The Probe Dental Podcast

Dean Hallows, Managing Director of Dental Directory, joins us to discuss the rebirth of the UK's largest full service dental supplier.

Dean talks about the logistical and operational strengths of Dental Directory, as well as key trends or challenges within the dental and facial aesthetics supply chain, in an interview not to be missed.

For more information, visit https://www.ddgroup.com/

Brian Southward and Mark Aichroth introduce us to Denovo Dental Partners, explaining the shared ownership model that it offers to practice owners and how it differs from a traditional outright sale to a corporate group or DSO.

For more information, visit https://www.denovo.partners/

Award-winning dental hygienist and dental therapist,Cat Edney reveals what she loves about the Varios Combi Pro2 in a new video brought to you by NSK and Smile.

Cat was one of the first clinicians in the UK to get herhands on NSK’s new Varios Combi Pro2, combining ultrasonic and powder therapy along with a host of new features and upgrades from the previous version. And she’s more than impressed.

Cat talks viewers through the new unit, showing its sleeknew design and all-in-one smart display panel, this concise and informative video takes viewers on a step-by-step guide to everything she loves about the new standout features of the Varios Combi Pro2.

Highlights include:

• The new titanium ultrasonic handpiece, which, as Cat explains is 30% lighter than its predecessor and ergonomically designed to be beautifully balanced and comfortable in the clinician’s hand. With the option to change power settings using the new wireless foot control, the ultrasonic handpiece also has a feedback function whereby power is automatically adjusted depending on the tooth surface.  
• Unlike its predecessor, Cat explains how both the ultrasonic and powder handpieces can now use heated water to provide exceptional comfort to patients throughout the appointment. The heated water can easily be switched on or off according to the patient’s preference.    
• When it comes to powder therapy, Cat demonstrates how the Varios Combi Pro2 gives clinicians the option to use both supra and sub-gingival powders, which are contained completely within individual interchangeable powder chambers, reducing concerns when it comes to maintenance or worries about blockages.  
• Cat introduces the “very exciting” Jet Nozzle for perio powder handpiece, which narrows the beam of the spray to remove staining or thick biofilm on roots or restorations without the need for stronger powders.
• A look at the wireless multi-function foot control, which as well as doing away with the worry of trailing wires in the surgery, has the option to increase and decrease the power settings for both ultrasonic and powdertherapy. Plus, on the ultrasonic it gives the option to switch between general, endo and perio modes.

Multifunctionality

What Cat really loves about the Varios Combi Pro2 is its multifunctionality that gives clinicians the ability to choose the power settings to suit the patient that presents without any compromise.

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Built with meticulous attention to detail, the Varios Combi Pro2 provides the professional care and innovation expected from NSK, so as hygienists and therapists you can provide smooth, streamlined care - from prevention to treatment - for every patient, every time. 

The Varios Combi Pro2 is now available in the UK &Ireland. For further details contact your local NSK Product Specialist or find out more.

Adrian Thorp, Clinical Director at Community Dental Service CIC, joins us to discuss the newly opened CDS Learning Academy.

In addition to describing the new Training Centre's opening, the technology included, and how dental professionals can hire the space, Adrian also discusses the work CDS does as a social enterprise and 100% employee-owned community interest company.

For more information, visit: https://www.communitydentalservices.co.uk/learning-academy-2/

Every six months, Dental Elite releases an update as to what the market for the goodwill of dental practices is doing. The full version, released in May, also includes Benchmarking Data from the previous year.

In this interview, Dental Elite Director, Luke Moore, discusses the 2025 edition and what its findings mean, including how a high percentage of transactions were completed by independent buyers, mixed practices continue to achieve the highest average multiples, and the average practice price is approaching £1.3 million.

Download the latest Dental Elite Goodwill Report at https://dentalelite.co.uk/goodwill-report/

With just a week to go until the 2025 Dental Award winners are revealed (Thursday 22nd May at Midday at the-probe.co.uk), we caught up with the 2024 Dentist of the Year, Rachel Derby, to discuss her journey into dentistry, the family culture and patient journey at her practice Chapel Dental, and her term as President of the British Association of Private Dentistry.Find out more about the BAPD at https://bapd.org.uk/

Christie & Co's Head of Dental, Joel Mannix, joins us once again to explore the specialist business property advisor's annual Business Outlook report, including a shift towards independent buyers and what spurred a rise in practices coming to the market in 2024 of 18%.View the 2025 Business Outlook report at https://www.christie.com/news-resources/business-outlook-2025/For more information on Christie & Co's services, visit https://www.christie.com/sectors/dental-practices/

Christie & Co's Head of Dental, Joel Mannix, joins us to discuss the specialist business property advisor's 2024 Dental Market Review, which provided added emphasis on the sentiments of the dental profession. Read the report here: https://www.christie.com/dental-market-review-2024/

Specialist prosthodontist, Dr Akit Patel believes that glass hybrids have a place in every restorative toolbox, especially to replace amalgam in compromised cases, and in root caries treatment. 

Akit practises at Perlan Specialist Dental Centre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, where the patient demographic is characterised by a high proportion of older patients, who pose a specific set of challenges – ones which are set to become more and more prevalent in dental practices across the country as our population ages.

Root caries are increasingly becoming one of the most significant clinical challenges faced by those treating older people and every dental practice will need to be ready to meet this challenge.

GC’s Back to your roots! campaign raises awareness about the treatment and prevention of root caries in the older population and offers a range of minimally invasive treatment solutions that place emphasis on prevention and manageable treatment.

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For further information on GC’s full range of restorative products contact GC UK on 01908 218999, email info.uk@gc.dental or visit gc.dental/europe/en-GB