Clinical Blog

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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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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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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AI in Dentistry

May 3, 2023

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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Take a good impression

February 24, 2023

“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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IPR made easy

January 14, 2023

IPR Made Simple for the GDP: Risks, Benefits & Top Tips What is IPR and Why Does it Matter? Interproximal Reduction (IPR) is a common and often necessary technique in modern orthodontics, especially with clear aligners. For the general dental practitioner (GDP), understanding when, how, and why to use IPR – and how to avoid…

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