A team of scientists have created enamel-growing organoids which could help to restore and regrow damaged teeth. Led by scientists from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, the study created stem-cell-based organoids that secrete the proteins that form dental enamel. The research team now hopes to make an enamel as durable as that found … Continued
Dentistry.co.uk hears from Gemma Forsythe about the importance of organisation and note taking for dental nurses and how her new dental nurse diary can help. Please introduce yourself My name is Gemma Forsythe and I am a registered dental nurse from Northern Ireland, working in general practice. I enjoy using Instagram to blog about my … Continued
Olivia Allison, senior business agent – dental at Christie & Co, describes the current dental market in the north of England. Appetite in the region So far this year, at Christie & Co, we’ve brought over 140 new practices to the market, achieved 545 viewings, and received over 485 offers across the UK, which illustrates … Continued
There’s still time to submit your entry for the 2023 Dentistry Awards – find out more about the categories and how to enter. The prestigious Dentistry Awards recognise progress, effort and excellence in dentistry. Shortlisted individuals and teams represent the highest standard of patient care in the UK. Returning for 2023, the award ceremony will … Continued
The government has opened a public consultation on a proposal which could see dental hygienists and therapists alleviate access issues. The proposal is to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines under exemptions without the need for a prescription. This plan aims to make it easier for patients to get … Continued
‘It’s necessary for my wellbeing’: Jenna Davies discusses how she is using her love of art to help the dental profession combat stress. I had always enjoyed science and art in school. When I was 16, after doing work experience with my dentist, I decided to apply for dental school. I thought it was a … Continued
Bredent discusses the implant education that attendees will benefit from at the Pioneer in Immediate tour, which lands in Rome 22 to 23 September 2023. Bredent Medical offers augmentation-preventing therapies in the field of implant dentistry (SKY implant systems) and antimicrobial photodynamics (HELBO). The company is a pioneer in the field of immediate loading implant … Continued
Morna Beattie, specialist financial adviser for Wesleyan Financial Services, shares how you may be able to meet heightened expectations of patients when moving from NHS to private. The move from NHS to private often comes with an expectation of the grass being greener from a practice and practitioner point of view. Particularly after very little … Continued
This month, Tracie Barnett discusses her top tips for effective communication and offers eight reasons why it’s so important for treatment coordinators (TCOs). Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. It’s about understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. As well as being able to clearly convey a message, you need to … Continued
Scientists have identified a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. Published in Frontiers in Oral Health, the research team recruited 28 non-smokers between 18 and 30. They had no medications that could impact cardiovascular risk and no reported history of periodontal … Continued
