Tomomi Yamada, a dentist and assistant professor at the University of Osaka’s graduate school of dentistry, and collaborators looked into the sound of the dental drill and how it related to dental…
How to take the fear out of oral surgery
Kaila Girvan rethinks the patient experience in private practice to prevent and address fear surrounding oral surgery. Let’s face it, no one wants oral surgery. Even in high-end private practices, where patients are accustomed to luxury touches and short waiting times, the word ‘surgery’ can trigger anxiety. And understandably so. For most people, surgery means…
Dentaid celebrates 45 years of oral health innovation
BARCELONA, Spain: This year, Dentaid marked 45 years in oral health. Founded in 1980 as a small family business, the company has grown into an international oral health specialist with eight subsidiaries across Europe and Latin America, a team of more than 700 professionals and a presence in over 60 countries. Its headquarters and laboratories […]
Movement matters: protecting musculoskeletal health in dentistry
Anni Seaborne highlights the importance of musculoskeletal health and how dental professionals can protect theirs in practice. Working in dentistry often means long hours in fixed positions, which can lead to tension in the back, neck, and shoulders. For Dr Anni Seaborne, head of general dentistry at Bupa Dental Care, staying mindful of movement and…
Digital innovation meets patient connection: transformational next-gen technologies
Align Technology shares the experience of three dentists with innovative new technologies that are transforming engagement, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Three UK practitioners who have been early adopters of new digital innovations designed to help boost patient engagement, support diagnosis of oral health conditions and create more transparent, personalised treatment journeys have reported greater treatment…
The Season Every Dentist Pretends They’re Not In (E.311)
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Dentist erased after hitting child patient on head
A dentist has been removed from the register after it was proved that he hit the head of a child patient and failed to treat them with ‘compassion and kindness’. A Professional Conduct Committee hearing found a number of charges proved, relating to a broad area of dentistry including, inadequate care, clinical failings, failings to…
2026 ready: the AI-powered roadmap for dental marketing success
Join David Nelkin on 9 December at 7pm as he explains an AI-powered roadmap for dental marketing success in 2026. This webinar will help dental professionals understand how AI is transforming every aspect of dental marketing – from search and social to customer relationship management (CRM) and patient communication. Dental practices who start adapting now…
Root canal therapy linked to reduced inflammation and improved blood glucose control
LONDON, England: Although periapical periodontitis can increase systemic inflammation and is associated with cardiovascular risk and impaired glycaemic control, the relationship between endodontic therapy and improvements in metabolic health had not been previously explored. A pioneering clinical study at King’s College London has now investigated changes in serum metabolites after root canal treatment and found […]
New US study finds recommended fluoride levels linked to better teen cognitive performance
MINNEAPOLIS, US: Since the election of Donald Trump as US president in 2024, the question of water fluoridation in the country has become increasingly politicised. This is largely because Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr has consistently contradicted the scientific community by linking the measure to a range of health problems, […]