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Philips becomes a partner sponsor of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

Philips, with its clinically proven range of sonic toothbrushes and powered interproximal flossing device, has a natural affinity with the aims of the ...

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One more year until ROOTS SUMMIT 2024

ATHENS, Greece: After a successful event in Prague in the Czech Republic in May 2022, which was attended by more than 400 people from 42 countries, the ...

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Dr Graham Stokes teaches dentists how to “provide stable, functional and aesthetically pleasing partial dentures”

General dental practitioner Dr Graham Stokes, who is chair of the MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative, will be among this year’s ...

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Leadership in dentistry: “It is not about you; it is about them”

Dr Bhavna Doshi is a dental practitioner and CEO of Dental Wealth Builder (DWB) which primarily focuses on strategies for practice profitability and growth....

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Greening the dental practice: Simple eco changes every practice can adopt

Dental practices are not particularly green. According to the Eco Dentistry Organisation, clinics generate 4.8 million lead foils, 28 million litres of ...

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Dental deserts on the rise in England

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) continues to press for urgent and fundamental reform of the NHS dental contract backed by sustainable ...

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Orthodontic Forum for the Midlands announced

Orthodontists who advocate the use of DentalMonitoring – the orthodontic sector’s most advanced remote monitoring system – will be addressing ...

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Research examines link between tooth wear management and quality of life

LONDON, UK/NIJMEGEN, Netherlands: Patients with more severe forms of tooth wear may require restorative rehabilitation. However, determining when to ...

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LED imaging visually confirms oral suction device efficacy in droplet and aerosol reduction

Many infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, are known to spread through aerosols and droplets suspended in the air. Therefore, it is necessary to fully ...

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Technology is powering more efficient dental practices

Dental practices are increasingly turning to latest technology, not only to manage bookings and prompt repeat appointments and create more positive patient ...

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Master’s in Clinical Periodontics which allows dentists to build on their skills while continuing to practice

Dr. David van As explains the value of studying for a Master’s in Clinical Periodontics while continuing to practice: “I enrolled on the College of ...

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Diabetes and toothlessness together worsen cognitive decline

A growing connection among diabetes, oral health, and dementia highlights the importance of dental care and diabetes management as we age. Having both ...

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Global dental composite market expected to grow

The global dental composites market is anticipated to grow, due to changes in diet and lifestyle, and a rapidly growing geriatric population across the ...

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Stop talking, start scanning: Dr Marcos White reveals the secret to working smarter

“Imagine finding out you can better care for patients, be more profitable, have better record keeping and deliver more predictable results, all with ...

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Periodontal disease more common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Exposing the immune system to citrullinated bacterial proteins is seen as a trigger for rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-citrullinated protein antibodies ...

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Photodynamic therapy: Indispensable adjunct for disinfecting immediate restorations

LONDON, UK: The SKY fast & fixed implant of bredent improves bone quality and quantity and reduces the risk of complications. The majority of patients ...

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“It is the combination of the many improvements in detail that are advancing implant dentistry today”

A specialist in implantology, Dr Michael R. Norton has dedicated a huge part of his life to disseminating knowledge on implant dentistry by publishing ...

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Launch of Aligner Dental Academy announced

Aligner Dental Academy is a next-level education and support for dentists striving to deliver gold standard aligner therapy and accredit their work.

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Evolving your business systems into 2023 and beyond—Part 2: Marketing

In this article series, I address each of the five basic systems that dentists and dental technicians need to have in place and give advice on how they can ...

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Virtual reality use in dentistry is increasing, with the global market projected to grow by 18%

The “Dentaverse” aims to reduce the gap between physical and virtual dental care for dental professionals and dental students. A new report ...

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Gingival stiffness affects susceptibility to inflammation, according to new study

SENDAI, Japan: Researchers have discovered that soft gingiva hinders the development of gingiva fibroblasts. A study conducted at the Tohoku University in ...

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Investing as a dentist: Are you leveraging your value to your best advantage?

When Dr. James Martin badly injured his knee playing football, little did he know it would lead to a new career and a Facebook group with some 9,600 members...

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Study suggests sugar consumption and early interruption of breastfeeding are risk factors for dental caries in infancy

The Brazilian study, published in journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, found that inclusion of sugar and early interruption of breastfeeding ...

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Dental 3D-printing market expected to grow an average of 12% per year

The growth of dental diseases and increased demand for dental treatments is correlated with the rise of the dental 3D-printing market, according to a new ...

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Half of dentists have cut NHS commitment with more to come

The British Dental Association share survey results, revealing over half of dentists in England report having reduced NHS commitments since the start of the...

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Dental caries is primary reason for hospital admissions in the UK

LONDON, UK: It is well established that dental caries is common in children. Now, new data from the UK on hospital tooth extractions among 0–19-year-olds ...

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School dental programme prevents 80% of cavities with one-time, non-invasive treatment

A study of nearly 3,000 school children has found that silver diamine fluoride, as well as sealants, protected against cavities. The liquid brushed onto the...

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High sugar levels in vegan ready meals, warns campaign group

Action on Sugar, a campaigning group which informs and influences sugar reduction policies in the UK, warns that vegan ready meals can contain more than ...

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Women in dentistry: Meet dental nurse and BADN President Debra Worthington

For the fifth part of our series focusing on women in the dental field, Dental Tribune International (DTI) interviewed Debra Worthington, a dental nurse ...

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Clear aligner market expected to grow by 25%

The demand for the clear aligner market is growing due to increasing demand for aesthetic dentistry and the appeal for clear aligners as an orthodontic ...

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