Adults with diabetes who practise interdental cleaning have more stable blood glucose
FUKUOKA, Japan: World Diabetes Day, held annually on 14 November, highlights the need for greater awareness of the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and oral health. A new clinical study has found that adults with Type 2diabetes who clean between their teeth at least three times a week with floss or interdental brushes spend more time within the […]
Global dental research excellence anchored in wealthy English-speaking nations
BRNO, Czech Republic: A recent bibliometric study has mapped the global landscape of dental research excellence and identified marked differences across countries, institutions and researcher demographics. The analysis used the Stanford–Elsevier lists of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists to analyse the global distribution of highly cited dental researchers in relation to selected national, institutional […]
Dentistry’s guide to dental implants
The dental implants market is growing rapidly. This is in part due to increased life expectancy, as older patients with missing teeth seek long-term alternatives to dentures. This guide will explore some of the aspects of dental implants to be taken into consideration when considering treatment options. It will also present one of the leading…
NHS dental access: why the ORE is part of the solution
Neil Carmichael, executive chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), explains why the group backs calls to reform the overseas registration exam (ORE) booking system. The ADG is aligned with minister Stephen Kinnock when he says utilising our talent-pool of trained international dentists is the ‘low hanging fruit’ option. If the General Dental Council…
The associate comfort trap: is safety sabotaging your career?
Bobby Bhandal explains why earning ‘good money’ as an associate might be the most expensive decision of your career. It’s Sunday evening. You’re scrolling through your phone, trying to ignore the creeping dread of Monday morning. You’ve got a perfectly nice life. Nice car. Nice holidays. Nice salary. So why do you feel like you’re…
New dental training facility will provide NHS care for thousands
A new dental clinic that will train 130 new dental students a year and provide NHS care to more than 5,000 has been given the green light. Barking and Dagenham Council, in partnership with Queen Mary University of London, announced the £4.1 million investment this week to establish the academic dental centre in central Barking.…
Which fluoride varnish is optimal for caries prevention?
Colgate explains the benefits of its Duraphat Fluoride Varnish for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are presented with a wide range of professional products to support caries prevention including fluoride varnish. It is vital to understand that not all fluoride varnishes are the same. Although they may have similar compositions, they are intended…
The next-gen of digital dentistry in clear aligner therapy
Join Raman Aulakh and Barry Buckley on 20 November at 7pm as they discuss the next generation of digital dentistry in clear aligner therapy. This webinar will explore how next-generation digital technologies are transforming clear aligner therapy. Developments such as AI-driven diagnostics, integrated treatment planning, and virtual patient engagement are enabling clinicians to deliver more…
What is the average length of an upper incisor? (in mm)
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Refugee dentists given easier access to UK registration
A new alternative evidence policy will reduce barriers to registration for refugee and displaced dental professionals, the General Dental Council (GDC) says. The policy will allow the GDC to accept alternative forms of evidence where refugee and displaced dental professionals are unable to provide usual documentation due to circumstances beyond their control. The regulator acknowledged…