Dental practice owners tour Cefla headquarters for exclusive insight with RPA Dental
RPA Dental recently hosted a select group of 20 UK dental practice owners on a remarkable visit to Cefla’s global headquarters in Imola, Italy. Take a look at the video to see the experience through their eyes. The exclusive trip provided a behind-the-scenes look at Cefla’s advanced production facilities, allowing attendees to experience firsthand the…
Behind the scenes of group dentistry
Charlotte Low explores the benefits of working within a dental group and why, despite its scale, Colosseum Dental’s people culture continues to feel like a close-knit community. In today’s evolving dental landscape, more professionals are choosing to work within dental groups rather than independent practices. The reasons are varied and compelling. From enhanced support structures…
Spit don’t rinse: managing a dysbiotic plaque biofilm
Join Ben Tighe and Laura Bailey on 29 October at 7pm as they discuss the spit don’t rinse concept and its role in managing a dysbiotic plaque biofilm. This webinar will discuss the challenges of managing fluoride availability in the salivary reservoir. It will also explore the evidence to support the use of adjunctive mouthwash…
OSSVIS launches new scanner to strengthen its seamless digital dental ecosystem
ANYANG, South Korea: Dental imaging innovator OSSVIS has released Lilivis SCAN, a next-generation intra-oral scanner that marks a major expansion of the fully integrated Lilivis digital ecosystem. Designed to deliver efficiency, simplicity and affordability, the platform connects Lilivis scanning, design software, milling, printing and implant solutions in one unified workflow. Combining advanced performance and competitive […]
Study links diabetes to higher risk of oral and maxillofacial pathologies
IAȘI, Romania: Diabetes is a growing global public health concern and is closely linked to oral disease. A recent study conducted by researchers in Romania examined the prevalence and distribution of oral and maxillofacial pathologies in patients with diabetes, as well as the correlation between the two. They found that diabetes significantly increases the risk […]
Planmeca announces partnership with top North American DSO
HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca, a company known for its expertise in dental equipment and software, has announced a new partnership with The Aspen Group (TAG), the parent company of US dental support organisation (DSO) Aspen Dental Management. Through the delivery of advanced digital imaging solutions to the DSO’s clinics across the US, the partnership aims to […]
Are international students an overlooked cohort that could help save NHS dentistry?
Could international students help to plug dental workforce gaps in the NHS? Amirali Ziaebrahimi explains why small tweaks in immigration policy could have a positive impact on the profession. International dental students in the UK may not form the majority of any given cohort, but they represent a uniquely positioned and vastly underutilised group within…
My (not so) big, beautiful build: sustainable growth in dentistry
Diana Ferati offers a lesson in the art of small, subtle and carefully calibrated business growth that remains sustainable over the years. Economist EF Schumacher, in his book Small is Beautiful, advocated for development that prioritises people and emphasises sustainability. Subtitled ‘A study of economics as if people mattered’, it challenged the idea that ‘bigger is…
From complexity to confidence: the case for clear aligners
Straumann presents an award-winning complex case using clear aligners by Thomas Hughes, backed by a strong digital workflow and clinical support. Complex orthodontic cases often present a clinical challenge, particularly when patients are averse to traditional fixed braces after previous negative experiences. A recent award-winning case by Dr Thomas Hughes, recipient of the ClearCorrect Clinical…
Shifting communication into high gear with AI: our practice story
Join Kush Garg on 28 October at 7pm as he explains how his practice used AI to shift communication into high gear. Clear communication can make or break a dental practice – but it’s not always easy. Join Dr Kush for this webinar and discover how Watford Smiles transformed team collaboration and patient care with…