DD presents a brief guide to some different endodontic motors and what to consider when choosing which motor to buy. Endodontic motors, commonly known as endo motors, are motor-powered files which can be used to help shape and finish root canals, allowing for quick and easy preparation. There’s much to consider when purchasing an Endo Motor, such as the file system, the customisability of the settings, whether an apex locator is included etc. This variety of choice can make it harder to effectively determine which Endo Motor is right for you and your practice’s needs. For t ..read more

Now that the 2023/24 tax year is over PFM Dental looks forward to the 2024/25 tax year and what you as a dentist need to do to be prepared for the new year.  Firstly, there have been a few changes to the tax rules after the chancellor’s budget in March 2024.  Several of these changes will affect self employed dentists: Lowering of national insurance rates for the lower rate of Class 4 NIC from 9% to 6%. The lower rate of Class 4 NIC is paid on self employed earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. For income above this you will pay at the standard 2% rate The high-income child benefit ..read more

Join Colin Campbell on 16 May at 7pm for Ridge preservation, a comprehensive live session on atraumatic surgical tooth removal and ridge preservation. This live event will provide a detailed walkthrough of the latest techniques and materials used to perform minimally invasive extractions and subsequent ridge preservation. We will explore the critical importance of preserving the alveolar ridge during tooth removal to maintain the integrity of the jawbone and provide a solid foundation for future restorative work.  Learning outcomes: Grasp the principles of atraumatic tooth extraction tec ..read more

Introduction Dental loupes are integral to precision and efficacy in treatment. They are indispensable tools that magnify and illuminate the oral cavity, allowing for meticulous examination and precise intervention. Choosing dental loupes is a pivotal decision for any practitioner. Making the right choice can influence the clinician’s ability to perform procedures accurately and shape patient perception of their professionalism and expertise.  Historically, dental procedures were conducted without magnification, relying solely on the practitioner’s visual acuity. As dentistry progresses t ..read more

Last week, we asked the dental profession if direct access has proved effective – find out what people said here… Dentistry’s Big Questions is a brand new feature exploring the hot topics of the profession. Last week we asked the dental profession: Has direct access proved effective? Based on our poll, 79% of people believe it has proved effective and 21% thinks it hasn’t. Find out what was said below… Scroll to the bottom for next week’s Big Question. Rachael England, public health and education manager at FDI World Dental Federation It depends what you are defining as ‘effective’? In my opin ..read more

The Bank of England has announced that interest rates will remain the same but said it is likely they will reduce shortly. Today (9 May) the Bank of England revealed that interest rates would be held at 5.25%. However it also suggested that cuts are likely in the future, perhaps as early as next month. The Monetary Policy Committee voted seven to two in favour of keeping the rate the same. This is the sixth time in a row that the rate has remained at the 16-year high of 5.25%. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he was ‘optimistic’ that inflation would continue to decrease. He said: ‘W ..read more

Saba Qureshi explores the impact of vaping on oral health and tooth movement, and the advice dental professionals should be giving to vape users. Since it was first offered as a tool to assist adult smokers in quitting, vaping has grown in popularity, with many promoting it as a ‘healthier’ alternative. Vaping is the inhalation of vaporised liquid delivered through a smoking apparatus known as a vape. A vape is a liquid filled cartridge that heats nicotine, flavouring and other chemicals to create an aerosol that is inhaled.  Though vapes might have fewer harmful chemicals than cigar ..read more

A new study explores the use of a simple ‘swish and spit’ oral rinse that could act as an early screening for gastric cancer. The oral rinse would work by identifying biomarkers for cancer in the oral microbiome. Researchers analysed bacteria samples from the mouths of 98 patients, 30 of whom were known to have gastric cancer. Distinct differences were found between the oral microbiomes of healthy patients and those with cancer. Shruthi Reddy Perati is a general surgery resident at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine and author of the study. She said: ‘We see that the oral microbiom ..read more

3Shape explains how to get started with an intraoral scanner to create flawless digital impressions in preparation for dentures. Intraoral scanning can revolutionise your practice, especially now that scanning for digital denture workflows has evolved to where it is today. Some denturists and clinicians will jump fully into this ever-developing field. Others may decide to only replace key steps on the treatment journey. Team of 3Shape TRIOS training experts As pioneers in the field of digital dentures, 3Shape’s team of learning experts have onboarded and trained clinic teams since scanners fir ..read more

SprintRay introduces the Pro S Arch Kit, accelerating dental 3D printing with speeds up to two times faster than previous SprintRay printers. The innovative Pro S Arch Kit accelerates the production of a wide array of dental appliances, boasting speeds up to two times faster than the SprintRay printers already are. From models in as little as 13 minutes, night guards in 22 minutes and many more applications, the Pro S Arch Kit delivers exceptional speed and accuracy directly within the dental office. A new compact build platform and resin tank The Pro S Arch Kit is engineered for lon ..read more