Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw

Why Forma Dental Supplies is Your Ideal Partner for 3D Intraoral Scanners: A Straightforward Path to Digital Success with Active Aligners

July 8, 2025

  As dental technology continues to evolve, there’s no denying that digital dentistry is transforming the way practices operate, particularly when it comes to orthodontics. With clear aligner therapy gaining more traction, the ability to take accurate, efficient, and comfortable digital impressions is essential to offering your patients the best possible treatment. If you’re a…

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Why Sereclean is Active Aligners’ Chosen Ultrasonic Cleaning pod

July 3, 2025

  The partnership between Active Aligners and Sereclean signifies a significant step forward in orthodontic care within the UK. At its core, this collaboration addresses the critical role of hygiene and biofilm management in achieving successful orthodontic outcomes. The Science of Hygiene: Tackling Biofilm A primary challenge for aligner and retainer wearers is the accumulation…

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Dentasonic Mechanical IPR Kit

June 30, 2025

Why the Dentasonic Mechanical IPR Kit is the Ideal Choice for Safe and Efficient IPR in Active Aligner Cases As a UK-based dentist, I’m always striving to provide the best care for your patients while maintaining the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in all procedures. One area that often requires careful attention in orthodontics,…

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Clear Aligner Treatment Has Transformed My Practice

June 20, 2025

Clear Aligner Treatment Has Transformed My Practice “We live in a rapidly changing and evolving world” Posted on 10 October 2019 Looking back to when I cut my first class 1 restoration in dental school, to the way I approach my treatments roughly 12 years later, is a rather incredible evolution. From being focused on…

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Active Aligners x Carestream Dental UK

June 20, 2025

Join Dan in conversation with Ed Bracher “How to use the Carestream Dental intraoral scanning solutions as part of the Active Aligners workflow for clear aligner treatment” An exploration of how the use of a 3D digital intraoral scanner can enhance the Active Aligners workflow. Join Dr Dan Shaffer and Ed Bracher for a symposium…

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The Future of Dentistry is Tech-Driven

The Future of Dentistry is Tech-Driven

June 20, 2025

The Future of Dentistry is Tech-Driven “Providing patients with cutting-edge dental treatment” Posted on 20 October 2019 The current digital revolution is changing every aspect of our reality and dentistry is no different. Dentistry is advancing for the better of patient needs and you might be a little overwhelmed to see the tech-empowered options available for…

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Braces vs Clear Aligners – Active Aligners

June 20, 2025

Braces vs Clear Aligners – Active Aligners Modern Orthodontics Becoming Accessible Posted on 6 January 2020 Until now, not much has changed in orthodontics over the past few decades. Thanks to technology and the advent of both 3D scanning and printing, things are changing fast. These two technologies are breaking down cost barriers and creating…

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SDI Lunaflow Flowable Composite For Attachments

June 18, 2025

Why SDI Lunaflow Flowable Composite is the Ideal Choice for Composite Attachments in Active Aligner Treatments As clear aligner treatments continue to grow in popularity, dentists are always seeking the best materials and techniques to enhance the treatment experience for both themselves and their patients. One crucial aspect of aligner therapy is the placement of…

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Unlocking the smile revolution

September 21, 2023

Unlocking the Smile Revolution: Why Now Is the Ideal Time to Offer Active Aligners in Your Dental Practice by Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw (Clinical Director, Active Aligners UK) As a dentist in the United Kingdom, you are undoubtedly aware of the ever-evolving landscape of orthodontic treatments. Traditional braces have been the go-to solution…

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IPR for the GDP

May 22, 2023

Join Dan & Wayne in conversation with Dr Sunil Hirani Interproximal reduction for GDPs IPR for the GDP from Zigzogaloo Productions on Vimeo. Dan and Wayne will discuss how managing inter proximal reduction (IPR) can deliver successful clear aligner treatments within your dental practice. Delegates will gain an understanding of treatment planning and a step-by-step…

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