Dental Water: it is clear – are you?

Dental Water: it is clear – are you?

Practical insights for dental practice managers, decontamination leads and engineers. Dental water management is critical for patient safety, equipment longevity, and regulatory compliance. Practices must differentiate between potable and purified water, understand...
A Safer Future for Endodontic Irrigation

A Safer Future for Endodontic Irrigation

For decades, the central challenge in endodontic irrigation has been finding a way to eliminate biofilms and infected tissue without compromising patient safety. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has long dominated clinical protocols because its ability to dissolve necrotic...
Biofilms in Dentistry: Are You Following the Science?

Biofilms in Dentistry: Are You Following the Science?

(1,688 words) June 2025. Introduction Biofilms are complex, surface-bound microbial communities encased in a self-produced matrix. In dental clinics, biofilms readily form wherever moisture and nutrients persist. Common habitats include: Equipment (dental unit...
Understanding antimicrobial resistance

Understanding antimicrobial resistance

(1237 words) June 2024. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to public health and development globally. A 2019 WHO report showed that bacterial AMR directly caused 1.27 million deaths worldwide and contributed to 4.96 million more. So, what can...
Be the Change You Want to See in Your Practice

Be the Change You Want to See in Your Practice

(1274 words) May 2024. Not long after the NHS celebrated its 75th anniversary, there continue to be calls for transformation within the institution. Embracing change is essential for all healthcare workers. And understanding how change impacts your practice will...