With more than 744,000 cases each year worldwide and less than a 50% five-year survival rate,[i] it’s crucial that clinicians raise awareness of oral cancer. Discussing risk factors with patients and carrying out regular checks is essential for preventing oral cancer, and detecting it in its early stages. By becoming familiar with the early symptoms,…
Bad breath is caused by a number of factors, from poor oral health to periodontal disease and infection. Even the food and drink we consume plays a role. Relieve patients of their halitosis worries by recommending the 12-Hour Fresh Breath Oral Rinse from The Breath Co, an effective solution that combats oral malodour with the…
As a hygienist, where does your influence on a patient’s health end? You can transform a smile, prevent excessive oral pain, improve confidence in everyday life, and as research has shown, have a wider impact on a patient’s general well-being. The care provided at recurrent appointments, along with the reiteration of smile-saving advice, is key…
Missed appointments are the blight of many a dentist’s day An NHS dentist in Somerset recently threatened to stop treatment for patients who miss appointments – after an ‘unprecedented’ number of ‘no shows’. Clevedon Dental Clinic issued the warning after a large number of people failed to attend appointments or cancelled them at the last…
Kiroku is delighted to announce their new partnership with the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD). The pairing will offer BAPD members access to exclusive benefits of Kiroku – the AI-driven digital note taking platform. Dr Simon Thackeray, Practice Principal and BAPD Secretary, shares his excitement about the partnership, and discusses the importance of accurate…
A brand-new dental foam offers an easy, pleasant-tasting way to keep aligners, retainers and mouth-guards fresher, for cleaner and brighter teeth. Reports indicate that growing aesthetic sensibilities have led to an increase in demand for orthodontic treatment, with the global market for clear aligner therapy estimated to grow at around 30 percent by 2030.[i]The UK…
When you have invested in high-quality dental equipment, investing in reliable service and support is a must to ensure a fully compliant and efficient practice, particularly in the event of a breakdown. Eschmann Care & Cover provides expert service and support for your Eschmann dental decontamination equipment, helping to ensure full compliance with HTM01-05 and…
A high-quality, systematic approach to decontamination promotes the highest standard of patient and professional safety. Patients must be treated in a safe and clean environment – this is a primary tenet of every dental practice. The importance of a meticulous decontamination workflow therefore cannot be overstated and is always worth revisiting, reviewing and optimising. By…
Recent research from The University of Edinburgh[i] has studied the unique surface of the tongue. It used artificial intelligence (AI) to gain an improved understanding of the papillae. The key outcomes of this study focused on personalised nutrition, recognising the anatomical reasons why people enjoy eating chocolate,[ii]for example, and aiming to help professionals find and…
W&H understands the importance of complete decontamination, in every aspect of your workflows. The effective cleaning of dental instruments, in particular, is essential for reducing the risk of infection for your patients. As such, W&H relies on the power of BePro Instrument products, which feature particularly effective components. BePro Instrument products ensure absolutely safe and…
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.