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• TMJ pain? Why it’s not always a quick nightguard fix
  Jawad Abbas explains why taking a ‘short diagnostic pause’ has transformed the outcomes of TMJ patients. I’ll hold my hands up first – because I’ve done it too. A patient walks in with heavy wear facets, masseter tenderness and that tell-tale ‘click’ on opening. The quick mental equation goes something like this: wear + TMJ…
• Which specialist brush is right for my patient?
  Dental professionals are always on the lookout for effective tools that can enhance patients’ oral hygiene routines – find out which specialist brush is right for each patient. TePe offers a wide range of specialist brushes designed for individuals with specific oral hygiene needs and allow for tailored oral care solutions that prioritise patient comfort…
• Getting a little ‘crowded’ in here? How to diagnose and treat crowding
  Aligner Dental Academy presents a guide to diagnosing and treating dental crowding with clear aligner therapy. Dental crowding is among the most prevalent orthodontic conditions, affecting up to 80% of patients in certain populations (Cenzato et al, 2021). Crowding is as a discrepancy between tooth size and arch length. It may be generalised or localised…
• New overseas registration exam provider confirmed by GDC
  The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed its preferred bidder for the overseas registration exam (ORE) contract, a change it says could ‘more than double’ exam capacity. The GDC verified today (5 November) that UCL Consultants Ltd (UCLC) were the preferred bidder to provide both parts of the ORE. The regulator said this transition would strengthen…
• ‘Terrifying but unsurprising’: the implications of illegal whitening
  Ben Atkins explains what recently exposed illegal tooth whitening practices mean for dentistry, and how the profession and industry can help. A recent BBC investigation revealed the extent of illegal whitening treatments taking place across the UK – with gels containing more than 500 times the legal amount of bleaching agent frequently being administered by…