Month: May 2011
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NHS dentistry ‘improved at expense of quality’
New findings in a dental survey show that access to NHS dentistry has improved at the expense of quality. More than…
Dentistry
Public want tooth whitening by dentists only
An independent poll on tooth whitening reveals for the first time ever in the UK the public’s attitudes to tooth…
Oral health
Clinical periodontology research grant up for grabs
The Alpha Omega Charitable Trust has created a memorial prize in honour of the late Dr John Zamet, the founding…
Oral health
Community dentist assumes presidency of BDA
Dr Janet Clarke, clinical director of Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Community Dental Service (CDS) and Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Birmingham…
Dentistry
Synapse-free dentistry
Once upon a time, long before evidence-based dentistry, there was synapse-based dentistry. Some of you may remember it. A few…
Dentistry
Clinical periodontology research grant up for grabs
The Alpha Omega Charitable Trust has created a memorial prize in honour of the late Dr John Zamet, the founding…
Dentistry
Secondhand dental equipment for practice profit
Few principals would argue with the premise that increasing levels of business bureaucracy, as well as ever more stringent clinical…
Dentistry
Dentistry Award winner: Visage Lifestyle Clinic
Creating a business built for success is no mean feat, but it’s fair to say that behind the scenes at…
Dentistry
Public want tooth whitening by dentists only
An independent poll on tooth whitening reveals for the first time ever in the UK the public’s attitudes to tooth…
Dentistry
Gum disease linked to anaemia
A new study suggests that severe gum disease (chronic periodontitis) may cause a reduction in red blood cells and haemoglobin…
Oral health
Dublin Dental University Hospital appoints new CEO
Dentistry
Dentist pens a patient’s guide to dentistry
A dentist has published a guide for patients to find the best-suited dentist for them. UK dentist and dental technician…
Dentistry
Gum disease linked to anaemia
A new study suggests that severe gum disease (chronic periodontitis) may cause a reduction in red blood cells and haemoglobin…
Dentistry
Dr Paulo Malo tops world-class dental conference
The annual Nobel Biocare UK Symposium is a world-class dental conference that attracts delegates from far and wide to an…
Dentistry
Dentist couple get trekking for charity
Two dentists plan to swop life at their busy London practice to climb the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.…
Dentistry
A smile tops ‘physical attraction’ poll
A smile has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to attraction between men and…
Dentistry
Dentists in plea for rare oil painting
The BDA’s museum has its sights set on a rare oil painting as its next major acquisition. The Dentist, painted…
Dentistry
Cork professors receive international recognition
Dentistry
Carry on doctor!
An overwhelming 89% of readers who voted in our ‘call me doctor’ poll think it is appropriate for dentists to…
Dentistry