Time, resources, money – monitoring patient recalls can be a taxing process for every practice. As paper records shift to digital and communication ventures online, reliably engaging with your patients is essential to keep your practice flourishing and your patients smiling. In 2023, the average UK resident spent 2 hours and 52 minutes per day…
Ultra-processed food (UPF) otherwise known as ‘junk food’ is affordable and accessible, but offer a low nutritional value with high saturated fat, sugar, and salt content. In the UK, 57% of adults’ daily intake is derived from UPF, even higher in adolescents (66%).[i] While processed food in itself is not a bad thing, with some…
The internet is a boon for many patients for both convenience, and price and quality comparison. Many legitimate and effective dental hygiene products can be purchased and delivered with ease. However, buying a cheap imitation product from an online outlet can be a disappointing experience at best, and at worst, dangerous. Fraudulent advertising via social…
Periodontitis is estimated to affect around 19% of adults, globally[i] – and is the leading cause of tooth loss.[ii] In some cases, particularly for patients who find toothbrushing difficult, a mouthwash can be a helpful tool. This should be used at a different time to toothbrushing and, with the right ingredients, may help patients to…
Artificial intelligence (AI) affords many benefits in dentistry, especially when it comes to supporting clinical note taking. Utilise AI safely for faster, more accurate and more complete notes with Dental Audio Notes (DAN). This solution provides the perfect way to create a truthful and contemporaneous record of exactly what was discussed during a patient consultation….
Lightweight yet powerful, the Waterpik® Cordless Advanced Water Flosser is the perfect solution for patients who want to build a good interdental cleaning habit. Daily interdental cleaning is recommended to manage biofilm build-up,[i] yet in a recent UK survey, only 37 percent of those aged 55 and over claimed to floss their teeth daily, and just…
The UK Adult Dental Health Survey revealed some worrying statistics about the prevalence of tooth wear among the UK population. It was found that: 77% of the UK population had some evidence of wear. Rates of moderate wear in adults increased by 4% between 1998 and 2009, affecting 15% of adults. 4% of 16- to…
Everything we do in dentistry is for the benefit of patients. The goal is always to enhance the care delivered, improving clinical outcomes as well as the treatment experience. There are many different elements involved with achieving this. Dental professionals must consider each area in order to continue raising standards across the board and ensure…
Daily interdental cleaning is recommended by the NHS,[i] as it helps manage the build-up of biofilm, and can reduce the likelihood of developing gingivitis and periodontitis.[ii] However, in a recent UK survey, only 37 percent of those aged 55 and over claimed to floss their teeth daily, and just 18 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds.[iii]…
If you missed BDIA Dental Showcase 2024, you missed out! The event delivered everything that was promised and more, with the dynamic dental exhibition presenting the very latest innovations in the UK market, combined with two days of inspirational lectures, hands-on workshops and interactive debates. Delegates seized this opportunity to see product launches, access show-only…
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.