Following news that the Department of Health and Social Care plans to streamline processes within dental settings by granting ‘new powers’ to dental hygienists and dental therapists, we caught up with BSDHT President Miranda Steeples to discuss what this means for the profession and patient access. Miranda also talks about how the decision to allow dental hygienists and therapists to supply and administer medicines, including pain relief and fluoride without sign-off from a dentist, came about, and how long we might have to wait for this to come into effect. This episode is sponsored by Oralie ..read more

Which? recently revealed the results of a dental survey it had conducted, with approximately 90% of respondents saying they would recommend their dental practice. Linda Giles from Ross Brooke Dental discusses what practices can be doing with this data, as well as how it provides a more balanced perspective of UK dentistry services. For more information, visit https://www.ross-brooke-dental.co.uk ..read more

Janet Pickles, CEO of R A Medical, discusses what inspired the formation of the specialist company for the supply, installation, repair, and maintenance of inhalation sedation and associated equipment three decades ago. Janet also reflects on changes she has witnessed over the course of 30 years, and fills us in on what R A Medical provides today. https://ramedical.com ..read more

Autumn 2023 saw the launch of NSK’s new high performance dental turbines - the Ti-Max Z990L and Z890L - designed to bring more power to dentists’ fingertips along with improved access, comfort and safety. The launch of a dental turbine is nothing new, so what makes the Z990L and Z890L more than ‘just another turbine’? The answers lie in a new NSK podcast where the turbines have been put through their paces by a group of highly accomplished clinicians who used the new turbines extensively in their practice for a number of weeks. The discussion In the podcast clinicians Moj Dehghanpour, Alex Jon ..read more

Steve Wright, CEO of Kent Brushes (G.B. Kent & Sons) introduces us to the company's royal history as it launches into the oral health market with the launch of its SONIK range of toothbrushes and range of oral health products. For more info, visit https://kentbrushes.com/collections/kent-oral-care or contact Steve at sw@kentbrushes.com ..read more

Dr Céline Higton BDS Hons (KCL), member of the Bio-Emulation Group, is an internationally recognised expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. In this recently released GC UK video interview, Céline talks in depth about her four-step methodology for the placement of high quality and durable posterior composite restorations, using only the best techniques and materials. Céline explains how restorative dentistry has changed beyond recognition, especially in the last decade, in which there has been what she describes as a ‘seismic shift’ from mechanically retentive to chemically adhesive dent ..read more

Christie & Co. Head of Dental, Paul Graham, returns to discuss the company's Dental Market Review 2023, which offers a panoramic view of the UK dental business sector, spotlighting important areas, including sector ownership structures, evolving market dynamics, current pricing patterns, an insightful operational review, and an assessment of the current appetite of banks to lend to the sector. Read the report at https://www.christie.com/news-resources/publications/dental-market-review-2023 ..read more

Dr Balaji is the principal dentist and owner of The Gallery Dental and Implant Centre in Buckingham and has placed over 5,000 dental implants since he opened the practice in 2008. He is also the founder of ASHA (the Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation), running courses and lectures across the UK and Europe When I started The Gallery in 2008, the building was a complete shell and we had to start from scratch to establish a dental practice. In the first year, we had five employees and focused mainly on general dentistry. However, my aim was to grow the practice to include teaching and I ..read more

Shiraz Khan, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist at the London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry. In this Dentsply Sirona podcast, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist, Shiraz Khan talks about his use of the SureSmile® Clear Aligner System and how it fits into his ortho-restorative practice at the London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry. Find out why he thinks correct tooth positioning plays an essential part in composite restorations and how he got started with SureSmile ..read more

Dr Sonia Szamocki discusses her company, 32Co – a 50-person London-based clear aligner company disrupting some of the biggest brands in dentistry. 32Co has differentiated itself by offering free, comprehensive training for new and experienced clear aligner providers, specialist orthodontist mentorship, and wholesale prices. The company has even partnered with Dental Protection, the first partnership between a clear aligner company and a dental indemnifier, which exists to both reduce risk for dentists, and improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.32co.com/ Follow 32Co ..read more