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A dental nurse has been erased from the GDC register with immediate effect after police found her in possession of an indecent photo of a child. Bahareh Zahiri-Dastjerdi was removed from the register after the GDC argued that there was ‘actual harm and a risk of harm to others’ as a result of her actions.…
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Why should you visit International Dentistry Show (IDS)? asks Kavo’s Sarah Tipping. The International Dentistry Show (IDS) is the world’s foremost dental exhibition. But you probably know that already. With a typical footfall of 150,000+ dental professionals from every region of the globe and more than 2,000 international companies exhibiting, it’s a show that takes…
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Your first steps to going digital are now made easier with Edent in association with Upcera. Edent Laboratory Ltd is the first complete digital workflow centre in the UK to use only Upcera’s machinery, products and technology. Offering dental practices and laboratories an educational hub, whereby they can take the first steps to going digital…
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This National Children’s Dental Health Month, we hear from a number of dental professionals who share their top tips and advice when it comes to treating children in the surgery. Dr Alexanne Hood I would be mindful of how easy it is to pass a fear of the dentist onto your kids. Try to have…
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Dr Asif Chatoo explains what he looks for when searching for a new dental chair and why trust and integrity are crucial in the buying process. When there is a plethora of companies advertising dental equipment, it is not easy to know where to go and who to trust. Years ago, I had a problem…
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Exocad is now offering software training for labs and clinics – and customers can book training sessions with Exocad staff via the webshop. Exocad, an Align Technology company, is a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider. It has now announced that licencees can book individual training sessions with Exocad’s technical help desk staff. Customers can select…
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The Acteon UK training facility is located just off the A1 at Eaton Socon near St Neots. The large space offers both lecture and hands on opportunities as well as a mock up surgery area for demonstrations. The training space can comfortably accommodate 20 people for lecture and hands on training using a combination…
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Four in 10 dentists and doctors are likely to quit the NHS due to ‘intolerable’ pressures in the next five years. In addition, more than eight in 10 (86%) dental professionals say that workplace pressures have increased in the past two to three years. This is according to a new Dental Defence Union (DDU) survey.…
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Nigel Jones explains why there is still a long way to go before NHS dentistry improves. In the recent House of Lords NHS dental contract debate, Baron Markham, Under Secretary of State for the Department of Health and Social Security, declared himself ‘under no illusions as to what needs to be done, and we are…
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After the tremendous success of the launch of year one, The Kana Dental Academy is proud to announce that year two kicks off in March 2023. See below for our list of speakers and course topics. All courses are hands-on. Bringing the best aesthetic and restorative training to Milton Keynes. ‘The Kana Dental Academy has…
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What are the main reasons why people quit their jobs? Of course, better pay and benefits are considered to be the main motivators. But research carried out by the CIPD (the UK’s professional body for human resources and people development) shows that job satisfaction and work/life balance are also strong factors. In last year’s CIPD…
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The new year has begun and we are gearing up again for the Edudent periodontal and implant masterclass. The two-day (14 hours CPD) event is aimed at dental hygienists and dental therapists and designed to provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills to approach these often difficult clinical scenarios. Peri-implant diseases are an emerging issue…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… What is the profession saying about ‘harmful’ aligners? The dangers of direct-to-consumer aligners have been flooding social media this past week, with many warning of the significant dangers of going ahead with treatment. We spoke to three dentists who discussed…
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Sugar tax in the UK prevents more than 5,000 cases of obesity among year six girls, according to new research. Health leaders at the University of Cambridge looked at the impact of the sugar tax and its impact on tackling childhood obesity. Also known as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, it was introduced in 2018…
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As we enter a new year, many use it as an opportunity to start afresh and get on top of last year’s backlog of compliance tasks. That’s easier said than done and as soon as hectic practice life begins again, compliance can fall to the bottom of your to-do list. So, is there a way…
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In 2023, Avant Garde is bringing The Same Day Smile tour to stadiums, luxury hotels, and clinics across the UK. There are four courses available that will teach you how to deliver our predictable, quality controlled 100% digital smile makeovers – bringing a new level of accessibility and scalability for all. Don’t miss out on…
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Supervised toothbrushing in schools has been put forward as part of a package to improve early years’ oral health. Under the new plans, children aged two to eight across Essex and Suffolk will have access to supervised brushing in early years and school settings. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board – which…
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Paul Harris explains how he and Crown Dental Burs are transforming the profession to improve the work of dentists, technicians and dental nurses. How did you get into dentistry? I started my sales career working in the giftware industry. My sales manager left the giftware company and joined an oral hygiene supplier –shortly after he…
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A new year is always a great opportunity to take a look back on what has happened and make plans and projections for the year ahead. Business planning is important at any time of year, but with the inevitable impact of the cost of living on patients’ disposable income, ensuring they are getting the most…
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