Latest NHS dental contract changes released
The government has revealed the latest overhaul of the NHS dental contract, with prioritisation given to patients with the most urgent dental needs. Dubbed ‘the most significant modernisation of the NHS dental contract in years’ by the government, the changes follow a consultation with the sector and the public. The reforms – which will be introduced from…
My colleague’s mental health is suffering: should I intervene?
Sarah McKimm advises a dentist who has noticed signs of poor mental health in a colleague – is stepping in the responsible choice or a breach of professional boundaries? The scenario I’m reaching out because I’m getting increasingly worried about a fellow associate in my practice. We’ve worked together for several years, and although dentistry…
Children’s oral health crisis persists despite government action, experts warn
LEEDS, England: As a crucial dimension of the overall oral health crisis continuing to rankle across the UK, children’s access to NHS dental care and rates of tooth decay in England remain unacceptably poor, according to leading oral health experts. While recent government interventions show early promise, researchers say that they are not yet sufficient […]
Freiburg researchers explore unknown oral bacteria in periodontitis research
FREIBURG, Germany: Thousands of different bacteria colonise the oral cavity, many of which remain unidentified. Researchers in Freiburg are now using a combined culture- and gene-based approach to determine which of these microorganisms contribute to periodontitis. The project, funded by the German Research Foundation, combines two methods that have been used successfully in gut microbiome […]
Skills4Dental: empowering dental teams through modern, measurable training
Skills4Dental explains how its integrated suite of dental training programmes can help practice teams to grow their skills and unlock new opportunities. In a profession defined by precision, trust and ever-evolving clinical standards, maintaining an outstanding patient experience relies on more than clinical skill alone. Dental practices today face the challenge of nurturing teams who…
Proposed dentistry voucher scheme slammed by experts
A proposal for the government to provide the public with a £150 voucher towards private dental care would ‘mean the end of NHS dentistry’, according to dental experts. Think tank Policy Exchange called for the government to implement a scheme to provide £150 vouchers redeemable at private dental practices to ‘end the NHS dental crisis’.…
One-year follow-up of Straumann Fast Molar Solution in bilateral maxillary premolars
The following clinical case report presents the successful treatment of bilateral sites using both immediate and conventional implant placement with the Straumann Fast Molar Solution. The Straumann Anatomic Healing Abutment XC facilitated optimal soft-tissue conditioning and enhanced patient comfort, while its scannable head introduced a new level of time efficiency by eliminating the need for […]
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Which UK city has the highest demand for orthodontics?
Oxford came first in a ranking of UK regions with the highest rates of enquiries about clear aligner orthodontics, at a rate of one enquiry per 235 residents. Almost four in 10 (38%) of these enquiries were considered complex – including factors such as significant crowding, spacing or bite discrepancies requiring longer treatment. The cities…