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Dental lasers offer innovative solutions for various dental procedures. Dive into their history, applications, and why dentists are adopting them.

Mike Gow, clinical director of the dental anxiety management unit at The Berkeley Clinic in Glasgow, explains how he manages patient anxiety while delivering excellent results.

It is often said that those with the broadest shoulders should bear the greatest burden. And if paediatric dentist, Dr Makbule Sipahi Ogretme, is struggling with the pressures of ensuring a dentally fit adult population for the future, she’s not showing it.

With Mouth Cancer Action Month kicking approaching in November, the awareness campaign serves as a timely reminder to our patients of the risks, signs and symptoms of oral disease.

Although used in dentistry for over 150 years, dental dams have become significantly more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now seen as essential for all endodontic and restorative procedures.

The hands of dental professionals undergo daily wear and tear and this comes with occupation-related risk to skin health as well physical fatigue. But, much like the gold standard in dental care, prevention is better than cure.

Dentist Nigel Braine-Hartnell explains how modern anaesthetic materials and techniques have helped his patients feel reassured.

Award-winning dental hygienist and therapist Anna Middleton on the alchemy of empowerment, empathy and computer-assisted anaesthesia.

Choosing a new handpiece can be a laborious task – after all, you need to make sure that it suits your clinical and personal needs and preferences before you commit to making the purchase. Here are some key areas to consider to ensure your handpiece ticks all the boxes.

In healthcare, every action holds significance, and every moment has the potential to drive positive change. Through their ‘Moments that Matter’ Clinell aim to highlight IPC’s critical role in creating safe healthcare environments.