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A government review has identified failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which are ‘hampering its ability to identify poor performance’. The interim report found that the regulator’s inspection levels were well below pre-COVID levels. It also described a lack of clinical expertise among inspectors and inconsistent assessments. Finally, the report identified issues with CQC’s…
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A recent roundtable tackled the issue of mental health and wellbeing among dental care professionals (DCPs) and how teams can provide support. Victoria Wilson recently organised a DCP wellbeing advocates online roundtable, co-hosted by dental consultant Claire Frisby. The aim of the session was to address the stigma of mental health and provide professionals with…
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The surgical charity Operation Smile is now the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from The European Aligner Society, it has been announced. A sum of £80,000 over three years will help the charity develop and support cleft lip and palate treatment programmes. These have a lasting impact in developing countries. Operation Smile carries…
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More than eight in 10 people (84%) in the UK eat at least one sugary snack per day according to research on sugar consumption by the Oral Health Foundation. A further 79% said they consumed up to three sugary snacks each day. Six in 10 (62%) respondents said their sugar intake came from food, including…
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NSK explains how you can access the educational discussions that took place for National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day on demand. To commend the invaluable work of dental hygienists and dental therapists in today’s dental landscape, two dynamic and thought-provoking NSK Ikigai forums have been held. Each was designed to empower dental hygienists and…
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People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that heart disease risk was significantly higher for people who had lost all of their teeth. Lead researcher Anita Aminoshariae said: ‘The…
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Cosmetic dentists respond to the news that musician Machine Gun Kelly has had his teeth altered to create ‘vampire fangs’. On 15 July, the rapper and singer-songwriter revealed the results of a cosmetic dental procedure to create pointed upper canines on Instagram (photo: @machinegunkelly). He also debuted tooth gems on the upper lateral incisors. The…
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has apologised for failing to keep patients ‘safe’ and pledged to ‘put things right’. CQC’s interim chief execute Kate Terroni put out an apology on 15 July, saying the regulator ‘got things wrong in the implementation of our new regulatory approach’. She described recent changes as ‘not what we promised’,…
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Jon Marashi explains how the 3Shape TRIOS scanner changed his perspective from analog to digital cosmetic dentistry. Dr Jon Marashi went from buying an intraoral scanner and describing it as a huge waste of time and money to buying another intraoral scanner, namely 3Shape TRIOS. How did he go from this negative experience to purchasing…
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A new study found that children in deprived areas were three times more likely to have severe tooth decay resulting in extractions under general anaesthetic. One in 200 children in the study had at least one tooth removed under general anaesthetic within five years. Most of these participants had multiple teeth removed during the study…
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The King’s Speech has confirmed that the smoking ban proposed by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will go ahead under the new Labour government. Today (17 July) King Charles delivered the newly elected Labour government’s first King’s Speech in the House of Lords. It laid out approximately 40 bills which will be prioritised in the…
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Certain terms in job listings attract narcissists who are likely to be ‘unethical’ or even ‘fraudulent’ employees, says a new study. According to the study, frequently-used terms such as ‘ambitious’, ‘thinks outside the box’ and ‘communicates persuasively’ are more likely to attract narcissists. Researchers found that these terms appealed to ‘rule-bender’ applicants who were more…
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Members of the dental profession respond to new findings that children’s sugar intake fell ‘steeply’ after the Soft Drinks Industry Levy was introduced. According to a recently published study, sugar intake among children reduced by almost one half in the year following the introduction of the ‘sugar tax’ in 2018. The tax requires manufacturers of…
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Bupa Dental Care has teamed up with Paralympian-turned-illustrator Sophie Kamlish to create a unique illustration for its 25th anniversary. As part of Bupa’s partnership with ParalympicsGB, Paralympian Sophie Kamlish was asked to create an illustration to commemorate 25 years since Bupa began offering dental care to patients. With more than 8,000 colleagues, Bupa Dental Care…
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After a groundbreaking day at the 2024 MiSmile Conference & Gala, MiSmile delves into why this event and the MiSmile community continues to make change within the dental arena. In an era where professional pressures are at an all-time high, the value of a support network cannot be overstated. The MiSmile community stands out as…
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Say goodbye to reimpressions! Boost practice efficiency, elevate your patient’s experience and enjoy zero model printing charges with a CPO scanner purchased from S4S Dental Laboratory. Investing in a certified pre-owned (CPO) iTero scanner can provide numerous advantages for dental practices looking to integrate advanced technology without the full cost of new equipment. The iTero…
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Align Technology shares the testimonial of Dr Graham Tinkler, who has treated more than 5,000 patients with Invisalign. The Invisalign System is an advanced clear aligner system which has been used to treat more than 17.6 million patients. One of the benefits of treating so many people is that Align Technology can draw on a…
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Zirkonzahn CAD/CAM systems are designed to generate open data files generally compatible with all open CAD software, milling units or 3D printers. In its homeland nestled in the Italian Alps, Zirkonzahn develops and produces – nearly under one roof – CAD/CAM systems, dental materials, elaboration instruments and prosthetic components for more than 140 implant systems.…
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Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum disease. Cheese was similarly associated with a 54% reduced risk of periodontitis. Unsalted peanuts and rice were linked to an even higher reduction, at 71% and 58% respectively. Conversely, the study found that filtered coffee…
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