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…
“Our goal is to make oral synbiotics an accessible preventive tool for childhood caries”
In many parts of the world, unequal access to oral health professionals and facilities makes it difficult for communities to receive adequate care. This highlights the importance of preventive approaches that do not require clinical intervention. Dr Céline M. Lévesque, a professor of oral microbiology in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in […]
Is mechanical cleaning enough?
Rhiannon Jones explores the evidence, patient limitations, and the role of adjunctive therapies in questioning whether mechanical cleaning alone is enough. Mechanical cleaning has long been the accepted way of preventing dental diseases. But we have to acknowledge that mechanical cleaning is not possible for every patient (Van der Weijden et al, 2015). So, when…
Why orthodontists choose Ixion Instruments
DB Orthodontics explains the benefits of Ixion Instruments – superior dental instruments from cutters to pliers for lasting precision. When precision matters, orthodontists around the world choose Ixion Instruments – a preferred choice when it comes to performance, longevity, and control. In this short video, discover the features that make Ixion a standout choice for…
Brain Boost 2025 – Why attend virtually?
“Mastering tooth wear and restoring smiles – esthetic and efficient” is the ideal event for dental professionals who want to… The post Brain Boost 2025 – Why attend virtually? appeared first on Solventum Dental Blog.
Children’s access to NHS dentistry remains ‘very poor’, analysis shows
Rates of tooth decay among children remain very poor, new analysis shows – but experts suggest ‘cautious optimism’ surrounding government interventions. A new report by the University of Leeds commends government action taken in the past year to improve children’s oral health. This includes the introduction of a national supervised toothbrushing programme and plans for the expansion of…
Revolutionary comprehensive orthodontic treatment in days for dentists
Join Anthony D Viazis on 17 November at 7pm as he discusses how dentists can achieve comprehensive orthodontic treatment in just days. This webinar will teach general dentists the technology to perform revolutionary comprehensive orthodontic treatments in an average of 120-150 days. Learning outcomes The speaker Dr Anthony D Viazis, founder of Fastbraces, is the…