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.

‘Treat your gums’ – Gum Health Day 2022 focuses on new guidelines for gum disease prevention and treatment

‘Treat Your Gums’ is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, to be celebrated on May 12 in the UK and around the world.

Mental Health Awareness Week: how stress affects oral health

The impact prolonged stress has on our body and wellbeing – including our dental health – can be significant. There are a range of common signs and symptoms to look out for, from teeth grinding to dry...

Ministers need to act as covid sees child tooth extractions backlog surge

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned government must act decisively to deal with the backlogs for child tooth extractions, as new figures show the number of treatments more than halved...

Ministers urged to ‘level up’ NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has backed calls from Healthwatch England for urgent and fundamental reform of NHS dentistry to be delivered by next year, as new figures point to the depth of...

The last bite (May)

Stephen Hancocks discusses DIY dentistry, abandoned dental clinics and tooth enamel analysis.

Woman uses chewing gum to fill gap created by missing front teeth

A woman with her two front teeth missing has revealed how she uses chewing gum to fill the gap – a form of DIY dentistry.

London’s leading oral health charity provides urgent dental care with new initiative to help capital’s child refugees and asylum seekers

On Sunday, May 8, London-based charity, the Dental Wellness Trust will provide urgent, free of charge oral health screenings and restorative dentistry for 35 child refugees and child asylum seekers...

Get your guide to finance jargon

Whether you’re buying or selling a dental practice you are likely to experience some level of stress, but one area that you can wrap your head around before starting your journey is the language of...

The ultimate digital aligner workflow events

Dentsply Sirona’s SureSmile digital aligner workflow is going on the road with a duo of events in London on May 26 and Manchester on June 8, 2022.

Consultation on international routes to registration closing tomorrow

GDC responds, welcoming government proposals for increased flexibility

Ultrasound system targets mouth to create virtual reality haptic effects

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have exploited the sensitivity of the mouth to devise a practical new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual worlds.

Growth brings happiness – but there are different types of growth!

When we talk about development in dentistry, we usually mean learning new skills or taking on more responsibilities in the practice.

European Regional Organisation’s e-book on oral cancer prevention

The prevention of oral cancer has been a key topic in oral healthcare for many years, as many oral cancer patients still present de novo at an advanced stage, often thereby jeopardising their ultimate...

Dental surgeons welcome plans to expand water fluoridation schemes

New 9pm watershed banning unhealthy TV ads will also be introduced as the Health and Care Bill receives Royal Assent

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