Elevating endondontics: my must-have products
After delivering a two-day endodontic workshop, specialist in endodontics Ammar Al Hourani explains what products helped to elevate delegate learning – and improve his own dentistry. Taking place in the heart of London, Dr Al Hourani’s interactive hands-on based course saw participants explore diagnosis and treatment planning, access cavity design, mechanical preparation – including canal…
“Our mission is to connect manufacturers and clinics through efficient logistics at competitive prices”
At this year’s Swedental, currently taking place in Stockholm, Dutch e-commerce supplier Basiq Dental marks its entry into Sweden via a strategic partnership with DentFriends, a membership organisation for independent private dental clinics, and the integration of Cliniclands’ customer base. Cliniclands is a Swedish dental dealer whose customers are moving to Basiq Dental under a […]
Protecting your hearing in the dental workplace: understanding the risks and solutions
KaVo had the chance to interview the postdoctoral research scientist Sreeram Kaithali Narayanan on the issue of hearing protection in dentistry. What is your field of research? My research focuses on understanding the effects of hearing loss and the effectiveness of hearing rehabilitation. I also study behavioural changes, such as head and gaze movements, due…
Poor NHS staff wellbeing stats prompt ‘crucial’ new support initiatives
As nearly half (47%) of NHS staff report their work negatively impacting their mental health, £2.4 million of funding has been dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing. The NHS Charities Together research also found 41% of NHS staff feel that their physical health is impacted by their job. The charity said this year was set to…
Revolutionizing Dental Staffing with Virtual Medical Assistants: A Conversation with Beth LaChance
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1680 Connected Technology Solutions at Dentsply with Max Milz and David Ferguson : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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From leaky buckets to lasting growth: the power of the new patient funnel
Join David Nelkin on 18 November at 7pm as he explains the power of the new patient funnel for creating lasting growth. This webinar will help dental professionals understand how small, measurable improvements in their patient funnel can lead to exponential practice growth. It will demonstrate how to track and optimise key conversion points across…
Dental amalgam: agreement sets global ‘phase-out date’ for 2034
A ‘global phase-out date’ of 2034 has been set after which the manufacture, import, or export of dental amalgam will no longer be permitted. The landmark decision was reached at the Sixth Conference of the Parties (COP6) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, led by FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) and the International Association for…
The role of orthodontic care in modern dentistry: More than just straight teeth
Orthodontic treatment remains the gold standard intervention to improve alignment and functional dynamics without significant biological sacrifice or restorative burden. While conventional fixed appliances have long been the primary means of addressing malocclusion and achieving optimal tooth alignment, the advent of aligners—such as Invisalign—has significantly expanded the scope of orthodontic treatment. This advancement has particularly […]
Are we treating locum dental nurses as people or placeholders?
Jen Upton reminds us that locum dental nurses supplied by agencies are a meaningful part of the team deserving more respect. Behind every mask, uniform, and GDC registration is a person. They have a career, a family, ambitions, worries, and pride in their work. Yet in the hustle of back-to-back patients, staffing rotas, and diary…