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Dentistry comes first on the list of the most delayed healthcare services in the UK. In an Oral Health Foundation survey, almost half (45%) reported dental appointment or treatment delays in the last 12 months. This is the top reported service delay, climbing above other healthcare services including: GP surgeries (30%) Hospital services (16%) Mental…
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More than 70% of dental professionals who contracted COVID-19 still have the antibodies six months later. This is according to a new study led by the University of Birmingham. Samples were firstly taken from participants in June 2020 and then September 2020. The latter was after dental practices had reopened with enhanced PPE and decontamination…
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We’re back! FMC is able to confirm its regional exhibition programme for 2022 – and we can’t wait to see you there. After a virtual 12 months, we are so excited to welcome back the trade and the profession to our exhibitions from September. And we’ll be back bigger and better than ever before. We…
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Join Dr. Elisa Praderi and Bernhard von Oppeln as they discuss 3D printing in an upcoming free webinar on Tuesday 1 June at 5pm. With the multitude of 3D printing options in the market today, it’s not easy for dentists, dental labs, and orthodontists to choose a printer that can meet their demands. Whether you’re…
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Raabiha Maan opens up about motherhood and how she’s been balancing the responsibilities with those of her newly-bought practice. In this week’s podcast we chat to Raabiha Maan, owner of Bridge Dental Practice and Cosmetic Studio. She offers her top tips for aspiring practice owners and why – with the right support base – you…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Patients asked ‘to wait three years’ for dental care in England What a week! The latest Healthwatch England report was released on Monday and revealed that some patients are being asked to wait three years for NHS dental…
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IDH group – which runs Mydentist – has announced Palamon Capital Partners will buy the remain shares in the business from The Carlyle Group. Mydentist say the buy-out will provide ‘fresh investment’ to support the company’s future plans. As well as provide the management team with greater strategy control. The existing team will remain to…
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Nearly one in four (23%) Brits admit they only brush their teeth once a day. And many have no plans to clean them more regularly as restrictions ease and life returns to ‘normal’. According to new research from vouchercodes.co.uk, men are the worst offenders for failing to brush their teeth. Only 59% brush their…
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Dental professionals with an NHS contract in Wales are eligible for a one-off bonus payment as a result of COVID-19. In March, the Welsh government announced that NHS and social care staff will be awarded a bonus payment as a thank you for their work during the pandemic. The one-off sum stands at £735, or…
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With one day to go, this is your last chance to sign up to the first ever Oral Health Summit – and it’s completely free! We are thrilled to be launching the Oral Health Summit on Friday 28 May 2021 in conjunction with our charity partner, the Oral Health Foundation and National Smile Month. The…
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Up to half of patients who suffer from head and neck cancer will experience tumour recurrence or new tumours. This is according to a new study carried out by the University of Michigan. The research team discovered a mechanism where head and neck cancer cells hijack nearby healthy tissue. Principal investigator Nisha D’Silva said the…
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Younger adults are six times less likely than the over 55s to understand benefits of toothbrushing to reduce caries. This is according to a new study carried out by the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive. The research looked into the knowledge of UK adults surrounding dental caries and disease. Caries risk It revealed that one…
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Join Andy Toy as he discusses how a well-trained Invisalign TCO can help you meet demand at a free webinar on Thursday 26 May 2021 at 19:00. This webinar will highlight the challenges of the current surge in demand for Invisalign and show you how a well-trained Invisalign TCO can help you meet them…and beat…
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Dr Ben Atkins will speak about National Smile Month and how it can help you reach your goals at this week’s Oral Health Summit. FMC is excited to kick off the Oral Health Summit on Friday 28 May 2021 hosted in conjunction with our charity partner, the Oral Health Foundation and National Smile Month. The virtual…
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Almost 60% of teeth whiteners available online exceed the legal level of hydrogen peroxide, an investigation into teeth whitening products reveals. A study carried out by Which? unveiled alarming levels of active whitening ingredients in a range of pens, strips and gel-filled syringes. Legally, over-the-counter whitening products should only contain 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, with this…
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Join Maik Gerullis as he discusses CBCT technology at a free webinar this Wednesday 26 May at 19:00. This webinar will explore how CBCT technology can be used in different specialities to improve your diagnostics and patient care. It will focus on using 3D software for endodontic cases, improved predictability when placing implants and the…
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Calls are being made for plans to ease COVID measures as data reveals almost half (47%) of GDPs will seek a career change or early retirement in the next 12 months. The same figure also report they are likely to reduce their NHS commitments. As a result, the British Dental Association – which collected the…
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Professor Nicola West will inform the dental team on the new UK 2021 guidelines recommended for the treatment of periodontal disease at the Oral Health Summit. Taking place on Friday 28 May 2021, FMC will welcome world-leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around. The virtual Oral Health Summit will be hosted in conjunction with…
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In the latest Healthwatch England report, it was revealed that some patients are being asked to wait until 2024 for an NHS dental appointment. Findings also revealed four in five people across the UK struggled to access dental care during the last lockdown (January to March 2021). We hear from three dental professionals who explain…
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