New Technology

Analogue or digital impressions?

The International Dental Show (IDS) 2023 demonstrates how trusted and innovative concepts complement each other.  

Scottish dentists test AI to help identify tooth decay

Pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) which can improve the accuracy of the way early tooth decay is diagnosed and prevented is being tested for the first time in Scotland by Clyde Munro Dental...

Shapeshifting micro-robots can brush and floss teeth

In a recent proof-of-concept study, a team from University of Pennsylvania have shown that a shapeshifting mic-robotic microswarm can be used to brush, rinse and floss in one.

Be app smart

Kate Scheer discusses the use of smartphones in practice.

Creating a modern practice

A look at one practice’s refurbishment success.

Ultrasound system targets mouth to create virtual reality haptic effects

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have exploited the sensitivity of the mouth to devise a practical new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual worlds.

The role of technology

Danny Grannick explores how new technologies are impacting oral health and dentistry.

Is your practice powered by innovation?

George Cheetham explains why forward-thinking practitioners would be wise to keep pace with new technology.

Research reveals in impact of language barriers in UK healthcare

Healthcare workers in the UK are losing as much as half a working day every week overcoming language barriers.

Big hitters join UK’s leading dental AI provider

Manchester Imaging Limited (MIL), the company behind AssistDent, announces two new appointments, as Ben Atkins and Jana Denzel join their expanding team of dental technology specialists.

Pocketalk announces GDPR compliance and Pocketalk Plus, as it transitions from hardware-centric business to global solution

Pocketalk, a leader in connecting conversations and removing language barriers, recently announced GDPR compliance, along with its new product for healthcare settings, the Pocketalk Plus.

Dentists’ Provident appoints new board member

Dentists’ Provident, leading income protection provider for the dental industry, has appointed Matt Payne to its board.