Month: July 2021

Conservative and cost-effective treatment for tooth wear

Make treating potential or early tooth wear simple with the Dahl Principle – which you can now learn online with Dr Tif Qureshi and IAS Academy.

The programme is all about how you can prevent full mouth wear by using simple but effective techniques that Tif has developed in his own practice over the years. You will learn how to identify suitable cases for the Dahl Principle, how to stop tooth wear from progressing and how to improve long-term patient outcomes. You will also get a step-by-step outline of what treatment entails and how you can optimise results.

This is just one of many popular online training courses available from IAS Academy. Check out the full list of available programmes and clinical development opportunities on the website today.

 

For more information on IAS Academy membership and upcoming training courses, please visit www.iasortho.com, email courses@iasortho.com or call 01932 336470 (Press 1)

NHS Dentistry: No turning back to broken system in Wales

The British Dental Association Cymru has lauded the statement today from Baroness Morgan, which indicates there will be no return to the ‘failed system’ NHS dentistry operated to prior to Covid.

The widely discredited target-based contract for high street dentistry, in operation since 2006, was effectively suspended at the onset of lockdown. It capped patient numbers, failed to reward preventive work, and fuelled both access problems and a collapse in morale among the profession.

The Minister has pledged to ensure that all the gains experienced within the variation to the General Dental Services contract will be preserved as Wales moves out of the pandemic recovery of NHS dentistry.  

An evolutionary approach to reform has been working well under the leadership of the Chief Dental Officer Dr Colette Bridgman, and the BDA sees this partnership with dental branch continuing as it heads towards the next phase of contract reform in April 2022.  

Dr Bridgman retires this month, and she has ensured that continuity plans are in place until her successor is appointed. The BDA has stressed its commitment to work with the new CDO to ensure that the profession is fully consulted every step of the way towards a reformed NHS contract that works for the profession and patients.

Access to NHS dental services faced crisis prior to the pandemic. Back in 2012, 37% of practices in Wales were accepting new NHS patients, but by 2019 fewer than 16% were able to take on new adults. 

Russell Gidney, Chair of the BDA’s Welsh General Dental Practice Committee, said: “This is welcome news for families across Wales. It means there will be no turning back to a failed system that put government targets ahead of patient care. In Wales at least we are assured that the mantra of build back better is actually being applied to our health services.” 

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Future Proof your implant dentistry with the ITI

 The ITI Congress UK & Ireland 2021 will be held on October 1-2 in the beautiful City of Edinburgh. Its vibrant programme will offer insight into what lies ahead in the field, while also bringing together a community of professionals who share the same passion for excellence in implantology.

Eoin O’Sullivan is a Fellow of the ITI and Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee for the ITI Congress UK & Ireland 2021, entitled “Future Proof”. Sharing why he feels it is so important right now to be looking ahead and focusing on emerging trends and solutions, he says:

“In the COVID era, we need to be able to work more efficiently and predictably than ever before. The latest innovations and clinical approaches will help us to do this, supported by the use of digital technology and new implant designs. Bringing all of this to one event gives dental professionals an opportunity to get up-to-date with the latest information, research and ideas in the field.”

Colin Burns, Chair of the ITI Section UK & Ireland, discusses what the aim for the educational programme was when putting together speakers and content:

“The goal of the ITI is to represent everyone who contributes to the provision of implant dentistry, including dentists, dental hygienists and therapists, and dental nurses. Aligned with our members and fellows who work in the spheres of academia and research, we have sought to develop a programme that will be of interest to all.

“We therefore have chosen speakers who have inspired us during our careers in the hope that they inspire others in the same way. We have also highlighted the importance of the entire dental team with dedicated programmes for dental hygienists and therapists and dental nurses. It is crucial that we recognise and respect the massive role they play in caring for implant patients.

“The theme – Future Proof – is the brain child of Samantha Smith, a member of our Scientific Committee. It perfectly embodies the ITI’s commitment to evidence-based implant dentistry, while highlighting the need to use techniques, protocols and materials that support long-term survival of the treatment we provide. We need to tailor treatment to maximise its resistance to failure in the future, proving its worth and protecting our patients from complications in the years to come.”

Eoin adds:“We have gathered some of the greatest speakers and innovators in implant dentistry to give an evidenced-based review of where we stand in implantology today. They will present the latest developments and innovations in the market, based on current research. It is a very strong programme that has been designed to appeal to professionals who are both experienced and inexperienced in implant dentistry.

“My hope is that delegates will come away from the Congress fully updated on different areas of implant dentistry and they will be inspired to adopt some of the new approaches in their practices.”

The calibre of the speakers and education on offer clearly set the ITI Congress apart, but that’s not the only draw of the event. It will also provide a chance for networking and socialising with like-minded friends and colleagues, as Eoin goes on to comment:

“So many events have been cancelled as a result of the pandemic, so the ITI Congress 2021 may well be the first opportunity many of us have to safely meet face-to-face. In the ITI, we really value camaraderie and friendship, and we have organised what we hope will be an enjoyable social programme alongside the education. Indeed, the Straumann Parties are legendary! I am really looking forward to catching up many friends and colleagues at the Congress.”

Colin agrees that the opportunity for socialising and the importance of community are just as much a part of the ITI and this year’s Congress as education. He concludes:

“I really hope that people enjoy themselves after being isolated and kept away from each other during the pandemic. The friendship and companionship within the ITI create such a strong bond between colleagues. Congress will be a chance to meet up with friends, to listen to international speakers and be inspired again. The Straumann sponsored party promises to be the best one ever – we are very excited about the live band and the fantastic venue. Sarah Gardiner, Events & Educational Courses Manager for Straumann, has been so supportive and worked with us to put on quite the show. I want everyone to have some fun with their friends, to be encouraged by the like-minded people around them and to find fresh motivation for excellent implant dentistry.”

 

ITI Congress UK & Ireland 2021

Partnered by Straumann

October 1-2 2021, Edinburgh

For more information, or to register for your place, please visit https://events.iti.org/congressuk-ireland/

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Remote orthodontics: BDA backs CQC moves on registration

The British Dental Association has applauded moves by the Care Quality Commission requiring remote orthodontic providers to be registered with them in order to practice lawfully.  

The watchdog has stated that remote orthodontics comes under the regulated activities of ‘Treatment of disease, disorder or injury’ and ‘Diagnostic and screening procedures’ and as such requires registration, and by extension inspection.  

The Commission notes that “to register with us, providers must assure us that they are able to provide safe and effective care in line with relevant legislation and guidance” and has indicated its willingness to prosecute providers who fail to register.   

The General Dental Council recently acknowledged vital principles long advocated by the BDA that orthodontic patients need to be fully assessed by a dentist, that direct dentist-to-patient interaction – the basis for informed consent – is essential, and that patients must know the name and registration number of the dentist responsible for their care. However, while offering warnings to patients the regulator failed to set out any sanctions to providers who departed from these principles.  

Remote provision is growing in popularity, but can lead to irreversible damage to a patient’s mouth. 

BDA Chair Eddie Crouch said:  “With remote orthodontics we need real regulation, not just empty warnings to properly protect patients.  

“Mandatory CQC registration and inspection is a much-needed first step. A health watchdog needs teeth, and a willingness to prosecute those who fail to register is sending the right signal to unscrupulous operators.”  

Motivate your team once again

Staff retention has never been more important in the dental practice – demand for care is high and you need a highly skilled and talented team to deliver quality services. Why not motivate your team with a couple of days out at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2022?

It will offer hours of enhanced CPD for all team members, plus an international speaker line-up to hear from and experts in their relevant fields to discuss challenges with and find potential solutions. There will also be an extensive trade exhibition with hundreds of dental manufacturers, suppliers, training providers and more on hand to offer bespoke advice.

The cherry on the cake is that the event is completely free for delegates to attend, so it needn’t cost your business much more than one day out of surgery.

Make sure you get the dates in your diary so you can motivate your team with new skills and exciting opportunities once again.

 

The next British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show will be held on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May 2022, Birmingham NEC, co-located with DTS.

For more information, visit www.thedentistryshow.co.uk, call 020 7348 5270 or email dentistry@closerstillmedia.com

Dr Sandra White joins ADG as new Clinical Director

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is pleased to welcome Dr Sandra White as its new Clinical Director, starting this month.

Until April this year Sandra was the national lead for dental public health at Public Health England (PHE), leading the team to improve oral health and reduce inequalities in England.  Much of her clinical career has been spent in Community Dental Services treating individuals with severe learning disability, medical and mental health problems. She is also a former President of the National Association for Prison Dentists UK.  Most recently she led on  the publication of the Inequalities in Oral Health in England report.

Neil Carmichael, Chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) said: “The vision of the Association of Dental Groups, as the main representative of group providers is to use our collective knowledge and expertise to drive change and support good decision making by government for the ultimate benefit of patients and all dental professionals in the UK.

“One of our key objectives is to promote and encourage preventative oral healthcare, including reforming the dental contract to allow prevention to be delivered effectively. Sandra is a leading voice in the dental public health debate and we are delighted that she has agreed to join our team taking this work forward. I would like to thank our outgoing Clinical Director Richard Ablett, in particular for his leadership on flexible commissioning.  It is testament to his advocacy that flexible commissioning has been recognised as a key component of future contract reform and recovery of patient care following the pandemic.  Richard will continue to support us in an advisory role on commissioning in the next few months ahead which will be crucial for contract reform.”

Dr Sandra White said: “I am looking forward to working with the ADG to champion prevention in practice, support whole workforce development, and shine a positive light on our dental profession and the key role they play in the nation’s health and well-being.”

Streamlining the delivery of anterior restorations

Are you hungry for exceptional dental education delivered in-person by some of the profession’s most renowned speakers? The BACD is gearing up to sate your appetite for shared learning with what promises to be another thought-provoking Annual Conference. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge via face-to-face lectures and hands-on workshops, adhering to the latest social distancing guidelines and infection control measures.

Dental professionals have a great deal to look forward to at the Annual Conference 2021, including an exciting workshop by Dr Anthony Mak, exploring “Aesthetics with Direct Resins Using the Injection Technique”. Delegates’ learning during Dr Mak’s hands-on workshop will be compounded by an insightful lecture on the third day of the Annual Conference, entitled “Bonded Aesthetic Restorations in the Anterior Dentition”.

As one of Australia’s most distinguished clinicians and sought after speakers, Dr Mak believes that it is becoming a common expectation among increasingly well-informed patients that anterior restorations should be highly aesthetic, durable and minimally invasive. Therefore, utilising direct composite resin, bonded ceramic restorations or a combination of both restorative options, has rapidly become the cornerstone treatment modality in meeting these patient expectations.

Through his presentation at the BACD Annual Conference, Dr Mak’s goal is to demonstrate how basic planning and execution of these treatment modalities can be applied to simple, everyday cases, as well as more complex and challenging cases. His lecture will highlight how modern digital technologies – from intraoral scanning and treatment planning, to milling and 3D printing – can be used to simplify and facilitate the delivery of both direct and indirect restorations.

Key restorative concepts for direct resins and ceramics will be discussed through highly engaging images and videos to ensure that the content of the lecture is delivered in a manner that is easy for delegates to understand and, most importantly, apply in everyday practice. Dr Mak elaborates further:

“My lecture will cover contemporary, minimally invasive concepts for both direct and indirect restorations, providing didactic teaching of how digital dentistry can be utilised in everyday practice to achieve clinical results that are truly aesthetic and functional. I will also discuss alternative restorative options to what delegates would have explored in my hands-on workshop.”

Delegates at Dr Mak’s workshop will be treated to a master class on utilising the Injection Moulding Technique (IMT) following a modern digital approach. He says:

“This technique is proven to be a viable option for the restoration of teeth in the anterior dentition. Digital dentistry plays an important role in making the protocols of this treatment modality simple and predictable. The IMT is only a small component of my overall presentation on how the utilisation of digital dental concepts is able to streamline the planning and execution of aesthetic treatment in the anterior dentition with both direct and indirect techniques, hence why I would encourage delegates to attend my lecture at the BACD Annual Conference.”

That’s not all this highly anticipated event has to offer. The BACD’s educational programme for the Annual Conference includes exciting sessions presented by Drs Nitzan Bichacho, Mirela Feraru, Miguel Stanley, Dipesh Parmar, Pascal Magne, Stefano Lombardo, Gurvinder Bhirth, Andrew Chandrapal, Minesh Patel, Ian Buckle and Amanda Seay.

The BACD is committed to supporting effective collaboration between dental professionals and members of the trade. That’s why it is also providing access to an exclusive tradeshow exhibition at the Annual Conference, where delegates can browse the latest and greatest offerings from leading manufacturers and suppliers, who will be on-hand to provide professional advice and guidance.

Furthermore, a black-tie Gala Dinner at the National Museum of Scotland on Friday evening of the event will provide the ideal backdrop for networking with industry spearheads, and catching up with friends and colleagues. The Annual Conference will be as much a social event as an educational one – delegates who have been eager to meet peers in-person will, no doubt, appreciate the opportunity to socialise after a particularly challenging period for the dental profession. After all, the ability to share ideas, seek support and discuss the latest industry updates is a key component of promoting clinical excellence in day-to-day practice.

Reflecting on what he hopes to gain from his experience at the Annual Conference, Dr Mak adds, “I’m really looking forward to meeting new and likeminded colleagues in the UK.”  

Don’t miss one of the most anticipated events of the dental calendar. Visit the BACD website to register your place at the Annual Conference 2021. Members of the BACD can take advantage of preferential booking rates.

 

The BACD Annual Conference

11th – 13th November 2021

The EICC

Edinburgh, Scotland

 

For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, visit www.bacd.com