Affiliation:
1. General Dental Practitioner, Bourne End Dental, Buckinghamshire, UK
Abstract
The face of dentistry is in constant flux. The totality of factors that occur under the umbrella of dentistry worldwide is a fast moving target and as such, can sometimes be challenging. In honour of Dental Update's golden anniversary, the purpose of this article is to reflect on current innovations and take a look at where the profession is heading in terms of development and technology that promises to add to patient care and quality of outcomes. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Knowledge of innovations in dental techniques and materials is essential for good clinical practice.