The Science of Comfort & Wellbeing - By Toffeln The Difference with Toffeln There are many brands of footwear promoting comfort. The difference with Toffeln footwear is designed especially for the healthcare industry, for dentists and nurses… people like you. Better by Design All shoes are not equal, sports footwear is designed for intensive, limited duration activities, the popular hi...
Save Time With Glass Ionomer Placement with 3M Products that save time mean that, in theory, we can see more patients in a day. Glass Ionomers fit nicely into this space as an adhesive isn’t required, and the ability to bulk place to any depth due to the chemical cure makes these ideal time saving products. Ketac Universal glass ionomer restorative does not require the use of a glaze or con...
How do we prevent needlestick injuries in dental practices and keep our team safe is a question asked worldwide in practices. Pierrel have explored this issue and created a solution!
Ergonomics In Dentistry Repetitive strain injury and muscle strain is one of the most common issues when working in dentistry. Looking for a cure without affecting work methods can be tricky, but putting in preventative measures couldn't be easier! Hand fatigue is a serious issue. Work-related hand/wrist disorders or Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) develop from the physical clinical activiti...
Before starting any Endodontic Root Canal treatment, it is necessary to know the anatomy and morphology of the tooth as best as possible. The anatomy of root canal morphology plays a decisive role in determining the conditions under which Endodontic treatment can be performed effectively. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMRJg6_Td6s[/embed] In this case a lower canine with 2 roots is ...
It requires a degree of pragmatism to acknowledge that your chosen profession is not always greeted with enthusiasm. But specialist periodontist Reena Wadia has built her dental career on developing an empathetic understanding of patients’ dental phobia and trypanophobia, as well as honing the clinical skills with which to deliver her dentistry. She has a wealth of experience in managing he...
What you can't see may harm your patient, your staff and your practice reputation! Hu-Friedy look at the hidden nasties in waterlines. The narrow width, extensive length, and dark/moist environment of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) provides the ideal home for the growth and survival of colonies of microorganisms that begin to build a sticky matrix creating biofilm, and just because you don’t s...
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty which was signed by the UK and over one hundred countries from all over the world in October 2013 with the intention of protecting human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury. As a result of this treaty amalgam was banned in many industries, however dentistry wasn’t hit with an outright ban, but with a “phase down...
Are you employing “lifers” and “keepers” or do you have a constant turnaround of team members? Many practices have been struggling to recruit new team members over the last few years. Unfortunately, for many, COVID has not helped the situation. Some practices seem to have a constant source and for others the well has dried up. Whilst we look for new potential team members, we need to keep o...
