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In a recent interview with Professors Nicola West and Tim Newton, they spoke about how dental professionals can build on the support they already provide to their patients, to try to achieve improved plaque control. Plaque control Nicola: According to van der Weijden and Slot (2015), under half of the plaque is removed if you ask […]
In fact, by 2050, we project more plastic in the ocean than fish. So it’s crucial to act now. Something needs doing. Pärla toothpaste We’re dentists too, and it’s why we created Pӓrla plastic-free toothpaste tabs: to offer patients and the planet something better. Something truly sustainable but effective. When there’s a toothpaste option that […]
In the face of a worldwide recession, we talk to Richard Scarborough of Medenta Finance, to find out how it might manifest itself within the profession and how to reduce the impact. How do you think the recession will affect the dental sector? It is important to understand the wider impact first. Not all recessions […]
Adrián Espino, 23, was left suicidal by the growth, which developed from a small ‘bruise’ on his cheek at six-years-old. This growth was so hard it needed a ‘hammer and chisel’ to remove. His parents, Adrián Snr and Maria, were told by doctors there was ‘no cure’ for his diagnosed condition – fibrous dysplasia – […]
Cats and dogs may eventually need their own COVID-19 vaccines to prevent the coronavirus from evolving further and “spilling” back to humans, according to one group of researchers. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is known to infect a number of animals besides humans, including cats, dogs, minks, tigers and gorillas. However, at this time, […]
Neil Hillyard looks at how social media can be used to endorse, highlight and promote your practice to potential patients. The use of social media continues to grow strongly. An estimated 42 million people in the UK spend an average of around two hours each day creating and engaging with content. Using social media to […]
David Furze presents a case where a combination of high patient expectation and multiple aesthetic risk factors lead to complex treatment needs. In the anterior maxilla, many risk factors often present (Cho et al, 2015) as a thin buccal bone wall, often combined with a thin tissue biotype and the visibility of the peri-implant mucosa […]
Water fluoridation and a collaborated healthcare approach is key to tackling child oral health in the face of COVID-19. This is according to newly-published research looking at coronavirus and the impact on child dental services in the UK. Published in BMJ Paediatrics, it discusses how the disruption of routine care led to the cancellation of […]
January is a popular month to go vegan or just eat less meat. However, do we take the potential impact of this on oral health into consideration? Dr Maria Papavergos explores this choice from an oral and overall health perspective. Often Veganuary, or becoming vegan, is often a choice towards leading a healthier lifestyle. The […]
Nigel Jones talks to Eddie Crouch about the recent Parliamentary debate regarding dentistry and what this might mean for the future of NHS dental care. NHS targets and dentistry contracts have been the main talking point of 2021 after just a handful of days. The new 45% targets for NHS dentists have caused shockwaves among […]