BRISTOL, England, August 25 — Bupa Dental Care has partnered with Swiss healthcare company vVARDIS – a specialist in the dental med-tech sector – to introduce Curodont® Repair across its UK practices, giving clinicians a drill-free option to treat the early stages of tooth decay.
Designed to help patients save their natural tooth structure, the innovative treatment is clinically proven to stop and reverse early tooth decay without the need for a drill, helping clinicians intervene earlier and closing a treatment gap between prevention and invasive restorations.
Supporting prevention and positive dental experiences at any age
The introduction of this new treatment reflects Bupa Dental Care’s commitment to early intervention and preventive care and creates positive experiences for patients, particularly those who may feel anxious about dental treatment.
Dental anxiety can affect all ages, with more than half1 (53%) reporting fear of visiting the dentist and 76%2 of the UK having delayed or avoided dental appointments as a result. The fear can start early, with one in eight children under 10 (13%) saying they feel anxious about visiting the dentist, while those who are nervous, the biggest concerns are the feel of dental equipment (52%) and loud noises (46%).
Despite being largely preventable, tooth decay remains the world’s most common disease, with around 2.5 billion people living with untreated cavities each year3. In England, it is also one of the leading causes of hospital admissions among young children4, yet research shows that when caught early, more than 90% of tooth decay in children and adolescents can be stabilised or improved. Early intervention matters for oral health and overall wellbeing, as poor oral health has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Neil Sikka, Director of Dentistry, Bupa Dental Care, said: “We know that positive early experiences of dental treatment can shape how people feel about dental care throughout their lives, and early intervention is critical for good oral health and wider wellbeing.
“By introducing Curodont® Repair for our patients and dental insurance customers, we’re giving clinicians more options to treat early tooth decay before a filling is needed, helping preserve healthy tooth structure while providing greater choice for patients. Treatments like this can help people feel more at ease in the dental chair and support better oral health habits over the long term.”
Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi, co-CEOs and co-Founders of vVARDIS, said: “We’re delighted to see Bupa Dental Care making Curodont® Repair available for clinicians across its practices. Our aim is to change the way tooth decay is managed by helping dental professionals treat it non-invasively, preserving their natural teeth and helping them feel more confident about going to the dentist.”