What do dental professionals wish their patients knew about dental anxiety?
Bupa Dental Care shares the results of its survey into dental anxiety and how dental professionals help their patients through it. Dental professionals across the UK have shared insights they feel could help patients feel more at ease during dental visits – with almost one in five (19%) saying they want patients to know they…
New FDI report underscores illegal dental practice as a growing global health risk
GENEVA, Switzerland: A comprehensive new survey by FDI World Dental Federation has revealed that illegal dental practice is an escalating global public health threat. The study, involving 49 national dental associations, found that unlicensed and unqualified providers continue to endanger patients worldwide and that weak enforcement and regulatory gaps allow dangerous practices to thrive.
How composite bonding is changing smiles across London
Londoners are looking to improve their smiles without the drama of drills or commitment of veneers – that’s where composite bonding steps in. Across London, cosmetic dentistry is evolving. The rise reflects a broader move towards minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry, away from invasive treatments and toward artistry, balance, and preservation. This shift is subtle but…
Illegal tooth whitening treatments causing ‘irreversible damage’
Tooth whitening treatments that ‘burn gums and destroy teeth’ are being administered illegally across the UK, according to a BBC investigation. The report revealed that some tooth whitening gels contain more than 500 times the legal limit of bleaching agent for over-the-counter products. These illegal products were found for sale on social media, sometimes being…
I feel trapped by the financial pressure of practice ownership
‘Sustainability isn’t only financial, it’s emotional’ – Sarah McKimm advises a practice owner on coping with financial strain in dentistry. The scenario I’ve been a dentist for more than a decade and a practice owner for a lot of that time. While I’ve always loved my profession, the financial pressures have become overwhelming in recent…
Danube Private University opens enrolment for postgraduate dental programmes 2025/26
KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: The Danube Private University (DPU), a leading institution in dentistry with nearly two decades of experience in postgraduate continuing education, is offering new Master of Science (Continuing Education) programmes beginning in the winter semester of the 2025/26 academic year.
“Menopause and its associated hormonal changes can make life extremely difficult”
Dr John Viviano, a dentist and credentialled diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, has dedicated his career to managing sleep disordered breathing and bruxism. As clinical director of the Sleep Disorders Dentistry Research and Learning Center, near Toronto in Canada, he combines clinical expertise with education and research to advance understanding of sleep […]
How many patients present with active caries?
Colgate discusses the current picture of active caries in dental patients, the risk factors and how it can be prevented. Dental caries is still a problem, with 27% of adults presenting with obvious caries, with an average of 2.1 teeth affected (Public Health England, 2020), and 33% of children presenting with obvious caries, with an…
Shape your future today: DeNovo Future Partners Roadshow
DeNovo shares the details of its Future Partners Roadshow for principals considering the future of their practice, coming to Birmingham this November. DeNovo Dental Partners is going on the road to connect with principals who are interested in exploring new ways to shape the future of their practice. The team will be at The Grand…
Clinical Case: Functional polyether impressions for removable dentures
Using 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Polyether Impression Material. The post Clinical Case: Functional polyether impressions for removable dentures appeared first on Solventum Dental Blog.