Patients undergo dental surgery for a number of reasons, and it can often be a stressful, expensive, and time-consuming endeavour. It’s essential that opportunities to maximise treatment success are taken, by both clinician and patient alike. There is one consistent risk to post-surgical complications and failure, whether a patient is having a tooth extracted, an…
Dr Camilla Morrison is well established in the dental profession, with a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry. Millie provides a wide variety of treatment types, with a particular affinity for clear aligner orthodontics. She is an international lecturer and runs a mentorship level 7 certificate in Clear Aligner Therapy. Millie discusses her experience using Kiroku,…
Caring for patients with additional needs requires understanding and adaptability. Students in England will soon be able to take British Sign Language as a GCSE.[i] It will be taught in schools from September 2025 and will be open to all pupils. As we move towards an ever more inclusive society, dental professionals must ensure that…
In the UK, it’s estimated that more than 1.5 million people have sleep disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).[i] It is characterised by the intermittent cessation of breathing whilst asleep. Many patients are unaware that they have this debilitating condition, unable to recall waking during the night, however, exhibiting daytime symptoms such as, but…
Patients are increasingly looking for natural solutions with their personal care routines, including those for oral hygiene. Provide an effective option with the 100% Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste range from Arm & Hammer™, and know that your patients’ teeth are protected. Both the Whitening Protection and Gum Protection product offerings contain no artificial colours and…
Comfort is an essential aspect of any good night’s sleep. Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea may find that treatment with a CPAP machine results in discomfort, and restless and sleepless nights. Because CPAP needs to be used consistently, to have an effect on health, it’s important to explore alternatives with patients who cannot tolerate them….
Eschmann offers dental practices the choice between purchasing or leasing a range of industry-leading decontamination equipment. Which is best for you? That depends on your situation, as there are benefits to both. Purchasing outright means you own the equipment and, with proper care and support from Eschmann, can keep it operating efficiently for many years….
The amalgam phase down will come into place in the coming months. Some dental professionals have been wary of the move, warning that it will “send shockwaves” across UK dental services.[1] However, as of 1st January 2025, a total phasing-out of dental amalgam, and the cessation of its manufacture and export, will come in, in…
Every six months, Dental Elite releases updates to show how the dental practice market has been performing, with benchmarking data from the previous year, regional trends and notable changes articulated and explained. In our most recent Goodwill Report, we have been able to demonstrate that the nuance involved is more important than averages to unpick…
Dr Angela Harkins clinical experience and medical law /ethics knowledge is put to good use in the Clyde Munro Dental Group helping colleagues as part of the Clinical Support Team. She says: “Professional support that assists colleagues in their career decisions is a huge advantage, as there are so many different courses and pathways available….
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.