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Enhancing patient comfort and control in periodontal treatment
Lottie Manahan discusses how developments in technology can be used to help with periodontal treatment in anxious patients. Periodontal patients…
Dentistry
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Philips becomes a partner sponsor of the BSP
The British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP) has recently announced a sponsor partnership with oral care brand, Philips.…
Implant dentistry
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Blue-sky thinking with Amit Patel
We spoke to specialist periodontist, clinical lecturer and ADI president, Amit Patel, about his origins, specialist training, and skydiving ambitions.…
Implant dentistry
Contemporary Hygienist – referring to a periodontal specialist
To try and bridge the gap between the two professionals, Claire and Faye discuss referral pathways between hygienists and periodontal…
Oral health
South West Dentistry Show – catch Deepak Simkhada on 2 July
Tackling the periodontal medico-legal minefield, catch Deepak Simkhada at the South West Dentistry Show on 2 July. Sign up for…
Oral health
Oral Health Summit – management of periodontal disease
Professor Nicola West will inform the dental team on the new UK 2021 guidelines recommended for the treatment of periodontal…
Oral health
The benefits of lasers in practice
Michaela ONeill discusses her introduction to lasers in dental practice and the benefits they can provide for hygienists in particular.…
Oral health
How I did it – Reena Wadia on setting up her own referral periodontics practice
Specialist periodontist, Reena Wadia, tells us how she created RW Perio referral periodontics practice. The practice RW Perio 75 Harley…
Private Practice
Dentistry podcast – Reena Wadia on starting her own periodontal practice
In this week’s episode, Reena Wadia discusses what it was like setting up her practice and her tips for those…
Dentistry
Unleashing the secret weapon for periodontal success – motivating patients in practice
Ian Dunn is hosting a free webinar covering how to motivate patients in practice on Tuesday 2 June at 19:00.…
Oral health
Periodontics in general dental practice: a practical approach
Amit Patel is hosting a free webinar on periodontics in general dental practice on Tuesday 26 May at 19:00. The…
Oral health
UCL Eastman researchers recognised for linking gum disease with diabetes
Professor Francesco D’Aiuto and his periodontics team from UCL Eastman have won the 2019 Clinical Research Award from the American Academy…
Dentistry
Gum disease linked to high blood pressure
People with periodontitis have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a recent study published by scientists…
Dentistry
Undetected diabetes linked to heart attacks and gum disease
People with undetected glucose disorders run a higher risk of both myocardial infarction and periodontitis, according to a study by…
Dentistry
FGDP(UK) publishes new Standards in Dentistry
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has published its second edition of Standards in Dentistry. Its publication aims to sets the standards…
Dentistry
Embracing a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry
The spirit of multidisciplinary dental care was on show in Birmingham today as the 3rd Pan Dental Society Conference…
Dentistry
‘Together we are stronger,’ says European Federation of Periodontology president
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, we speak to the new president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), Juan Blanco,…
Oral health