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• Treating diastema with periodontal disease: a multidisciplinary case
  Nieves Ros demonstrates how periodontal treatment, Invisalign and composite bonding can be combined to manage diastema and tooth migration associated with periodontal disease. When this 56-year-old patient first came to see me at Smmmile Store Bristol, his concern was clear and immediate: a growing gap between his upper anterior teeth that had been developing over…
• Registration versus participation: two million NHS-registered Scots have not seen a dentist within two years
  An Edinburgh dentist has challenged the prominence given to Scotland’s 95.1% registration rate, arguing that NHS dental participation in Scotland gives a less reassuring picture of access. Hamza Al Haddad, director of City Dental Care in Edinburgh, said greater attention should be paid to figures showing that only 62.1% of registered patients had participated in…
• Dr Devisha Patel and KaVo – ergonomics and products that are designed to deliver
  Dr Devisha Patel discusses the importance of dental ergonomics in protecting clinician wellbeing, reducing physical strain and supporting a longer, healthier career. KaVo was delighted to make the acquaintance of Dr Devisha Patel earlier this year. Having found Dr Patel on social media platforms, sharing her views on the importance of ergonomics in modern dentistry, it…
• Mouthwash myths: what does the evidence say?
  Ahead of Dentistry Show London, we explore three familiar mouthwash myths Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe will put under the spotlight during the LISTERINE Professional Masterclasses, and why the evidence may prompt you to think again. Effective toothbrushing and interdental cleaning may be sufficient for some patients, while others may benefit from additional support according…
• Dental teams could help identify diabetes risk, white paper says
  Dental practices could play a greater role in identifying people at risk of diabetes, according to a new European white paper calling for two-way screening and referral between dental and medical services. Medical teams should also screen for signs of oral disease as part of closer collaboration across healthcare, public health and social care, the…