VSSAcademy explains the importance of cadaveric training in implant dentistry, and how introducing complex implant surgery can grow your practice. Implant dentistry is evolving rapidly, with patients demanding increasingly complex treatments and clinicians expected to deliver safe, predictable outcomes. Against this backdrop, VSSAcademy’s ‘Cadaver course for complex surgical implant procedures 2025’ offers one of the…

Abbad Toma explains the impact of rhinology, focused on conditions of the nose and paranasal sinuses, on dental implant surgery and how collaboration with a rhinologist can improve outcomes. Rhinology is a subspecialty of ear, nose and throat surgery (ENT) specialising in conditions of the nose and paranasal sinuses. This brings the rhinologist very close…

Join Silvana Thering on 10 September as she explains how to choose the right cement for prosthetic placement and apply it correctly. Despite the introduction of new and advanced cementation and adhesive materials, many clinicians still face uncertainty about the best techniques and product choices. The sheer variety can be overwhelming. Achieving a successful indirect…

Integrate the optional implant dentistry motor system when ordering any Eurus treatment centre and bring improved functionality to your fingertips – via Belmont’s intuitive touch-screen. Optional for the whole range of E-type Eurus units, reduce excess cabling and benefit from having everything in one module. Powered by Eurus Newly built-in optional technology is now offered…

Gum health is the ‘unsung hero’ of implant dentistry, playing an equally important a role as bone integration in treatment success. This is according to a new study that looked into soft tissue management during second-stage implant procedures. The team – from the West China Hospital of Sichuan University – assessed mainstream surgical techniques, detailing…

A yeast platform that converts human urine from wastewater into hydroxyapatite, a substance used to make dental implants, has been developed. Researchers from University of California (UC), Irvine hoped the technique would have two major benefits. Firstly, creating a high-value, biocompatible material which can be used to create dental and bone implants, and restore archaeological…

Usman Riaz reports on an immediate implant plan for a new dental referral patient with failing heavily restored dentition A 75-year-old gentleman was referred to Renovo Dental for an endodontic consultation.  He had undergone several root canal treatments (RCTs) with mixed outcomes. His 12-unit upper metal ceramic crown (MCC) bridge was loose and had been…

Vladimir Garcia Lozada explores the use of zygomatic implants, an efficient and predictable therapeutic option for rehabilitation of patients with severe maxillary bone resorptions. The use of zygomatic implants for the rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla using the Bränemark protocol was first developed in 1998. The journey in the more than 20 years since has…

The Digital Dental Academy explains why the cutting-edge Cowellmedi UK implant system is the smart choice for implant dentistry. In the fast-paced world of implant dentistry, staying ahead means embracing innovation, efficiency and superior patient outcomes. Cowellmedi UK is leading this charge, offering cutting-edge implant solutions, seamless digital workflows and unparalleled clinical support. If you…

Dental implants used to replace single teeth function well even after several decades, according to new research. This research represents the longest follow-up study of single dental implants in the world. Carried out by a team at the University of Gothenburg, the study is based on a follow-up of a small group of patients who received…