Clinical Case: Total-etch adhesive bonding of two glass ceramic veneers
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative. The post Clinical Case: Total-etch adhesive bonding of two glass ceramic veneers appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Five reasons why you should warm your composite
From the first procedure to the last, dental composites can be a challenge. See how heat could make your restorations… The post Five reasons why you should warm your composite appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
From squat to group: how to scale up in practice ownership
Kunal Thakker explains how you can apply the success of a single-practice squat to scale up your dental business into multiple sites. Today, we’re going to be talking all about scaling up from zero and building scale into your business. I started Tooth Club with just one practice, but I always had the vision that…
Dental training sharpens perception of facial beauty
Clinical dental training increases students’ ability to critically analyse smile and facial beauty, according to a new study. Dental students at various stages of training were presented with photos of a female model to rank from least to most aesthetically pleasing. The original photos of the model’s face and smile were digitally manipulated to alter…
“Hybrid workflows in our digital ecosystem expand options for patient-centred orthodontics”
During the SureSmile 2025 Global Orthodontics Symposium, which took place on 13 and 14 September in London, Dental Tribune International spoke with Dentsply Sirona’s Jill Uhryniak, who was appointed group vice president of orthodontics and aligner solutions in May. In her new role, she is focusing on innovation and education to improve patient outcomes, such […]
Lunos Prophy Powders: gentle, effective cleaning with patient comfort
Lunos Gentle Clean and Perio Combi Prophy Powders combine effective biofilm and stain removal with minimal abrasivity – making them ideal for regular recall treatments. Lunos Prophy Powders come in two variants, ‘Gentle Clean’ and ‘Perio Combi’. With both, the priority is the protection of sensitive dental substance, whilst simultaneously offering effective cleaning. They display an…
Myofunctional therapy: how training orofacial muscles restores function
Jennifer Nicoll explores myofunctional therapy in dentistry and how it can benefit patients by getting to the root cause of functional problems in the entire body. There is growing awareness of the strong links between oral health and wider health and wellbeing. A symptom that originates from the mouth, jaws or tongue can have a…
Treatment of ectopic canines with aligners and the MTA auxiliary
Ectopic canines are a complex condition to treat with aligners only, since it is not easy to create a reliable and stable anchorage unit for forced eruption.1 Some authors suggest the use of elastics from the impacted canine to the maxillary aligner, but this increases the level of compliance required of the patient for a […]
Young people who experience divorce or abuse more likely to have dental fear
Young people who have experienced bullying, divorce, violence or abuse are significantly more likely to be anxious to visit the dental practice. According to a new study, this anxiety may cause some people to avoid going to the dentist – while others feel an urge to flee once they are there. Between eight to 20%…
Practice ownership: how to assess, finance and buy with confidence
Join Dave McIver and Ranjit Virk on Thursday 9 October as they explain how to assess, finance and buy a practice with confidence. This webinar will give dentists a clear understanding of the practice purchase process. It will highlight what to look for when reviewing accounts and financial details. It will also explain how to…