Andover Dental Practice decided to switch their dental practice management software (DPMS) to AeronaDental in January 2020. Their previous system wasn’t cloud-based, didn’t have the ability to link multiple sites and was not cost-effective. The team were also less than impressed with the customer service they received. Practice manager, Carol Randall, shares their experience since…
As an endodontist, I am probably more familiar than many with dental fear and anxiety (DFA) among patients. Unfortunately, root canal treatment is rarely greeted with open arms – it is, in fact, one of the top dental treatments provoking anxiety in patients.[i] Though there may be more specific reasons why endodontics is so feared,…
Today’s digital age has pushed communication online, and practices can keep pace in modern dentist-patient relationships with Patient Bridge, a Sensei product. The efficient engagement platform from Sensei, the practice and patient management brand of Carestream Dental, allows clinicians to reach prospective patients before they get to the practice door, with the Marketing Campaign Manager,…
Dental implants are widely considered a safe, effective and patient-preferred solution for missing teeth. In appropriate situations, when delivered by suitably trained and skilful clinicians, implant therapies can transform a patient’s life. However, it is essential that they really understand what the surgery entails, as well as the role they will need to play post-operatively…
To help your patients maintain excellent oral hygiene routines between appointments, it is important to find techniques, routines and products that they can work well with. The Curaprox interdental brushes are designed for patient comfort and ease of use, featuring a flexible brush head that bends efficiently around the teeth to ensure a thorough yet…
With more than 744,000 cases each year worldwide and less than a 50% five-year survival rate,[i] it’s crucial that clinicians raise awareness of oral cancer. Discussing risk factors with patients and carrying out regular checks is essential for preventing oral cancer, and detecting it in its early stages. By becoming familiar with the early symptoms,…
Bad breath is caused by a number of factors, from poor oral health to periodontal disease and infection. Even the food and drink we consume plays a role. Relieve patients of their halitosis worries by recommending the 12-Hour Fresh Breath Oral Rinse from The Breath Co, an effective solution that combats oral malodour with the…
As a hygienist, where does your influence on a patient’s health end? You can transform a smile, prevent excessive oral pain, improve confidence in everyday life, and as research has shown, have a wider impact on a patient’s general well-being. The care provided at recurrent appointments, along with the reiteration of smile-saving advice, is key…
Missed appointments are the blight of many a dentist’s day An NHS dentist in Somerset recently threatened to stop treatment for patients who miss appointments – after an ‘unprecedented’ number of ‘no shows’. Clevedon Dental Clinic issued the warning after a large number of people failed to attend appointments or cancelled them at the last…
Kiroku is delighted to announce their new partnership with the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD). The pairing will offer BAPD members access to exclusive benefits of Kiroku – the AI-driven digital note taking platform. Dr Simon Thackeray, Practice Principal and BAPD Secretary, shares his excitement about the partnership, and discusses the importance of accurate…
Published continually since 1959 and orginally the official magazine of the General Dental Practitioners Association, the editorial content of The Probe is of paramount importance and as such forms the backbone of the journal – it is the high quality, independent content of the magazine that ensures it is widely read by the profession and explains why The Probe consistently generates the highest levels of response for its advertisers among any UK dental journal.
The UK’s leading magazine for oral health. Focusing on all areas of prevention, oral health and hygiene plus vital vCPD modules, Smile is a vital resource for hygienists wanting to stay at the forefront of clinical innovations in prevention.
An easy way to ensure your whole team is up to date with their CPD requirements. Online modules in all areas of required study which can be bought individually or in annual bundles.