Dental Hygienist or Hygiene Therapist– Maternity Cover + 1 day p/w in fully private practice About Us one80 Dental is a fully private, independently owned, and well-established dental practice based in Sheffield. Our Practice brings together an excellent team of dental professionals and a diverse group of specialists, who are passionate about dentistry and enthusiastic…
With Hallow’een and Bonfire Night, it’s a scary time of the year but when it comes to your teeth, what kind of things should you really be scared of? Sugar Because sugar is a high-energy food, when it combines with bacteria in the mouth, high levels of acid are released which can damage your tooth…
A quick word word regarding our inaugural study club series. So far we have had three study club meetings which have covered a broad range of clinical and some not so clinical topics. Johnathan Hoare led an interesting discussion on when it is appropriate to refer a tooth for root treatment, and this was explored…
We are delighted that well known Sheffield Consultant Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeon Keith Smith has joined one80dental following his retirement from the University. Keith will be no stranger to many of you – not least because he has taught a high percentage of dentists in Sheffield! He was first appointed as Senior Lecturer and Consultant…
Having an impression taken is an experience that most dental patients do not enjoy – and for some, who literally gag during the process, it can be a real nightmare. Not any more at one80dental, because we have just invested in the latest digital scanning technology. Patients can now benefit from the award-winning TRIOS intraoral…
The ability of a wound to heal quickly is obviously important; but you may not appreciate that wound healing is a critical part of all our surgery here at one80dental. Of course there are surgical incisions that heal quickly in the right circumstances, but most of the healing we deal with is different. When a…
Mark Barber, Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, has joined the growing team of specialists at one80dental. Mark is a Senior Clinical Teacher and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Sheffield’s School of Clinical Dentistry and is a registered Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Periodontology. After undertaking a range of junior hospital…
As dentists we are often needing to acquire a physical copy of the dentition and surrounding soft tissues, and currently the quickest and easiest way to do this is by taking an impression. Whilst this may not be our most favourite pastime, it is usually something the patient struggles with more than we do. Our…
Gum disease affects more than half of all adults in the UK at any one time – and every adult is expected to experience it at least once. With this in mind, it’s worth knowing both how to spot the signs and how to prevent them appearing in the first place. Here, we outline the…
Interdental brushes offer an alternative to dental floss and similar benefits to it. Incorporating them into your oral hygiene routine can be a great way of keeping your teeth and gums healthy and preventing future problems. Who should use them? Interdental brushes should be used by those who need to clean between their teeth effectively.…