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Oral care brand Pärla has launched a round of crowdfunding – we heard from Pärla’s founders and an investor on the brand’s purpose and the benefits of investing. Rhona Eskander – Pärla’s story Pärla oral care was founded by three dentists that were passionate about making change. We often got approached by companies that wanted…
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December is indeed the month for wrapping up, figuratively and literally! The Aligner Dental Academy reflects on the past year’s Invisalign advice. The Aligner Dental Academy hopes each article has served as a building block, helping dentists enhance their Invisalign practice, improve treatment outcomes and optimise patient care. Here’s a recap of what was covered…
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November’s Dental Leadership Network event tackled the problem of building and maintaining the UK’s dental workforce. On 12 November, the General Dental Council (GDC) hosted the Dental Leadership Network (DLN) event. Bringing together influential figures from across the UK profession, the meetings aim to build relationships, share information, develop understanding of the regulator’s remit and…
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Bodies representing dentists, community pharmacists, general practitioners and optometrists have called for government intervention to prevent the ‘collapse of primary care’ in Northern Ireland. Addressed to the health minister, the joint statement was released by the British Dental Association, British Medical Association, Community Pharmacy NI and Optometry NI. It asks the government to approve an…
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Zirkonzahn introduces the Zirkonofen Turbo for sintering, designed for speed, efficiency and compatibility with Zirkonzahn’s materials. Driven by diligence, dedication and enthusiasm, Zirkonzahn strives tirelessly to give its clients always and only the best. Being aware of their requirements, at Zirkonzahn every idea constitutes a potential for achieving the best, for seeking new solutions with…
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Smile Dental Academy reflects on its 2024 Graduation Ceremony – a celebration of the remarkable success of this year’s cohort. On Saturday 16 November 2024, the Royal College of Surgeons of England played host to the Smile Dental Academy Graduation Ceremony 2024. This iconic institution, steeped in history and renowned for its contributions to healthcare, provided…
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S4S Dental explains the vital role dentists play in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), using mandibular advancement splints (MAS). Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are common yet serious conditions that can significantly impact quality of life and overall health. While many view these conditions as medical concerns requiring interventions by sleep specialists,…
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Cosmetic, periodontal and hygienist experts share their experiences with the new Philips All-In-One brush head and their professional recommendations. Philips Sonicare’s new All-In-One brush head is a premium, multi-faceted head, designed to brush away plaque, remove stains and care for gums in ways not possible with a manual toothbrush. This is Philips’ all-time best brush…
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Mydentist, a leading UK provider of affordable dental care, recently hosted an evening of celebration to mark its 2024 Excellence Awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication of its colleagues across the organisation. In an evening of celebration, laughter and recognition, mydentist hosted its annual Excellence Awards ceremony on Friday 18 October to…
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Almost three quarters of the public – or 72% – said that NHS staff have the hardest job during the festive period. Around seven in 10 (68%) also acknowledged increased strain on NHS workers during the winter months. NHS work was followed as the hardest line of work by hospitality (49%) and delivery driving (44%).…
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Align Technology shares the experience of one practice that considers its intraoral scanners to be the stars of the clinic. A multi-disciplinary clinic based in the City of London scans every patient, regardless of the treatment they might need. It is an integral part of each consultation. The scan images inform orthodontic treatments, hygiene appointments…
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In October 2024 3Shape announced the release of Dental System 2024, improving productivity and streamlining case management workflows. The new upgrade brings a huge speedup to Dental System software and case management workflows. From faster reloads and management of cases to AI-supported workflows that reduce repetitive tasks and manual work, the new Dental System 2024…
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Philips has expanded its team to ensure its dental partners are better supported at every stage of their careers. Renewed focuses include support for universities, DSOs and strategic partnerships, and Philips now has recruited a larger field team to engage with every member of the dental team. Many of the new recruits come from clinical…
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A consultation has been launched on plans to ensure goods and services used in the NHS are not linked with modern slavery or human trafficking. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched the consultation today (21 November) to seek views on potential action to eradicate modern slavery in NHS supply chains. This follows…
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An oral health programme is one third of the way to achieving its target to reach 90,000 UK school children with oral health education sessions. Targeting schools, nurseries and clubs for low income families, Brightbites is an oral health education programme delivered in person by volunteers. It uses resources such as toothbrushing charts, stickers and…
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The Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has taken the UK by storm this year, delivering an exceptional blend of education and insight to dental professionals nationwide. Beginning at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester, with warmly received stops at the Dentistry Show Birmingham, the Dentistry Scotland Show in Glasgow, and Dentistry Show London, the…
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Just what is so good about NSK’s Ti-Max Z Series turbines? Implant surgeons Alex Jones and Andy Legg from The Campbell Clinic, Nottingham, have the answers. Alex Jones and Andy Legg’s work at The Campbell Clinic is restorative and implant-based, undertaking complex restorative cases, anterior aesthetic cases and full mouth rehabilitation cases, as well as…
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More than one third (34%) of Scottish adults reported having difficulties when visiting the dentist according to the government, the highest proportion since 2009. The most common problems were getting a suitable appointment (12%), treatment being too expensive (10%) and not getting treatment under the NHS (7%). The total number of patients reporting problems has…
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According to newly-released NHS England data, more than one in five (21%) general dentist posts in the NHS were vacant as of March 2024. This equates to almost half a million (495,774) days of NHS activity. Of all general dentist vacancies, 87% were found to be in the NHS. The vacancy rate for NHS dental…
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