Dr Lianne Steadman, Principal of Merrystead Dental in Southampton, is one of many happy customers using the practice management software from AeronaDental. She says: “I have enjoyed using AeronaDental software for several years in different locations and chose to install it in my own practice a year ago. It has a simple design that does…
Leadership has never been more important in dentistry, to support teams through change, while maintaining excellent care for patients. Leadership can take many forms, and particular skills may be more valuable in different settings, making good leadership traits difficult to generalise. However, studies show how vital appropriate leadership is for developing productive and happy teams.[i]…
A dental professional’s ability to accommodate the needs of their patients is essential for providing effective care. When a patient requires additional support, clinicians should do all they can to offer tailored dental care plans. As has become increasingly clear in recent years, mental health and oral health are intrinsically linked. Amongst the most common…
When it comes to your decontamination equipment, there is a lot to think about. A malfunction or even complete breakdown can be costly for your business in more ways than one. Not only will you have to find the money to pay for potential repairs or replacements while experiencing loss of income and down time…
It has become increasingly clear that, in many cases, a holistic approach to oral health care is beneficial for patients. This means assessing each patient’s overall health and ensuring the cause of any issues is effectively treated. Often, when general and dental health problems are linked, it can be helpful to work together with general…
Effective digital systems can help practices organise information, safeguard precious data, provide useful business metrics, streamline financial management processes, manage the team more effectively and enhance communications with patients. If you have more than one practice, these functions need to be effective across every site you own. Gaining control of all the many complexities and…
The high consumption of alcohol can be a major factor for declining oral health, with the impact of the pandemic leading to dramatic surges in UK alcohol consumption. A 2023 survey found that 26% of UK adults are concerned about someone’s drinking, emphasising the need to promote oral health and raise conversations on alcohol consumption.[i]…
Dental anxiety, the unpleasant feeling or stress that something undesirable will happen in a dental appointment, affects 51% of the UK population.[i] As a dental prophylaxis appointment may require periodontal probing, X-rays, and the prophylaxis itself, this can be an uncomfortable experience for anxious patients. Dental prophylaxis may need to be performed on some patients…
Eschmann engineers fix 91% of equipment issues during their first visit, demonstrating the quality of service delivered. The engineers are trained specifically on Eschmann equipment and carry original manufacturer’s parts in their vans as standard, meaning they can provide effective resolutions in a wide range of situations, quickly and efficiently. The Eschmann team provides detailed…
More than a third of British adults now choose interdental brushes to clean in between their teeth rather than floss,[i] so the products play a vital role in optimising gingival health and preventing oral disease.[ii] The FLEXI interdental brush range from TANDEX is specifically designed to access interdental spaces and along the gingival margin. Their…
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.