The last few years have been a tough one for the nation’s oral health. A huge reduction in appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic and the declining availability of NHS dentists has led to fewer opportunities to see dentists, claims of ‘dental deserts’ with no NHS coverage and horror stories of people pulling their teeth out with pliers. Much of the focus on tackling Britain’s dental issues has been based on cures, not prevention. This is especially true now as an election looms. The Liberal Democrats have pledged to overhaul the NHS dental contract introduced in 2006 to bring dentists back...

Dental composites, also known as tooth-coloured or simply “white” fillings, are used in dentistry to restore, repair or enhance the aesthetic of teeth that are affected by decay or damage. The materials that make up dental composites are carefully selected for their durability, strength and compatibility.  In this blog post, we’ll go over the most common materials used in composites to ensure durability, longevity and an authentic appearance.  Resin Matrix The resin matrix makes up the main body of dental composites, providing the necessary structure and bonding properties. So when the practitioner uses the dental composite syringe to apply your...

When it comes to essential dental equipment, the dental handpiece or the dental drill is perhaps the most important piece of equipment in the office, one that helps a dental professional treat and manage a wide variety of procedures. With the help of various types of burrs, the dentist’s drill is a critical part of removing decay, preparing teeth for fillings and performing scale and polish treatments, and it can trace its roots to the dawn of medicine itself. The earliest evidence of a dental drill being used dates back 9000 years, with early dentists of the Indus Valley using bow...

The best way to find the most effective dental products online is to visit the experts, either through specialist stores or by consulting with a dentist to find the right product for you. Whilst the vast majority of dental products available today are effective when used properly, in the distant past that was not necessarily the case. One of the most fascinating examples of this was the sale of radioactive toothpastes, the dangers of which were first discovered by dentists themselves in cases such as the Radium Girls. However, even as this and the case of Eben Byers highlighted the...

As a dentist, patient safety and satisfaction is clearly of paramount importance. So when it comes to choosing the right dentist equipment, the importance of sourcing the best consumables on the market cannot be overstated.  Here, we’ll go over why you need to ensure you’re purchasing the best equipment possible, before offering some tips to help you do just that. Why Getting The Best Equipment Is Crucial Before we delve into how you can always ensure you get the best dental consumables, let’s first let’s remind ourselves why this is of the utmost importance. Investing in high-quality dental equipment is...

Dental composites are materials used in dentistry to restore, repair or enhance the aesthetic of teeth that are affected by decay or damage. These materials are carefully selected for their durability, strength and compatibility, although some are known to achieve much better results than others. In this blog post, we’ll explain why opting for high-quality composite materials such as micro-matrix, nano-ceramic or nano-hybrid is advantageous over some of the cheaper options. Ease Of Use One of the main reasons you need to invest in a top-quality dental composite is they tend to be easier to use and mould which helps...