New Technology

Dental equipment that destroys viruses

To meet the evolving disinfection and decontamination needs of dental professionals since the pandemic, a team of Lithuanian researchers have developed three innovative new pieces of equipment.

Occlusal analysis in the digital era

Stephen Claffey discusses the future of digital workflows.

Using AI algorithms to streamline orthodontic care

Dr Madhur Upadhyay and his collaborators have invented an artificial intelligence tool to assist clinicians in determining the next steps for patients’ orthodontic care.  

Boosting morale

Hannah Burrow looks at how incorporating technology can benefit a practice.

Skills academy opens in Perth

Clyde Munro, Scotland’s leading dental group, has officially opened its state-of-the-art Advanced Dentistry and Clinical Skills Centre in Perth, in partnership with Dentsply Sirona, the world’s...

New material invented to replace extracted human teeth for dental research

Extracted human teeth have long been used in conducting dental research, such as evaluating dental ceramic materials as a crown restoration on tooth. It is an inexpensive and straightforward process...

ChatBot and lead-tracking system significantly increased turnover 

Taking too long to respond to new enquiries results in dental practices losing as many as 60 per cent of leads. Or worse still, not even replying to leads due to endless spreadsheets, emails and...

Locum platform launches

Tech startup Locumloop has launched an industry-first - a fully integrated online locum platform. Many practices are facing huge recruitment issues with the mass exodus of dental nurses. Practices are...

LED screens used to soothe anxious patients

Going to the Witney dental clinic has been made a lot more relaxing following the addition of special LED ceiling screens that show either a soothing static image of the sky or can play a choice of...

The digital patient experience

Chris Barrow explains how you and your team should handle the revolution.

Digital innovation

Hannah Burrow explores how technology can improve the way practices work.

What can we expect from the future?

Michael Sultan considers the impact that nanodentistry could have.