Smile Escapes

Cementation of veneers: process, pitfalls and predictability

Join Manrina Rhode at 7pm on 10 November as she discusses processes, pitfalls and predictability in the cementation of veneers. This webinar will provide a clear, step-by-step overview of the veneer cementation workflow used in daily practice. Speaker Manrina Rhode will highlight common complications that can arise during and after veneer cementation. She will share… 

Tooth regrowth breakthrough: cell location found to be vital 

The discovery of ‘cellular self-organisation’ in dental development may inform future developments in tooth regrowth, researchers say. A new study from the Yonsei University College of Dentistry explored whether the location of tooth growth cells in the mouth affects their development. To test this, cells taken from the lingual (tongue) side of mouse dentition were… 

Lessons in Instagram: why a dental social media presence is essential

Slaine Ker explains why a social media presence is no longer optional for dental professionals and how to use it to build a client base. When I made the decision to open my own dental practice in a brand-new city – no patients, no reputation, no referrals – I knew clinical skill alone wouldn’t be… 

The ClinCheck signature experience: A clinician’s journey to digital mastery

Nearly three decades ago, the Invisalign system transformed orthodontics with aligner therapy. Yet, behind every smile was a complex, time-consuming treatment planning process. Clinicians had to submit physical impressions, write detailed instructions for CAD and wait weeks for a plan that met their expectations. Delays were common, and the process often felt disconnected from the […]

New studies link oral health to cerebrovascular health

COLUMBIA, S.C., US: Growing evidence continues to demonstrate the far-reaching impact of oral health on systemic well-being. Just recently, two new studies have strengthened the association between periodontal disease, dental caries and cerebrovascular health, suggesting that maintaining healthy teeth and gingivae may help reduce vascular injury in the brain and lower the risk of stroke. […]

Salivary biomarkers reveal link between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome risk

KUOPIO, Finland: A large Finnish population-based study has assessed periodontitis using salivary biomarkers—rather than clinical and radiographic oral examination—and found that it is associated with both existing and future risk of metabolic syndrome. The findings strengthen the evidence that systemic inflammation linked to oral disease may play a contributory role in metabolic dysfunction.  

NHS to private conversion: how to overcome the barriers

Practice Plan explores some of the key barriers that dentists perceive before converting from NHS to private and why they might not be such a concern after all. Are you a dentist considering a move away from the NHS to private practice but feeling held back by doubts? You’re not alone, and Practice Plan here… 

Should the NHS pick up the pieces when ‘Turkey teeth’ go wrong?

Neel Kothari considers whether NHS dentists in the UK are obliged, or even able, to step in when overseas ‘Turkey teeth’ procedures result in complications. Firstly, let me apologise to my Turkish colleagues for using the term ‘Turkey teeth’. It goes without saying that there is good and bad dentistry everywhere. When I use that…