No matter what industry you work in, the size of your organisation or your personal career ambitions, the morale of the team around you will have an impact on you and the service you are able to provide. The challenges faced in dentistry of late have created difficult conditions for many professionals, consequently putting team…
As we know, excellent oral hygiene is crucial for maintaining oral health, and ensuring a good quality of life. However, for some patients, keeping the teeth and gingiva clean is physically challenging. Certain medical conditions can mean that it is hard to take care of personal hygiene. For example, patients with impaired motor skills or…
In the UK, 57% of adults’ daily intake is derived from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and the figure is even higher in adolescents (66%).[i] Researchers at the University of Bristol showed that eating 10% more UPFs is associated with a 23% higher risk of head and neck cancer, and a 24% higher risk of oesophageal cancer….
Eschmann, the expert in decontamination, strives to deliver exceptional service and support that dental practices can trust to keep their equipment running smoothly. But you don’t just have to take our word for it. Here’s what Sharon Davies, practice manager of Rhos Cottage Dental Practice in Pembrokeshire, had to say: “I’ve been with Rhos Cottage…
As dental equipment rapidly evolves, it is beneficial for the dental practice to embrace new opportunities. Dental units impact the aesthetics and function of a dental surgery, providing patients with a comfortable experience, and supporting smooth professional workflows. Ergonomic benefits for you In modern dentistry, musculoskeletal disease (MSDs) are considered an occupational hazard.[i] However, they…
Membership of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) provides access to an array of educational resources, events, support and more. If you’re looking to take your skills to the next level, consider completing the coveted BACD Accreditation programme. This is designed to recognise clinical excellence in a comprehensive range of relevant topics from smile…
The decontamination equipment you choose for your dental practice will have a significant impact on the quality of patient care you can deliver, the safety standards you can maintain and the workflow efficiency your team can achieve. Implementing effective solutions in the right way can also help create a stress-free working environment for increased job…
Anxious patients may feel nervous during consultations and making it difficult for them to remember details, especially if there is a lot of information to take in. Kiroku Docs helps dental professionals convert contemporaneous notes into clear documents for your patients, to provide information, allay fears and ensure consent is fully informed. At the touch…
Weight loss can be a taboo topic for many individuals, with people taking drastic action to address health issues, change their appearance, or achieve other targets. It can also be an entirely unintentional product of changing lifestyle habits or illness, with causes ranging from depression to diarrhoea, viral infections such as a common cold, or…
Dental professionals are up to three times more likely to experience burnout than other professionals[i] and suffer from very high levels of stress.[ii] Their personal as well as professional lives can suffer as a result. A 2016 study on burnout in the profession found that 46.80% of respondents felt worn out at the end of…
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.