Our teeth and oral health can play a significant role in our self-confidence. The impact may be due to the appearance of the dentition, because of the colour or alignment of the teeth, or gaps caused by diastemata or tooth loss. However, halitosis, or bad breath, can also be a major contributor to decreased self-confidence.[i]…
A learning disability is a lifelong condition affecting a person’s intellectual ability and may impair their capacity to undertake everyday activities, like brushing their teeth or visiting the dentist, independently. Although individual abilities vary, people with a learning disability may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people.[i] It…
Recently, headlines have reported a “very concerning” increase in the number of younger patients in the UK with mouth cancer, despite the lack of an obvious reason for a spike in cases.[i] Traditionally, mouth cancer has been considered by many to be an “old man’s disease” – something that young people and women should be…
Following dental implant treatment, it’s important that patients implement a stringent oral hygiene routine. Some patients may assume that, because their new tooth is artificial, it does not need the same amount of cleaning and care as a natural tooth. This is a common misconception, so it is important to ensure that patients understand how…
There are many challenges facing dental professionals today. From time restrictions to increasing patient expectations, changing regulations and constantly rising overheads, practice teams must optimise safety and efficiency in everything that they do. For this reason, technology has been widely implemented to streamline all manner of workflows, from clinical processes to infection control. As such,…
Dental Elite delivers elite business services across the dental sector, using decades of specialist experience to meet the needs of dental practices. As a leading dental recruiter, Dental Elite goes above and beyond to help dental practices put together their perfect team. The team works tirelessly to help talented dental candidates find the perfect fit….
Chairsyde is an award-winning system that helps patients visualise their conditions and treatment options, using a bank of hundreds of animations and pictures. Using Chairsyde’s clear and easy-to-understand interface, clinicians can increase case-acceptance by 32%. It’s easy to see why. Patients can learn more about their conditions and see any associated risks for themselves. The…
Creating efficient and effective disposal systems in your care home requires thinking about the waste containers you use. Consider the Griff Pac range from Initial Medical for solutions to help your clinic fulfil its everyday needs. The Griff Pac rigid containers are an eco-friendly solution for healthcare waste disposal, manufactured from lightweight corrugated polypropylene with…
We speak to Fiona Sloss, Dental Therapist at Clyde Munro Dental Group, about what the role means to her and how dental therapy skills can be better utilised within the practice. Please could you outline your career so far? I started working as a Dental Nurse when I was 19 years old, but I wanted…
Alone, smoking increases oral cancer risk by 10,[i] and heavy alcohol consumption increases risk by a factor of five.[ii] Moreover, patients with alcohol dependency are three times more likely to smoke, and patients who are dependent on tobacco are four times more likely to be addicted to alcohol.[iii] As such, understanding a patient’s risk factors is…
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.