Smile Escapes

‘The Wand is the most important piece of equipment in my practice’

Dental Sky shares the experience of Arfan Rashid, a practice owner and keen adopter of new technologies, and why The Wand has become his most popular piece of equipment. There is a complex interplay between cost, perceived quality of care and patient loyalty. Satisfaction has its roots in a stress-free environment with streamlined workflows optimising… 

Dental AI receptionist, friend or foe?

Join Grant McAree on Tuesday 14 October at 7pm as he discusses the role of an AI receptionist in dentistry, plus its benefits and risks. This webinar will introduce what an AI receptionist is and how it functions in a dental practice setting to help dentists understand the technology (appointment booking, patient triage, reminders, FAQs,… 

From chairside to cyberspace: AI is phishing you now— is your team ready?—Part 4

It is common to think of cyber-attacks as isolated incidents—one office, one victim, one mistake—but in reality, practices are connected. The systems they use, the patients they share, the platforms they log into all link them in ways that are not always evident. If your practice is hacked, it could affect your patients, your employees […]

Plant-rich Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of periodontal disease

LONDON, England: Balanced nutrition is known to lower the risk of major non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders and certain cancers. However, its role in periodontal health remains less explored. A recent study on the impact of a Mediterranean-style diet on periodontal disease and related systemic inflammation has suggested that such a diet may […]

Dentist erased after admitting to ‘racially-motivated’ emails to colleagues

A dentist who admitted to writing ‘inappropriate and racially-motivated’ comments about Indian dentistry has been erased from the register. The clinician made the comments in emails to colleagues and former colleagues, writing ‘I don’t want to be connected to Indian dentistry’. According to a hearing by the General Dental Council’s Professional Conduct Committee, they also…