The Sensei Cloud practice management platform from Sensei, the software portfolio of global technological innovator Carestream Dental, is an all-in-one software solution designed to support the critical areas in today’s dental practice and improve productivity. Sensei Cloud features trackable patient charts, integrated image storage and treatment plan management to provide an enhanced patient experience. Live…
Cornwall Council, Smile Together Dental CIC and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have teamed up to improve the oral health of children across the county with three new programmes. It comes as figures reveal an 83% increase in the number of caries-related tooth extractions in hospital for 0-to-19-year-olds compared to the previous year 2020/2011[1]. The first…
Excellent communication allows dentist-patient relationships to be built on trust. Clinicians know to put this into effect every day, hoping it will make a difference in oral hygiene routines and improve the lives of everyone in the dental chair. A key aspect of the relationship between a patient and your practice is safety, and the…
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has warmly welcomed news that a public consultation on proposals to expand water fluoridation in the north east of England is commencing. Plans to expand the area’s water fluoridation to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation. The government’s announcement details that the consultation…
Gingival health is high on the priority list of many people, and the products recommended by clinicians make an extreme impact. Consider putting forward the 100% Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste for Gum Protection from Arm & Hammer™ to your patients. This toothpaste is clinically proven to improve gum health, and removes more plaque from around…
Last week saw Interim CDO England, Jason Wong and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) President-Elect, Shannu Bhatia, present the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award at BDIA (British Dental Industry Association) Dental Showcase. This award is presented by NASDAL to recognise…
Dental equipment maintenance, an expense or an investment? There aren’t many people who drive their car into the ground or let it run out of fuel and simply abandon it and buy a new one. They are an expensive purchase and most motorists know that maintaining the vehicle will keep it running as well as…
We frequently talk about the importance of ‘holistic healthcare’ in society today. But what does it really mean and how beneficial is it to our patients? The term ‘holistic’ is defined as ‘the act of dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part’. Interestingly, the Cambridge Dictionary definition…
Air abrasion can prove a valuable adjunct to preventive dentistry When it comes to preventive healthcare measures, Britain has a rich history. Edward Jenner developed the first smallpox vaccine in 1796. British scientists helped build the evidence base to establish the link between smoking and cancer during the 1950s. And in 2007, in England, it…
Some electronic dental instruments like ultrasonic scalers can potentially interfere with some implantable cardiac devices making them unsuitable for use on patients with pacemakers. Not so the Proxeo Ultra Piezo Scaler from W&H which was developed in collaboration with prophylaxis professionals. Its LED ring illuminates the treatment site while its slim design and flexible hose…
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.