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New Zealand has passed legislation that will gradually phase in a tobacco ban from next year. The law, which was passed by parliament on Tuesday, means that anyone born after 2008 will never be able to buy tobacco products. As a result, this means the number of people able to buy tobacco will decrease each…
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Christmas is coming – and with it all the festive sweets, wine and treats so many of us enjoy. Regular brushing with Biomin F will protect your teeth from sugary attack and keep them looking strong and white right through the party season. It will soon be Christmas, and as the party season gets underway…
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Real Good Dental (RGD) is celebrating being shortlisted for two Dental Industry Awards – ‘Outstanding Business of the year (more than 25 employees)’ and ‘Best Dental Practice Corporate Group’. RGD has experienced incredible growth over the last year, having added 14 sites in Scotland and 18 sites in England (from 52 to 84) and recorded…
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Today, the Bank of England increased its base rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.5% – the highest rate the UK has seen in 14 years. It rose to 3.5% from 3%, marking the ninth consecutive increase. This comes as inflation is increasing at the fastest rate seen in 40 years, sparking a cost of…
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A scheme that delivers free dental care to women who have suffered domestic abuse is helping them get their lives back on track. Dentist Elizabeth Murphy is clinical lead for the Plymouth-based scheme that helps victims of domestic violence. The initiative is designed to address cases of dental trauma, injury and poor oral health that…
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We’re back with another episode of the Dentistry Podcast – today, we chat to Nina Shaffie about all things orthodontics. Working in partnership with Dentsply Sirona and Sure Smile, we hear from multiple award-winning specialist orthodontist, Nina Shaffie. From her path into dentistry and her clear aligner journey, to the advice she would give to…
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The final instalment is a series of articles focused on biofilm – this article investigates the latest evidence in relation to disrupting plaque bacteria. Almost half of the population suffers from periodontitis, and at-home daily dental plaque control between dental visits is key to maintaining oral health. Gingivitis and periodontitis are a continuum of the…
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Chapped and sore hands are a common occurrence in dentistry. Anna Middleton considers why finding the right gloves is important – both for your health and in clinic. The hands of dental professionals undergo daily wear and tear and this comes with occupation-related risk to skin health as well physical fatigue. But, much like the…
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Dental staff were not at an increased risk of Covid-19 during the pandemic, according to new Harvard research. During the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices were perceived as environments at ‘higher risk’ of coronavirus transmission. But according to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), clinical dental activities did not increase the…
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Employees are to get the right to request flexible working as soon as they begin a job under new government laws. Last week, the government said it would introduce laws giving employees the right to request flexible arrangements from the moment they begin a new role. It said around 1.5 million low-paid workers – including…
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Why Komet instruments are perfect for efficient interproximal enamel reduction. Some call it interproximal enamel reduction (IPR), others somewhat less elegantly slenderising or even stripping, which is in fact slightly misleading. What is meant, however, is always the same: the removal of minor quantities of tooth enamel from mesial and distal surfaces. Interproximal enamel reduction has…
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Morna Beattie, specialist dental financial adviser for Wesleyan Financial Services, shares her top financial planning areas to address to get you off to a great start next year. As we wind down, ready to celebrate Christmas and a happy Hogmanay, it can be a good time to reflect upon the financially challenging year dentists have…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… New parliamentary inquiry could save NHS dentistry Is there hope to save NHS dentistry? Parliament has launched a new inquiry into its current state, with the BDA saying it ‘may represent a last best hope to save the service’. This…
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Sustainability has become a hot topic over recent years. Practice Plan’s head of sales, Zoe Close, spoke to Wesleyan’s group sustainability manager, Dan Gamson, to find out more. Thanks for taking the time to chat about sustainability. What do we mean by sustainability? Why do we need to think about it? I think, even in…
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The number of UK people smoking cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level on record – more people use e-cigarettes, according to new stats. Data shows that around 13.3% of people aged 18 or over smoked cigarettes in 2021. This is down from 14.0% in 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics. However 7.7%…
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Clyde Munro Dental Group has invested £1 million plus to launch an advanced dentistry and clinical skills centre in Scotland. Clyde Munros’ investment is in partnership with multi-national Dentsply Sirona, global manufacturer of dental equipment and consumables. The high-tech training academy will be based in Perth. This follows the full remodelling of a three-storey B-Listed…
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The second in a series of articles focusing on plaque biofilm, this instalment explores the issue of symbiosis and dysbiosis, as well as considering any association between oral and systemic health. Brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Ltd, the makers of Listerine. Plaque bacteria are considered a major cause of periodontal disease. It has…
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Catherine Tannahill, director of dentistry at Portman Dental Care, shares the benefits of clinical freedom and why Northern Ireland dentists should consider a move towards freedom in their careers. When a dentist joins Portman Dental Care, they are welcomed into a community of professionals who are passionate about dentistry. We’re proud that Portman makes sure…
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Last week, it emerged that the government is in the process of improving the efficiency of international GDC registration. Following a public consultation, the government kicked off the process of reforming legislation to enable the General Dental Council (GDC) to improve international registration. The proposed changes will affect the assessment system, including Overseas Registration Exams…
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