The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has published an essential guide for practitioners in the field of implant dentistry. ‘Key points for clinical practice’ provides an accessible summary of the findings from the 2018 EAO Consensus Conference and shines a light on many challenges currently facing clinicians. See https://www.eao.org/mpage/kpfcp The EAO Consensus Conference takes place every…

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Simple to use full guided surgery. No keys, standard implants and can be used with various planning software. What’s more a full kit is less than £2,000 plus VAT. Purchase at the Digital Dentistry Show and get a free SMOP licence too. The post Guided surgery brought to you by…

Dr Chris Butterworth of Liverpool Dental Hospital is this year’s joint winner of the above prize for his paper entitled ‘Primary vs. secondary zygomatic implant placement in head and neck cancer patients – a 10 year prospective study’. In his paper, Chris showed the use of zygomatic implants to provide remote anchorage in the management…

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that mainly causes symptoms in the digestive tract. However, some people experience symptoms elsewhere, including mouth ulcers. Doctors call mouth ulcers and other symptoms outside of the digestive tract extra-intestinal manifestations of Crohn’s disease. Some people develop mouth ulcers several years before they experience any intestinal symptoms due…

Lyra Dental introduces its all-on-four and all-on-six concepts lecture. The all-on-four and all-on-six clinical solutions have been developed to maximise the use of available bone and to allow for immediate loading, using a minimum of four implants in edentulous jaws. The solutions take the advantage of the benefits of tilting the posterior implants to provide…

Lisa Wasden explains why she is so passionate about working for Dentsply Sirona and her future plans for the company. From my very first contact with the company, I was impressed by the positive and open culture and the obvious engagement of our employees. The strength of the Dentsply Sirona brand is in its worldwide…

A bump on the roof of the mouth can be worrisome, especially if it does not go away quickly. Most causes of a bump on this part of the body are easily treatable, but it may also indicate a more serious underlying condition. In this article, learn what can cause a bump on the roof…

The roof of the mouth consists of a bony plate at the front and a non-bone, soft section at the back. Together, these serve as a barrier between the oral and nasal cavities. From time to time, the roof of the mouth may become swollen. Swelling on the roof of the mouth may be due…

[unable to retrieve full-text content] 3Shape scan bodies create a more efficient digital workflow for dental implants. Made for all major implant systems, 3Shape scan bodies make your implant position transfer and system-identification simple. For more information, please go to www.3shape.com/en/products/trios/scan-bodies or contact ukenquiries@3shape.com. The post 3Shape scan bodies – implant scanning made easy appeared first…

Teething is a natural process that every infant goes through. It can be an uncomfortable experience, and it can be concerning for parents and caregivers to see the infant experiencing pain and discomfort. The symptoms of teething vary from one infant to another. Some babies do not have any symptoms at all when their teeth…