Healthcare waste guidance changes: what you need to know
Pat Langley provides an update changes to HTM 07-01 and what every dental team needs to know about healthcare waste. The update to HTM 07-01 (the safe and sustainable management of healthcare waste) published in 2023 might not have topped your summer reading list – but it probably should! It brings big changes to how…
Apple peel extract found to fight periodontal disease
A plant-derived compound found in apple peel has been proposed as an ‘alternative to antibiotics’ by a new study, which found it effective against periodontal disease. Morin is a natural extract found in guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas and almonds. Researchers from São Paulo State University found that it showed antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,…
Dentistry’s guide to AI in dentistry
AI in dentistry is being used ever more frequently by dental practitioners. That should come as little surprise; AI is increasingly used in many aspects of our lives. AI stands for artificial intelligence. Older forms of AI involved a stimulus being processed by a set series of rules, which would generate a response. The first…
Impact of time to take centre stage at the EAO congress in Monaco
MONACO: The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) will return to Monaco for its 32nd annual scientific meeting, being held from 18 to 20 September at the Grimaldi Forum. This year’s congress, organised in partnership with the French Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, will explore the theme “The impact of time in implant dentistry”, addressing how timing influences every […]
EAO congress 2025: Blending science and masterpieces
In a captivating fusion of science and creativity, BioHorizons Camlog’s “Art of Regeneration” campaign is turning heads across the global dental community. More than a celebration of advanced biomaterial solutions, the campaign brings an artistic lens to regenerative dentistry, transforming part of BioHorizons Camlog’s trade show presence into a gallery of innovation. Visitors to the […]
EAO-SFPIO joint meeting opens in Monaco
MONACO: The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has opened its 32nd annual scientific meeting today in Monaco. Returning to the French Riviera for the first time since 2009, the three-day congress runs until Saturday and brings together thousands of clinicians and researchers from around the world for what is regarded as the premier event in […]
EAO Monaco: Experts present concept for zero peri-implantitis
MONACO: The zero peri-implantitis concept of the Patent Dental Implant System, designed to prevent disease onset and maintain long-term soft-tissue health, is in focus at the EAO–SFPIO joint meeting, which currently takes place in Monaco. The company has announced that leading researchers are available on-site to present current findings and exchange knowledge with congress participants. […]
Why cadaveric surgical training is crucial for complex implant dentistry
VSSAcademy explains the importance of cadaveric training in implant dentistry, and how introducing complex implant surgery can grow your practice. Implant dentistry is evolving rapidly, with patients demanding increasingly complex treatments and clinicians expected to deliver safe, predictable outcomes. Against this backdrop, VSSAcademy’s ‘Cadaver course for complex surgical implant procedures 2025’ offers one of the…
How can clinical hypnotherapy be used in dentistry?
Munir Ravalia discusses clinical hypnotherapy – what it is, how it works and its practical applications in dental settings. Dental anxiety is a widespread issue, affecting a large percentage of any population, with approximately 12% experiencing extreme dental fear. These patients often avoid dental care until emergencies arise, leading to worse outcomes and more invasive…
Putting people at the centre of strategic growth
As the dental profession continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of clinicians, Colosseum Dental is emerging as a leader in redefining recruitment and retention – placing people at the very core of its business philosophy. According to Lee Catlin, chief commercial officer, this people-first approach is not just a guiding principle; it’s a strategic…