CERABIEN MiLai: Practical chroma map catalogue simplifies anterior restorations
PARIS, France: Craze lines, shape variations, age-related changes or medication-induced discoloration—every tooth is unique. Even with a specific porcelain system and production technique, ceramic anterior restorations require an individualised approach. To help technicians simplify their layering workflow using the micro-layering technique and CERABIEN MiLai, Kuraray Noritake Dental has collaborated with dental technician Dumitru Leahu to create a chroma map catalogue that guides users of all experience levels through seven typical anterior restoration cases.
Dentists urged to take a front-line role in tackling intimate partner violence
PHILADELPHIA, US: A new advisory paper calls on dental professionals to recognise their pivotal role in identifying and supporting those who have suffered intimate partner violence. Given the frequency of dental visits and the visibility of head and neck injuries, the paper argues that dentists are uniquely positioned to detect signs of abuse and connect […]
OrthoFX announces a new AirFlex feature for optimising aligner therapy
FREMONT, Calif., US: For many orthodontists, obtaining optimal tooth alignment and managing final detailing are persistent challenges in aligner therapy. These critical movements, conventionally resolved using finishing wires in fixed appliance therapy, are the focus of the new PrecisionFinish feature recently introduced to OrthoFX’s AirFlex aligner system.
Dental practice owners tour Cefla headquarters for exclusive insight with RPA Dental
RPA Dental recently hosted a select group of 20 UK dental practice owners on a remarkable visit to Cefla’s global headquarters in Imola, Italy. Take a look at the video to see the experience through their eyes. The exclusive trip provided a behind-the-scenes look at Cefla’s advanced production facilities, allowing attendees to experience firsthand the…
Behind the scenes of group dentistry
Charlotte Low explores the benefits of working within a dental group and why, despite its scale, Colosseum Dental’s people culture continues to feel like a close-knit community. In today’s evolving dental landscape, more professionals are choosing to work within dental groups rather than independent practices. The reasons are varied and compelling. From enhanced support structures…
Spit don’t rinse: managing a dysbiotic plaque biofilm
Join Ben Tighe and Laura Bailey on 29 October at 7pm as they discuss the spit don’t rinse concept and its role in managing a dysbiotic plaque biofilm. This webinar will discuss the challenges of managing fluoride availability in the salivary reservoir. It will also explore the evidence to support the use of adjunctive mouthwash…
OSSVIS launches new scanner to strengthen its seamless digital dental ecosystem
ANYANG, South Korea: Dental imaging innovator OSSVIS has released Lilivis SCAN, a next-generation intra-oral scanner that marks a major expansion of the fully integrated Lilivis digital ecosystem. Designed to deliver efficiency, simplicity and affordability, the platform connects Lilivis scanning, design software, milling, printing and implant solutions in one unified workflow. Combining advanced performance and competitive […]
Planmeca announces partnership with top North American DSO
HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca, a company known for its expertise in dental equipment and software, has announced a new partnership with The Aspen Group (TAG), the parent company of US dental support organisation (DSO) Aspen Dental Management. Through the delivery of advanced digital imaging solutions to the DSO’s clinics across the US, the partnership aims to […]
Study links diabetes to higher risk of oral and maxillofacial pathologies
IAȘI, Romania: Diabetes is a growing global public health concern and is closely linked to oral disease. A recent study conducted by researchers in Romania examined the prevalence and distribution of oral and maxillofacial pathologies in patients with diabetes, as well as the correlation between the two. They found that diabetes significantly increases the risk […]
Are international students an overlooked cohort that could help save NHS dentistry?
Could international students help to plug dental workforce gaps in the NHS? Amirali Ziaebrahimi explains why small tweaks in immigration policy could have a positive impact on the profession. International dental students in the UK may not form the majority of any given cohort, but they represent a uniquely positioned and vastly underutilised group within…