New Technology

Throat cancer diagnosis streamlined with hand-held gadget

A device and app are being piloted by the NHS to help offer patients the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster.

Mouth cancer diagnosis simplified with a smart ‘lollipop’

A ‘lollipop’ that can diagnose mouth cancer early is being developed by researchers, funded by the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) campaign for Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences...

The role of the digital patient journey

The Dentist spoke to Laura Horton, treatment coordinator trainer and dental practice owner, about the importance of an effective digital journey.

Head and neck cancer diagnosis revolutionised by imaging technology

Researchers have developed imaging technology to create an individualised 'fingerprint’ that can be used to assess the prognosis and treatment response to head and neck cancers.

Medical device company launches updated software

Align Technology has announced the release of the next innovation of Invisalign Smile Architect software, with multiple treatment plans.

Triumph with technology

David Hussey discusses the best way to stay up to date with new technologies.

Seeing eye to AI

David Hussey looks into how technology is changing dentistry.

Artificial intelligence ‘closes the loop’ between clinician recommendation and patient purchase

Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on patients and encourage positive feedback. 

‘Oral selfies’ used to diagnose throat cancer

A study published in the Cancer Screening and Prevention journal has used low-cost video scopes to screen for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer. 

Computerised tongue analysis can be used to predict diseases

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98 per cent accuracy in predicting different diseases by analysing the colour of the human tongue.

NHS staff are in favour of using AI in patient care, survey reveals

More than three-quarters of NHS staff (76 per cent) support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help with patient care, with 81 per cent in favour of its use for administrative tasks.

Lincolnshire hospital receives updated technology

A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.