Dental Blog
Welcome to the Henry Schein Dental blog, keeping you up-to-date with the latest dental industry news, guides, product recommendations and best practice.
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Guide To The Endodontic Workflow
Is your endodontic offering well rounded and reliable? This step-by-step view of the endodontic workflow can help you achieve the best outcomes possible.
The Restoration Workflow
Discover Henry Schein solution for a seamless restorative workflow, enabling you to complete strong and long-lasting dental restorations every time.
Mastering Dental Handpieces
Discover our comprehensive guide to dental handpieces, with clear explanations and product recommendations, ensuring you get the handpiece you need.
Prioritising Patient Safety
How sure are you that your dental practice is as hygienic as it can be? How long is it taking you to make sure everything is hygienic?
ISO 14001 Certification
Henry Schein Achieves ISO14001 Certification for an environmental management system
Dental Curing Lights
With the demand for resin composite restorations growing, you need a dental curing light you can rely on. But how do you know which curing light is best?
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Cut Costs In Your Practice
Discover how to keep the cost of running a dental practice down, without compromising the quality care you provide.
Aiding Oral Health Equity
Explore how dentists can improve public oral health this World Oral Health Day, with tips for preventive care, community outreach, and vulnerable children.
Dental Care For Refugees
At Henry Schein, we’re supporting Asylum Link Merseyside and Dentaid to bring urgent dental care to refugees in Liverpool.
Dental Education at Newcastle
Henry Schein worked with Newcastle University to support dental education through the installation of 99 KaVo DSE Expert Phantom Head Simulation Units.
Finding the Right K-Files
HS Maxima K-Files are designed with the modern endodontist in mind, ensuring both performance and comfort.
Precision in Every Procedure
When applying materials to teeth, having the right tools can make all the difference. HS Micro Applicators offer the perfect solution.
The Etch Gel That Stays Put
Discover an etch gel with perfect viscosity for precise, mess-free application. Achieve stronger dental bonds with easy placement and vibrant visibility.
Stay Ahead In Orthodontics
Orthodontics has come a long way from the days of bulky metal braces and plaster impressions – but has your practice?
Trends in Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is key to every dental practice. Here’s a look at five key trends that will shape the future of cosmetic dentistry in the coming years.
HS Aligner Seaters
Enhance Clear Aligner Success
Smilers
Smilers is an orthodontic aligner system that not only delivers exceptional results but also prioritises environmental responsibility.
AI in Dentistry
Discover how AI is changing dentistry, the risks of inaction, and actionable tips to keep your practice ahead of the curve.
Focus Products: Belmont chairs
The innovative Eurus line is crafted to enhance control, convenience, and hygiene. Find out more about the benefits of Belmont dental chairs.
Effective Air Polishing Powders
Your patients deserve an air polishing powder solution that effectively removes plaque and discolouration while safeguarding enamel and soft tissues.
New Year, New Recruitment
At Henry Schein Dental Recruitment, we want to help professionals find their perfect role, and that’s why we’ve introduced our Refer a Friend scheme.
Ensure Safe, Accurate X-Rays
When taking X-rays in a dental practice, infection control and visibility are key factors: that's why you need barrier envelopes you can rely on.
Why Shop With Henry Schein?
At Henry Schein, we understand that your dental practice requires more than just products, it demands a holistic solution that sees your whole business.
Efficient, durable restorations
Restorative dentistry: reinforce weakened teeth and achieve seamless aesthetics with ease. Discover simpler workflows!
Focus Product: Acteon Prime 2
Let’s explore some of the deeper reasons why investing in CBCT is not just advantageous but necessary for practices looking to stay ahead.
Achieve the Perfect Fit
If you’ve ever found yourself grappling with aligner attachments that just won’t stay in place, you’re not alone, and thankfully, VOCO has a solution.
Join The Henry Schein Forest
To support the environment, Henry Schein has partnered with EverTreen to plant trees and support reforestation around the world.
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Polishing Discs
Achieve a natural, high-gloss finish with ease using 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Polishing Discs from Solventum, even in hard-to-reach areas.
Impregum™: Complex Restorations
Tackle complex restorations and challenging environments with 3M™ Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material from Solventum.
Natural and durable ceramics
Discover a dental restorative ceramic that offers durability and natural aesthetics with GC’s Initial LiSi Press lithium disilicate glass ceramic.
The key to simple cementation
Enhance your dental practice with a resin cement that ensures strong, long-lasting bonds with G-CEM ONE, the universal self-adhesive resin cement.
VOCO Perfect Protect
Address sensitivity in whitening patients and increase comfort and satisfaction with VOCO Perfect Protect, the at-home desensitising solution.
2024 Dental Industry Awards
Henry Schein has been shortlisted for Servicing and Repair Company of the Year at the 2024 Dental Industry Awards.
Dental Restorations Challenges
Conquer common challenges in restorative dentistry, such as time-consuming impression procedures, moisture-related errors, and fine-tuning restorations.
The Challenges Of Cementation
Conquer cementation challenges with FujiCEM Evolve and G-CEM ONE, designed to tackle moisture sensitivity, technique sensitivity, and post-op sensitivity.
Opalescence Teeth Whitening
Opalescence teeth whitening systems, from Ultradent, have a long-standing reputation for quality and are distributed by Optident.
Marketing For Dentists
Marketing for dentists is often a sticking point for many dental practices. An innovative marketing platform can help dental practices grow.
Go For Gold With Opalescence
Opalescence is the most asked for tooth whitening brand by dentists worldwide. Read the ten facts that built a reputation for the best global whitening system.
WDB Wear Times
With tooth whitening, every patient is different. Offer your patients options to suit a range of lifestyles with the White Dental Beauty range.
Simplifying Cementation
Simplify cementation in your dental practice with the right products. Learn how to streamline your workflow, reduce inventory, and improve results.
Luting & Cementation Challenges
Luting agents and dental cements are a vital part of dentistry; you need a solution you can trust. But what can make luting and cementing such a challenge?
Consolidating Orders
Consolidating orders can make a big impact on your dental practice's sustainability. Reduce carbon footprint, save costs, and streamline operations.
BlueKit Medical
Specialists in Sterile, Single Use Day Surgery Kits and Surgical Instruments.
Tackle Endodontics Confidently
Enhance your endodontic practice with EdgeEndo's versatile tools, including the new Utopia range, for tackling challenging cases with confidence.
Whitening Shop
With just two whitening ranges, Opalescence and White Dental Beauty, you can be flexible in how you offer whitening to patients.
Patient Centred Dentistry
Explore how GC’s Tooth Mousse, EQUIA Forte HT, and Fuji II LC can enhance preventative and restorative dentistry for patients with differing needs.
Cementation with G-CEM One
Discover G-CEM ONE, a universal, self-adhesive dental cement with high bond strength and dual-curing, designed for minimal isolation and fewer steps.
Simplified Whitening
At our Whitening Shop, we've carefully curated a range of whitening solutions to help you choose the best possible products for your unique patient-base.
Henry Schein An Ethical Company
Ethisphere names Henry Schein as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year
Rooting Out Emissions
Dental practice’s produce carbon emissions and contribute to deforestation: what changes can you make to achieve sustainable dentistry?
Reduce Dental Carbon Footprint
From chemical disposal to water waste management to overuse, many aspects of dentistry directly impact the health of our water bodies.
Ulticlean 500L Air Polisher
The Ulticlean 500L air polisher cleans with precision, polishes to exceptional smoothness, and reduces plaque and stain adhesion.
Holiday Cheer For Children
Henry Schein UK joins in the 25 years celebration of the Company’s “Holiday Cheer for Children” programme
Putting People At The Heart
If you want your CSR initiatives to succeed, putting your team at the heart is vital. When all of your staff work together, it is much easier to achieve.
Get Involved In Your Community
A dental practice is an intrinsic part of the local community. You look after the oral health of people in your community
Employee Volunteer Days
At Henry Schein, we believe that helping the communities in which we work is not just a responsibility, but a core value.
Give Kids A Smile
Henry Schein is proud to bring the Give Kids A Smile program to the UK. The initiative is dedicated to providing underserved children with dental care.
Helping You Go Green
Discover how your dental practice can become more environmentally friendly, and what Henry Schein is doing too.
Henry Schein Apprentice Scheme
At Henry Schein we firmly believe that apprenticeships provide an unparalleled pathway for learning and development.
Reducing Dental Carbon Footprint
By taking active steps to reduce the carbon footprint of your dental practice, you can make a positive impact and help your local community.
Reduce Downtime In Your Practice
Have you thought about ways to reduce your downtime in your dental practice? See how we can help you today!
Empowering Communities
At Henry Schein we believe in giving back, and we are excited to share the great work being done by our team and the positive impact we are making.
HS Back To School Programme
Henry Schein UK participates and provides underserved children with backpacks, school supplies, and more back-to-school essentials.
Community Engagement
Discover the power of community engagement for dentists. Community can enhance reputation, increase patient loyalty, and provide a competitive advantage.
Good Oral health with Acclean
Ensuring a comprehensive approach to oral health is a must. Are your patients aware of the far-reaching impacts oral habits have on their overall health?
Mastering Dental Handpieces
Discover our comprehensive guide to dental handpieces, with clear explanations and product recommendations, ensuring you get the handpiece you need.
Dental Aesthetics Made Easy
Discover Admira Fusion 5 from VOCO, the universal nano-hybrid ORMOCER restorative material with a system that takes the guesswork out of shade selection.
Plastic Packaging Tax
The introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is set to reshape the way dental practices operate.
Empowering Team Schein
At Henry Schein we are committed to leaving the world a better place. To do this we believe in empowering our team to make a positive impact.
Dental Retraction
For a dental retraction solution that works, try OptraGate from Ivoclar, designed for efficiency, moisture control, visibility, and comfort.
Inspiration Henry Schein Dental
At Henry Schein we take care of everything dental to help our customers provide excellent care to their patients.
Team Schein: Making A Difference
At Henry Schein, our TSMs are making a positive impact inside and outside the office. Find out how our team has been making a difference in the community.
Peak Universal Bond
Discover the key factors that define an outstanding bonding agent and reveal why Peak Universal Bondª from Ultradent ticks all the boxes.
Three Areas To Reduce Waste
In dentistry, waste accumulates in three categories: normal waste, medical waste, and energy waste. Minimise your environmental impact with these tips.
Celebrating Diversity Highlights
To celebrate Pride Month, Henry Schein went the extra mile to make sure it's LGBTQ+ TSMs feel able to grow in their own community.
Commitment To Community
Discover some of Henry Schein's best CSR, charity, and community initiatives from the year so far, doing our part to make the world a better place.
Refugee Outreach Programme 2023
Henry Schein Dental joined forces for two days with Dentaid and Asylum Link Merseyside to help up to twenty refugees in Liverpool with their oral health.
Tackling Plastics In Dentistry
The theme of World Environment Day 2023 is Solutions to Plastic Pollution. Have you thought about how you can reduce plastic in your dental practice?
Henry Schein's Waste Reduction
Why does excessive packaging happen, and what is Henry Schein doing to increase the sustainability of packaging?
Advancing Health Equity
Henry Schein has placed on Fortune Magazine's 'Change the World' list for outstanding work in advancing health equity for individuals with disabilities.
The Restoration Workflow
Discover Henry Schein solution for a seamless restorative workflow, enabling you to complete strong and long-lasting dental restorations every time.
Dental Curing Lights
With the demand for resin composite restorations growing, you need a dental curing light you can rely on. But how do you know which curing light is best?
5 Tips For Sustainable Dentistry
Discover five top tips for sustainable dentistry with Practice Green, a Henry Schein initiative to help dental practices become more eco-friendly.
Sustainability & Practice Green
Helping dental professionals to practice sustainable dentistry while continuing to provide high-quality patient care.
Ethisphere Ethical Companies
Recognition honours companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.
Stay Warm This Winter Season
Henry Schein helps local underserved individuals stay warm this winter season
BioHorizons Charity Hustle
BioHorizons Camlog helps collect more than £10,000 worth of items for Naomi House & Jacksplace to support children and young adults in hospice.
Cycling For Children In Need
Paddy from Henry Schein Ireland helps raise money for Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Back To School Programme
Henry Schein UK participates in 'Back to School' programme to help children in need return to the classroom
Tackling Hygiene Poverty
Henry Schein Dental and Henry Schein Medical UK have teamed up with The Hygiene Bank, a nationwide organisation that provides people in need with hygiene products across the UK, to help tackle hygiene poverty.
Your Practice More Sustainable
Explore eco-friendly ideas for a greener dental practice with Henry Schein. Learn sustainable practices to make a positive impact on the environment.
Go For Sustainable Suppliers
Discover the benefits of sustainable partnerships with Henry Schein. Learn how to collaborate with suppliers for a greener and more responsible dental practice.
ISO 14001 Certification
Henry Schein Achieves ISO14001 Certification for an environmental management system
Dental Wellness Programme
Henry Schein Announces its Support For 2022 Dental Wellness Trust Programmes
Forward2Employment
Henry Schein supports the open evenings for Forward2Employment.
Dental Care To Vulnerable People
Henry Schein have helped vulnerable people in Broadstairs receive vital dental care by supporting Dentaid’s charity dental unit
Fundraising Ride For MIBREAST
Jackie Cooper riding from London to Paris Fundraising for MIBREAST
The Ideal Waiting Room
How patient-friendly is your waiting room? When it comes to attracting and retaining patients, your waiting room is key. Learn more with our top tips!
Tips To Market Whitening
Do your patients long for a whiter smile? Provide an education & learn how to easily market whitening in your practice with our 5 easy tips!
Dos and Don'ts of Whitening
Keep your patients safe and adhere to the latest EU regulations for dentistry, with the dos and don'ts of tooth whitening.
