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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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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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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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: 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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AI and machine learning will not put health professionals out of business; rather, they will make it possible for health professionals to do their jobs better and leave time for the human–human interactions that make Dentistry the rewarding profession we all value₁. There is virtually no area in medicine and care delivery that is not…
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“The results of any case are based on a good quality, correctly executed impression or an accurate digital intraoral scan.“ I always try to picture the poor technician having to make an excellent quality product using an impression with defects, voids or under-extensions. I used to phone him up and plead with him to ‘make…
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Join Dr Dan Shaffer (Clinical Director, Active Aligners UK) composite attachments made easy: Placement method Flexible vs. rigid templates Regular vs. flowable composite Removing attachments Problem solving Clinical Mentorship Programme “Change your patients’ lives and practice revenue profiles for the better.” Clear aligners are often considered straightforward for patients to use and Dentists to deliver.…
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Join Dr Dan Shaffer (Clinical Director, Active AlignersUK) IPR made easy What is IPR? Risk management How to perform IPR IPR Top Tips Clinical Mentorship Programme “Change your patients’ lives and practice revenue profiles for the better.” Clear aligners are often considered straightforward for patients to use and Dentists to deliver. However, getting started in…
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Insights from the Active Aligners clinical support team What makes us different? Active Aligners is set up for dentists, by dentists and offers a more bespoke aligner experience. We pride ourselves on delivering a high level of support and personal customer service, encouraging dentists to engage directly with us when the need arises. Active Aligners…
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