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Detecting periodontal disease with AI

Muhammet Burak Yavuz summarises his artificial intelligence solution presented at Europerio10, which automatically detects periodontal disease from bitewing X-rays. On the occasion of the Europerio10 congress, organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) in Copenhagen over 15-18 June, I presented the abstract ‘Detecting periodontal bone loss with an artificial intelligence approach on dental bitewing…

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Complications in implant dentistry

Angela Cowell and Beatriz Sanchez-Inigo highlight the most common complications in implant dentistry and how to prevent them where possible. Dental implant treatment can significantly improve a patient’s function, aesthetics and quality of life. However, this treatment is not without complications. This article aims to highlight the most common complications so they can be recognised…

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Dental Practice Accelerator – the journey begins

We follow the journey of Jay and Kin Parekh from Campbell Dental Practice – the winners of this year’s Dental Practice Accelerator. This year Dentistry.co.uk launched a new campaign called the Dental Practice Accelerator. The idea behind it was to have three gurus come into one lucky practice and show them how to take their dental…

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Biofilm management using Lunos

We hear from Sabrina Griffith who speaks exclusively to us about her experience with Durr Dental’s Lunos air polishing system. Lunos, from Durr Dental, is a premium air polishing brand incorporating one powder jet handpiece and two interchangeable nozzles. As well as a range of prophylaxis powders to assist in the minimally invasive management of…

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Biggest shake up in NHS dental contract

After waiting for 16 years, the NHS has finally made changes to the NHS dental contract. But is it enough to see real improvements? The government announced ‘significant change’ to the NHS dental contract this month. And the announcement came with praise from across dentistry. College presidents described it as a ‘significant improvement’ and dentists…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week – 13 August 2022

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry at breaking point, BBC study reveals A comprehensive investigation by the BBC has revealed that nine out of 10 NHS dental practices are unable to accept new adult patients. In addition, eight in 10 NHS practices…

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Hygienist: reducing plaque bacteria and managing biofilm

Johnson & Johnson explores how an essential oils mouthwash, when used as an adjunct, may help to reduce plaque bacteria and manage biofilm. Plaque bacteria are considered a major cause of periodontal disease (Page and Kornman, 1997). It has been established that good plaque control is an essential part of preventing gingivitis and periodontitis, which…

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We’re sugared out

With increasing levels of sugar found in all our food, it’s time we took a stand. Here, Dentistry launches its Sugared Out campaign. Sugar is everywhere and added to almost all non-fresh foods that we purchase from supermarkets. The UK’s sugar consumption has increased over the decades with The Guardian now reporting Britons as having…

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Dental Practice Accelerator – and the winner is…

Sandeep Kumar announces the winner of this year’s Dental Practice Accelerator who will get mentorship from our three gurus. In May this year, Dentistry.co.uk launched a new campaign called the Dental Practice Accelerator. The idea behind it was to have three gurus come into one lucky practice and show them how to take their dental…


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