When providing regular oral health assessments, it’s important to make the distinction between normal tissue and mouth cancer. Sometimes, this can be challenging, particularly when it’s in the early stages. Vigilant Biosciences® understands this challenge, and the importance of catching oral cancer early. The BeVigilant™ OraFusion™ is able to accurately identify oral cancer using biomarkers…
Regular toothbrushing is the cornerstone of every good oral hygiene routine. It is fundamental for removing plaque and maintaining healthy teeth and gingiva. As clinicians, it’s important to assess each patient’s oral hygiene, and ensure they have a good understanding of how best to remove plaque and maintain a healthy mouth. This means ensuring that…
For patients who find traditional flossing difficult or lack the manual dexterity required, the Waterpik® Water Flosser provides the solution. The Cordless Advanced removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas and is up to 50% more effective for improving gum health compared to string floss.[i] This model comes with four tips, three pressure…
Whether patients have undergone invasive dental treatment or oral surgery, or need a simple oral hygiene boost, an effective routine is key for maintaining oral health. The removal of plaque and bacteria is key here, helping patients to minimise the risk of infection post treatment. Curaprox offers a line of Perio plus mouth rinses which…
Dentsply Sirona’s new Aligner Course Series is designed to build and expand clinicians’ skills through self-paced, user-friendly, interactive online learning. The continuing education (CE) courses, available through DS Academy, support clinicians in orthodontic aligner treatments. The Aligner Course Series is an on-demand program designed to equip dental practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel…
The Oral Health Foundation is supporting calls for multi-pronged approach to improve global oral health, following the release of a new report. ‘Time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Addressing Inequalities in Oral Health’ looks at the urgent need for better alignment between policy, public health initiatives, payment systems, and clinical practice, to…
As many patients across the UK continue struggling to gain access to dental services,[i] it’s important to ensure that appointments are not going to waste. With many patients being added to waiting lists that are two years long,[ii] it is frustrating for patients and dentists alike when a patient cancels last minute, or fails to…
Leading community dental services provider CDS CIC has appointed David Martin as Chair of the Board. David has recently stepped down as CEO of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, and as Chair of national umbrella group, the Neurological Alliance. His experience of influencing policy at a national level will help CDS champion the oral healthcare needs…
Dental professionals are being reminded to speak up about inappropriate patient advances by the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The DDU issued the advice after several dental professionals reported receiving inappropriate gifts from patients, including Valentines flowers and cards. A DDU survey on receiving gifts from patients found one in ten (11%) of the members who…
The Oral Health Foundation is proud to endorse and support for the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe’s (PBOHE) new manifesto, ‘Smile your way to a healthy life: Working together for everyone’ As a member of the PBOHE, the Oral Health Foundation joins the call for policymakers across Europe to take strategic action in…
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.