Russel Diffenthal, national sales manager at Dental Express, presents the case for getting involved in implant dentistry Implant dentistry has been on the rise in the UK for several years. In 2012, the Association of Dental Implantology estimated that as many as 130,000 individual implants were being placed every year (Association of Dental Implantology, 2012). Now, the…

Colin Burns reflects on how his involvement with the International Team for Implantology has provided crucial support throughout his implant career The International Team for Implantology (ITI) unites professionals around the world from every field of implant dentistry and related tissue regeneration. As an academic association, it promotes networking and exchange among its more than…

Operating the Morita Veraview X800 touch control panel is simple and intuitive The next generation in cone beam CT scanners provides outstanding images for accurate case diagnosis and planning. Launched by Morita at the International Dental Show in Cologne, the Veraview X800 won a gold medal at this year’s IF Design Awards. Robert Pounds, managing…

Strawberry tongue is used to describe a tongue that is swollen, and bumpy. Having a strawberry tongue is a symptom of an underlying condition. When a person has strawberry tongue, their tongue is typically red. It may also be white and appear swollen. The color and the taste bud bumps on the surface may make…

A bifid uvula is an abnormal split or division in the uvula, or tissue that hangs down at the end of the soft palate in the roof of the mouth. A bifid uvula is usually identified at birth when a doctor looks at the inside of a baby’s mouth to check the uvula. In some…

A new study highlights the importance of oral hygiene for people with type 2 diabetes, after finding that those with the condition may have better blood glucose levels if they look after their teeth. Researchers say that people with type 2 diabetes may improve their blood glucose levels by looking after their teeth. It is…

Odynophagia is when it is painful to swallow. This pain may occur in the throat, mouth, or food pipe and has a variety of potential causes. Over time, painful swallowing can lead to damage to the throat, unintended weight loss, and other complications. In this article, we look at the common causes of odynophagia and…

The Great Clinical Paper Debate is Biohorizons’ latest symposium, coming soon after its highly successful Magic ‘i’ Symposium in October 2017. This latest event will bring together key high profile dental implant specialists, who will take to the stage to debate some of the industry’s hottest topics. Taking place on Friday 16 February 2018 at…

Taste buds are the small sensory organs that allow a person to enjoy different flavors, from sweet to salty and savory. The taste buds typically regenerate themselves about every 1 to 2 weeks. However, there are times when they can become damaged, burned, or swollen. There are many potential causes of damage to the taste…

At my age, I have never considered Botox. Being the early side of 30, skin creams and face masks seem to be keeping those inevitable signs of aging at bay — for now. But new research suggests that this popular cosmetic procedure could tackle another problem: teeth grinding. Is it worth a try? Could Botox…