The latest dental implant systems offer various benefits, perhaps the most important of which is achieving a stable, natural-looking replacement for missing teeth. Implants have consequently become a highly accepted treatment modality for partial or complete edentulism, with many…
The oral cavity has many surfaces, each coated with hundreds of species of bacteria. Some bacteria are free-floating but for the most part, they multiply and flourish within a complex living community or biofilm. Here they are held together and nourished in a self-supporting network, which attaches and adheres to surfaces and is protected by…
While 3D printing has been hailed as a disruptive technology, with applications ranging from the artistic to robotics, it actually has its root in early 1980s additive manufacturing. However, it is only recently that the technology has become mainstream, thanks to advances in accessibility and technique. Being able to quickly and relatively cheaply go from…
One of the ever-present issues in restorative dentistry is colour matching. While not functionally necessary, a poor colour match to the natural dentition makes restored teeth stick out noticeably, which is not only aesthetically unpleasing but can affect the patient emotionally. With aesthetic…
Dental implant treatment can provide patients with a predictable way to restore their smiles, thus improving dental function, aesthetics, and psychological wellbeing. As implants boast high success rates of up to 98% in most cases, many patients are now choosing to undergo implant surgery, rather than opt for alternative solutions such as a removable…
Root canal treatment is sometimes regarded with trepidation, but where a patient is suitable it can give their tooth a second lease on life. This is a preferable outcome for many patients, not just out of attachment to their natural teeth, but by enabling a shorter treatment duration than extraction and replacement. Once the dental…
UK dentistry has long been a somewhat turbulent landscape and the recent changes to NHS orthodontic contracts once again disrupted the way the profession is structured. Historically, NHS orthodontic contracts have always been time-limited, but those who held them have been confident that their contracts would be renewed. As such, the practices have held their…
Despite all the Brexit confusion and political turmoil following Theresa May’s second failed attempt to unite parliament behind her Brexit withdrawal deal, Mr Hammond resolutely delivered his Spring Statement. However, as those who will have seen the announcement will know, this was very much a reserved delivery of forecasted figures – likely because the uncertainty…
David Gibson, Marketing Manager of EschmannDirect, explains how increasing levels of travel tourism could be bad news in terms of infectious diseases. It’s no understatement to say that we now live in a truly global era. We travel abroad for business and recreation, simply jumping on a plane to pursue new experiences and pleasures…
It’s a longstanding topic in dentistry, but thinking of ways to ensure that we make our patients feel comfortable, welcome, and less anxious in the dental practice is a subject that will continually bring new ideas to life. I was browsing through the headlines recently when I saw an article about therapy dogs being introduced…
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