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Align Technology initiates first Invisalign Digital Smile Awareness Days to drive digital clear aligner therapy

To date, over 5.5 million patients have been treated with the Invisalign system and more than 6.3 million iTero orthodontic scans have been carried out worldwide.

DPAS welcomes former practice manager to the team

A former practice manager has joined DPAS, a leading practice-branded dental payment plan provider, as a business development consultant (BDC).

Sign up now for the Gensmile Dental Triathlon

Swimmers, cyclists and runners are being invited to sign up for the first ever Gensmile Dental Triathlon, which is raising money for Dentaid and Bridge2Aid.

Polyether innovation from 3M: How to capture every detail in just two minutes

Who is likely to benefit from polyether precision for small restorations? Dentists? The patient? The answer is everyone.

New data comparison tool shows increase in dental clinical academic staffing levels

The Dental Schools Council has launched its annual report on the state of the dental clinical academic workforce, which this year is supported by a new interactive tool that will ensure easier data...

J&S Davis re-launches Curasept products in the UK

J&S Davis are proud to announce that they are the new sole distributors for Curasept product range in the UK and Ireland.

Tongue splitting risks significant blood loss and nerve damage, warn surgeons

Cosmetic body modification enthusiasts are being warned that they are at serious risk of haemorrhage, infection and nerve damage by undergoing tongue splitting, an extreme procedure where the tongue...

Accelerated precision for perfect polymer restorations

Dental technicians in the UK have been introduced to a new, in-house, 3D printer that takes one hour or less to print most restorations.

A-dec donates dental chairs to Ekwendeni Hospital, Malawi

Earlier this year Gerry Dolan, from Wrights, the dental supply company, took time out of his busy work schedule to fly to Malawi and install four A-dec chair packages. The chairs were donated by...

Diabetics face a higher risk of mouth cancer, with women in far more danger

New research has discovered that women who suffer from diabetes face a dramatically increased chance of developing mouth cancer.

Dental market performs well so far in 2018

With demand continuing to outstrip supply and a range of lenders attracted to the dental sector, 2018 will continue to support a good level of activity across the market.

BUPA announces a string of dental acquisitions

Bupa has announced the acquisition of nine new practices bringing the total number of sites acquired this year to fourteen.

University’s head of dentistry wins award for his outstanding research

The University of Birmingham’s head of the School of Dentistry, Professor Iain Chapple, has received a prestigious award to recognise his outstanding research in periodontal disease.

mydentist hosts graduation for first class of qualified dental nurses

Leading dental chain, mydentist, has celebrated its first graduate nurses after launching its student dental nurse programme in September 2016.

Study highlights oral health issues in Greek refugee camps

Four out of five refugees in Northern Greece suffer from oral symptoms including pain, cavities and bleeding gums, according to a study presented by researchers from Queen Mary University of London at...