Unlocking the Smile Revolution: Why Now Is the Ideal Time to Offer Active Aligners in Your Dental Practice by Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw (Clinical Director, Active Aligners UK) As a dentist in the United Kingdom, you are undoubtedly aware of the ever-evolving landscape of orthodontic treatments. Traditional braces have been the go-to solution for many years, but the field of orthodontics has experienced a transformative shift with the introduction of Active Aligners. Now, more than ever, it is the perfect moment to consider integrating this cutting-edge technology into your dental ..read more

AI and machine learning will not put health professionals out of business; rather, they will make it possible for health professionals to do their jobs better and leave time for the human–human interactions that make Dentistry the rewarding profession we all value₁. There is virtually no area in medicine and care delivery that is not already being touched by AI. For example, AI-driven applications are available to capture the dictation of medical notes; many such applications are attempting to synthesise patient interviews and laboratory test results to write notes directly, without clinicia ..read more

“The results of any case are based on a good quality, correctly executed impression or an accurate digital intraoral scan.“   I always try to picture the poor technician having to make an excellent quality product using an impression with defects, voids or under-extensions. I used to phone him up and plead with him to ‘make it good’. I realised this was a bad way forward and so started assessing my own techniques and not sending impressions off unless they were perfect. This was time consuming and technically demanding for me and my patients.   Impression Guidelines: PVS Impres ..read more

What is the Clinical Mentorship Programme ? Build your confidence FREE OF CHARGE 4 live webinars with experienced clinicians Designated clinical mentor for 1:1 case advice Staged discounts on first 3 cases NO case commitment Digital Education Platform Peer led discussion Clinical Mentorship Programme “Change your patients’ lives and practice revenue profiles for the better.” Clear aligners are often considered straightforward for patients to use and Dentists to deliver. However, getting started in a new treatment area can be daunting. Active Aligners was created for Dentists, by Dentists ..read more

What is the clinical mentorship programme ? Build your confidence FREE OF CHARGE 4 live webinars with experienced clinicians Designated clinical mentor for 1:1 case advice Staged discounts on first 3 cases NO case commitment Digital Education Platform Peer led discussion Clinical Mentorship Programme Dr Wayne Hirschowitz & Dr Dan Shaffer “Change your patients’ lives and practice revenue profiles for the better.” Clear aligners are often considered straightforward for patients to use and Dentists to deliver. However, getting started in a new treatment area can be daunting. Active Align ..read more

Insights from the Active Aligners clinical support team What makes us different?  Active Aligners is set up for dentists, by dentists and offers a more bespoke aligner experience. We pride ourselves on delivering a high level of support and personal customer service, encouraging dentists to engage directly with us when the need arises. Active Aligners accept all scans as well as PVS impressions. In addition, our laboratory fees are lower than many competitors so we deliver a cost-effective solution without compromising quality. Why work with Active Aligners?  We have done the hard w ..read more

TOP Tips- Dr Wayne Hirschowitz  Providing Clear Aligner treatments CD-Hirschowitz The post Dr Wayne’s Top Tips appeared first on Active Aligners ..read more

How clear aligners offer opportunities in a growing market As market data suggests that clear aligner sales will continue to expand across the UK, Ian Ellis details how practices can share in some of this growth. There is no question that life for a dentist has changed significantly over the last two and a half years. Who would have thought that an entire country could be locked down, dental practices shut and livelihoods impacted to such a profound degree. Professional resilience is challenged continuously. Although practices theoretically reopened in June 2020, many did so with restricti ..read more

Click here for 50% first case discount Troubleshooting Clear Aligners – Top Tips Clear Aligner treatments are a valuable and commonplace item in our modern clinical armoury. We might encounter barriers to fulfilling our patients expectations from treatment. This article proposes some solutions to potential problems associated with clear aligner therapy. 1. Dental health Prior to initiating clear aligners the dentition should be in a “good” condition and the patient free of primary dental disease.  It is imperative that a full examination as well as clinically appropriate X-rays are take ..read more

Case selection for Active Aligners Dr Dan Shaffer  & Dr Wayne Hirschowitz Case-Selection-for-Active-Aligners The post Case Selection for Active Aligners appeared first on Active Aligners ..read more