Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

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‘Physically and mentally draining’: burnout reported by nine in 10 dental nurses

All dental nurses in a new study said that working in dentistry was stressful, with 92% saying they had experienced burnout. One dental nurse described feeling ‘exhausted, frustrated and very anxious’, while another said they were ‘on edge, unable to switch off, anxious, overwhelmed, out of control’. These are the findings of a British Dental…

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Education for prevention and care specialists

Ivoclar is committed to education which supports dental professionals like you in developing your knowledge and expertise, and in honing your skills to perfection. Education that works for you Ivoclar’s prevention and care team can deliver education modules to you and your wider dental team in practice at a time and date that works for…

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Nurturing, yet state of the art: Treeline’s training supports tomorrow’s dental workforce

Just qualified or looking to broaden your career? Choosing a practice that will support your training and development can determine your career journey. Treeline understands the significance of this moment and offers a pioneering, yet nurturing approach for taking not just dentists, but DCPs and indeed all dentistry practice staff to the next level. Treeline is…

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3Shape unveils revolutionary TRIOS 6 Intraoral Scanner and software

3Shape proudly introduced its revolutionary TRIOS 6 intraoral scanner, diagnostic software – TRIOS Dx Plus, and the DentalHealth patient app. The new TRIOS 6 intraoral scanner not only incorporates several new upgrades including hyperspectral technology but also enables diagnostic aid capabilities via the new AI assistive TRIOS Dx Plus software that aids dentists in detecting…

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More than one in four of all patients present with active caries, research finds

Colgate discusses the high prevalence of active caries which continues to affect the UK population, and how dental professionals can help. Dental caries is still a problem, with 27% of adults presenting with obvious caries (with an average of 2.1 teeth affected) (Public Health England, 2020), and 33% of children presenting with obvious caries (with…

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Algorithms to predict mouth cancer could offer ‘earlier diagnoses’

The development of the new broad-spectrum predictive algorithms ‘marks the first time oral cancer has been included’ in predictive modelling. The algorithms are ‘much more sensitive than existing models’ and could potentially lead to earlier diagnosis of cancer according to researchers. Previous models have used information about a patient’s age, family history, medical diagnoses, symptoms,…

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It’s time to re-evaluate rinse – LISTERINE at EuroPerio11 in Vienna

LISTERINE is a proud gold sponsor of EuroPerio11, the premier global event in periodontology, oral health and implant dentistry, taking place from 14 to 17 May 2025 in Vienna. Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall wellbeing. Despite being largely preventable, periodontal diseases continue to rise globally. While mechanical plaque control is key, controlling…

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GBT LIVE! with Faye Donald

See the future of professional prophylaxis in action as Faye Donald delivers a live guided biofilm therapy (GBT) treatment. Join award-winning dental hygienist Faye Donald for an exclusive Dentistry LIVE! event – a full, real-time guided biofilm therapy treatment using the brand-new GBT Machine. This is your opportunity to experience guided biofilm therapy like never…

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Why your dental practice website isn’t converting – and how to fix it

Vendo Digital shares five key reasons why your dental business website isn’t getting results and how to overcome these barriers. Your dental website might look clean, modern and professional – but if it isn’t turning visitors into patients, it’s not doing its job. In an increasingly competitive landscape, where private dentistry is growing and patient…

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Is virtual reality the best way to train endodontists?

Students who began their training with virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators had significantly higher manual dexterity in a new study. The 40 student volunteers were divided into two groups following standardised lectures and demonstrations on access cavity preparation. One trained with virtual reality haptic simulators before moving onto artificial teeth, the other started with artificial…

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New simplified universal composite: Tetric plus

The Ivoclar Group launches Tetric plus, a new simplified composite specially designed to set new standards in universal composites and streamline direct restorative treatments with four innovative features. Ivoclar is setting new standards with Tetric plus, taking its name from the Greek prefix ‘tetra’, meaning ‘four’ – this number is central to its key product…

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Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’

Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand, amid warnings from the GDC about its under-reporting in dentistry The General Dental Council (GDC) commissioned a review of studies exploring sexual misconduct in the dental environment. It found that the number of professionals who report experiencing sexual misconduct sits between 5% and…

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Treeline Dental builds trust through social media

Treeline Dental Care explains how its approach to social media is attracting new patients and building trust with existing ones. Isn’t social media really for people, not brands? Can a dental brand genuinely make ‘friends’ on social media?  These are the questions that spring to mind when a company or product uses social media to…

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Two thirds of fitness to practise concerns raised against men 

Male dentists accounted for 65% of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns raised in 2024, as shown by newly-released GDC statistics. The General Dental Council’s (GDC) annual Fitness to Practise (FtP) Statistical Report for 2024 revealed that 1,401 new concerns were received last year year. This is an increase of 8% from 2023. Of all concerns raised,…


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