Dental Materials

Scientists discover a filling material that can strengthen bones and teeth

Bioactive glasses, a filling material which can bond to tissue and improve the strength of bones and teeth, have been combined with gallium to create a potential treatment for bone cancer.

Dental amalgam extension: a ‘glimmer of hope’ for Northern Ireland dental services

The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland (NI) has expressed relief that the European Commission has approved a derogation from the EU’s mercury regulations.

Dental amalgam can be used until 2034 in Northern Ireland

The European Union (EU) has confirmed that dentists in Northern Ireland can continue to use dental amalgam. Dental amalgam can be used until December 31, 2034, or until the date agreed by the global...

Gum protection oral care range released

Corsodyl has launched a new Gum Strength & Protect line comprised of two toothpastes and a daily mouthwash, which are clinically proven to protect against gum problems.

Confidence in composites

Nicolas Coomber discusses the benefits of using the material.

Charity launches its ninth mobile dental unit

Dentaid The Dental Charity has announced the launch of its ninth mobile dental unit, which was made possible by a generous donation from The Health Lottery.

What is the truth about dental amalgam?

One of the critical debates at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024 focused on dental amalgam. Opinion leaders met to discuss the material's safety and the available options for clinicians.

Low-cost liquid prevents 80 per cent of cavities in school children

An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program, according...

Proof of concept for material for dry mouth conditions

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is up to five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory...

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Clinical evaluation

Trevor Burke and Russell Crisp present a clinical evaluation of SDI Zipbond by the PREP Panel.

Dental Materials

Dental brand announces launches international logistics centre and welcomes new general manager

American dental group Young Innovations has established a new logistics centre in Ireland. The Dungarvan site will become a hub for international trade and the European market.

Utilising bioceramics the right way in endodontics

We talked to Josette Camilleri about the importance of understanding your materials.

Dental and biomaterials testing service

University of Birmingham Enterprise announces the launch of the Birmingham Dental and Biomaterials Testing Service (BiMaTs) to provide consultancy and a comprehensive materials testing service for...

World’s thinnest cosmetic dental veneer

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for ultra-high precision applications, announced it is entering the dental market with the launch of UltraThineer, the...

A social shift to a greener way of life

Margaret Black considers what consumers are looking for.

Dental beauty powered by nature

Julia Svec considers the benefits of using natural whitening agents.

Expanding in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Neoss Group is happy to announce the newly formed Neoss UK & Ireland Ltd. sales organisation, which will begin operations on December 1, 2022.

Innovative new whitening system launched

Professional whitening has never been so popular. The recent pandemic changed ways of meeting and communicating, and we now look at ourselves on screen, multiple times a day meaning 69 per cent of UK...

Tooth aligner sales plummeting

The chief finance officer of SmileDirectClub has announced cuts across the business due to falling sales.

Time to give a (rubber) dam

The use of rubber dams in dentistry has a number of proven benefits. They enhance visibility surrounding the treatment site and isolate the area from saliva and blood, protecting it from potential...

Posterior restorations: What products do you use?

Alistair Mayoh discusses using glass ionomer cement to achieve long-lasting and aesthetic restorations.

Putting service front and centre in every way

Having worked in various practices in the past, I had often found them to look cluttered and inconsistent in their interior design. I had a vision for my own practice to look clean, free of clutter...

A new approach to bone regeneration and implant treatment

Implant clinician and practice principal Selvaraji Balaji discusses the benefits of the Ossix range of bone regeneration materials and the new DS PrimeTaper implant.

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