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Toothpaste tablet sales set to rise over next 10 years

Toothpaste tablet sales are predicted to grow at a rate of more than 6.1% between 2021 and 2031. This is…

Oral health

Operation Smile – the role of dentistry in helping children with cleft conditions around the world

In this interview Maria Moore from Operation Smile discusses the unique role dentistry plays in helping people with cleft conditions.…

Oral health

Conversations on implants

Alif Moosajee will discuss communicating implant treatments to patients in this free webinar on 29 April at 19:00. In this…

Implant dentistry

Earth Day – creating a more sustainable way to practise dentistry

On Earth Day, Laura Durrant discusses the sustainability of dentistry and how we could all make changes to become more…

Dentistry

Dental Design Lab introduces its new laser welder

James Ronald RDT, MD, opens up about his laser quest.  Company: The Lab Dental Design Studio Name: James Ronald Position:…

Laboratory

‘Absolutely shocking’ – patients travel more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry

Patients report travelling more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry, sparking fears that the profession is being plunged into…

Dentistry

Mental health in crisis – what support is there for dentists?

Join a panel of leading speakers as they discuss mental health and financial strength tomorrow at 19:00. Nathan Wallis –…

Dentistry

Prosthodontips – unstuck: composites

This month Josh Sharpling and Zohaib Ali discuss the difficulties over choosing the correct composite material for your restorations. Composites…

Aesthetic dentistry

BOS speaks out about to direct to consumer aligner boom

We speak to Anjli Patel, director of external relations at the British Orthodontic Society, about the recent boom in direct…

Orthodontics

High levels of dental plaque increase risk of severe COVID-19 infection

Individuals suffering from gum disease are at increased risk of COVID-19 reaching the lungs. This is according to new research…

Oral health

Research update: digital workflows

Implant Dentistry Today presents the latest abstracts published on the burgeoning complexities of digital implant workflows. Papaspyridakos P, Vazouras K,…

Implant dentistry

Majority of UK dental nurses earn less than £20k per year

Almost 65% of dental nurses are paid between £10,000 and £20,000 a year, a new survey has revealed. According to…

Dental Nursing

The hygienist’s blog – three essential things to prevent back pain becoming an occupational therapy

Shoulder and back pain is one of the most common complaints for those working in dentistry. Claire Berry gives her…

Oral health

Redefining aesthetics: a 3D approach

Join a panel of speakers discussing a 3D approach to dental aesthetics on Tuesday 27 April at 19:00. This webinar…

Aesthetic dentistry

Cognitive decline and dental care during COVID-19

The sooner patients with degenerative diseases and poor oral health are treated, the better for their overall health, urges Cemal…

Dentistry

Next generation Itero Element scanner

Sometimes a new product launch is for dentists, but technicians need to know what’s going on. This is one such…

Laboratory

A life in dentistry – Debbie Reed on working in the Royal Navy

Debbie Reed opens up about her life-changing experiences training and working as a dental nurse in the Royal Navy.  How…

Dental Nursing

How working with hygienists is making me a better dental nurse

Tasha Edwards discusses how working and learning alongside dental hygienists has helped her to become a better dental nurse. Why…

Dental Nursing

Everesting – because it was there

Gareth Jones of Monmouth Dental Practice in the Welsh borders, shares his recent experience of the new phenomenon. What is…

Dentistry