A dental practice is constantly at risk of contamination and infection. As patients routinely come and go, various viruses and bacterium are likely to be transferred onto surfaces or between people, resulting in a spread of disease unless proper decontamination protocols are in place. This is especially relevant in the modern day as some bacteria,…
Antibiotics play an incredibly important role in the treatment of illnesses around the globe. These drugs help fight off bacterial infections that our bodies are unable to conquer alone, and since their discovery we have effectively managed to control and cure many health conditions that would have previously proven fatal. Although there is some…
When training with the IAS Academy, there is a progressive pathway with the appliances, meaning GDPs are required to gain the appropriate skills with certain appliances before they can advance to the next step. It begins with the Inman Aligner and ClearSmile Aligner Light, both of which are taught on the IAS ABB (Align, Bleach…
Dentistry shares a number of similarities with the general health industry. After all, both aim to provide the best patient care, and even the technology used for procedures share certain features. Radiographs, in particular, are a common occurrence in both professions, however, the workflow implemented by professionals for taking and processing these images is very…
Practitioners rely on dental implant materials that are mechanically strong and biocompatible, as well as being resistant to both corrosion and fracturing. Commercially pure titanium (cp-Ti) and titanium alloys are often regarded as “gold standard” materials for fabricating dental implants. Commercially pure titanium typically contains trace elements of iron, nitrogen, oxygen and carbon, which improve…
Better-looking teeth are not only achieved by cosmetic means – or by taking a trip abroad to have treatment, as one Love Islandcontestant admitted he did before joining the popular reality show this summer. Instead, dental practitioners can give patients practical, proven tips to do at home. ‘Proven’ because the internet is awash with home…
When browsing the news I’m always astounded at how many articles there are about the lax approach to oral care among the general populace of the UK. Whilst some of these headlines are more than likely sensationalised by the media to draw in an audience, there is often a grain of truth hidden amongst the…
Practice Sales Director of Dental Elite, Leah Turner, considers why it can take longer for independent buyers to find a suitable practice. As an independent buyer, it can be harder to find the ‘right’ practice that ticks all the boxes. This invariably means that it takes longer to find somewhere – often years – while…
Dentists face many day-to-day challenges, with making sure patients are well looked after at the top of their list of priorities. Profitability is also a key consideration for dentists, particularly in regards to ensuring their dental practice is financially stable. As businesses, practices cannot survive without a steady profit, which ultimately enables practitioners to continue…
Of all the diseases in existence, periodontitis is the sixth most prevalent health condition in the world, and is thought to affect around 50% of the UK population.[i]It may not be considered to be ‘deadly’ and strike fear into the heart like other diseases, but periodontitis is not to be underestimated – nor should it…
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