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Successful dentists agree that educating your patients is an integral part of case acceptance and successful treatment. Implant Direct’s video helps patients to learn about implant treatment. Get the free video now.
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The Biohorizons and Camlog distributorship bring together two systems that complement each other perfectly and offer even more to the UK dental market. Together, the partnership now offers one of the most comprehensive set of solutions in implant dentistry. In this video Paul Delgado, head of international sales and education at Camlog, explains how Camlog is…
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Unhealthy gums could be putting older women at a higher risk of developing cancer, a new study has found. The study, which looked at 65,000 post-menopausal women, found that a history of unhealthy gums increases the chances of developing cancer by 14%. The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging women to pay attention to their oral…
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Find out more about the new world of Kavo: www.new-kavo.com. Kavo’s goal is clearly defined: we want to be your premier dental partner. We want to go beyond convincing you, we want to truly delight and inspire you. We want to improve and simplify your life by providing you with dental excellence in every area…
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Simon Chard explains how the Oral B Genius has helped his patients keep on top of their oral health when he isn’t around. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb.
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Recommendations to cap fixing costs for clinical negligence claims don’t go far enough, the DDU claims. The Dental Defence Union (DDU) claimed it was disappointed that the proposals, for negligence claims valued up to £25,000, were a missed opportunity to reduce the burden of litigation on the NHS and make legal costs more proportionate. Reform…
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Do you find yourself spending too long at work? Rodericks explains how it can help. As we continue to welcome the warmth of our British summer; are you finding yourself staying late completing admin work required to run a dental practice, wishing you were home enjoying that time with your family instead? We all know…
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Olivia Chugg gives her experience using Knight Dental smile design laboratory. For more information visit www.knightdentaldesign.co.uk.
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The General Dental Council (GDC) and the BDIA are warning dentists not to purchase counterfeit dental devices. These warnings come after a recent GDC hearing found a dentist guilty of purchasing non-compliant and counterfeit dental equipment from an online auction website, resulting in the dentist’s registration being suspended for three months. ‘This case shows the importance…
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FMC is currently undertaking a survey to ascertain your principal interest areas going forward. Please help us understand your development needs by filling out the following very brief survey, together with your email details and contact number. All responders will be entered into a free draw for a complimentary place for two at the 2018 Stars of…
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This article considers what evidence-based dentistry means, how to begin to implement it in practice, and why it is important for clinicians and patients alike. The General Dental Council, in its Standards for the Dental Team, requires its registrants to, ‘[…] provide good quality care based on current evidence and authoritative guidance’. Furthermore, evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is globally…
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The Oral Reconstruction Foundation Research Award 2016/2017 is open for entries in the fields of implant dentistry and oral reconstruction. The Oral Reconstruction Foundation (former the Camlog Foundation) is proud to announce the continuation of its renowned Research Award. The Research Award is presented every two years and is open to all young, talented scientists/researchers…
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Tipton Training explains why it has decided to become nationally-recognised by a UK awarding body. Courses from one of the UK’s leading dental academies are in the process of being added to nationally-recognised UK qualification frameworks. The initial stages to this approval – granting of approved centre status by a UK awarding body and accreditation…
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Practice valuations have continued to see a steep drop this year according to the latest NASDAL goodwill survey. The latest goodwill survey has shown that valuations for practices have reached 135% goodwill as a percentage of fee income, which is actually a rise since the same time last year where valuations reached 124%, but a drop from…
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Want to keep up to date with the latest news in dentistry, but struggle to find time to read the website, let alone a magazine? Then the new dentistry.co.uk app is just what you need – an easy to read app that brings you the news as it happens. It looks good, and it’s a…
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Snoring and bad breath are two of the most common ailments UK couples refuse to seek medical help for. According to a new survey by Pharmacyoutlet.co.uk, 18% of UK adults suffer from bad breath while only 20% of those choose to seek out treatment for it. There are also an estimated 14.66 million snorers (84% of…
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Help preserve patients’ natural smile after a tooth extraction. Use Tisseos, a resorbable synthetic membrane in a socket preservation. For more information visit biomedical-tissues.com/dental.
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A new survey has revealed that one in seven British adults are exceeding their advised daily intake in sugar from tea and coffee alone. The research by the Oral Health Foundation showed that nearly one in three British adults (31%) add sugar to each cup of tea and coffee they drink, with around one in…
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Fruit juices and smoothies could be leading to irreversible damage to the nation’s teeth, the Oral Health Foundation has warned. New research has found that two in five adults (43%) in the UK consume one or more fruit smoothies every day. Some fruit juices and smoothies can contain up to four times the recommended daily…
