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Dental experts have welcomed the Labour Party’s pledge to implement a supervised toothbrushing scheme during ‘fully funded’ breakfast clubs. In October the Labour Party announced a pledge to introduce supervised toothbrushing in schools. However, the policy faced backlash from teachers who felt that it would disrupt their lessons. One Hertfordshire primary school teacher said: ‘It…
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Avant Garde Dentistry is launching 2024 with a bang! Learn more about the Same Day Smile hands-on training courses on offer. After an impressive nationwide tour over the past two years, we’re bringing it back to where it all began in Liverpool – launching a groundbreaking new lineup of Same Day Smile hands-on training courses, set…
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The government has been criticised for its treatment of NHS dentistry, with the Labour opposition predicting ‘further neglect, decline and patients made to go without’. The state of NHS dentistry was the subject of extensive discussion at yesterday’s Opposition Day Debate (9 January). Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticised the government’s ‘Dickensian’ approach to NHS…
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What are some of the important things a practice owner needs to consider with regard to their team when deciding to hand back an NHS contract? Zoe Close caught up with Sarah Buxton to get some helpful pointers. Zoe Close (ZC): There are occasions when we’re working with a practice when the owner has made…
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Learn more about the Implantiem and Versah UK ski congress 2024 – combining implant education with a world-class ski experience. Come for the learning, stay for the experience – our 3rd Ski congress is coming! Why should I go? A world-class ski resort with over 425 kilometres of ski slopes, breathtaking views and luxurious amenities…
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Renfert presents the lay:art evo, a new premium brush with Bionic Hair – longer service life with natural hair characteristics. The lay:art evo from Renfert (Hilzingen) marks a paradigm shift in ceramic brushes. Needs have changed in the daily laboratory routine when it comes to ceramics, and Renfert is responding to those changes. The lay:art…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of Northern Irish health service dentistry. The BDA stated that it was compelled to warn against continued inaction from the Department of Health on financial and regulatory concerns in Northern Ireland. Ciara Gallagher is is chair of…
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Recently released data shows that 59% of respondents would be more likely to take the treatment recommendation of their dentist if it was supported by artificial intelligence (AI). The survey of over 1,000 US adults was conducted in October and released earlier in December by VideaHealth. A majority of respondents (81%) said they had previously…
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Four in five (82.8%) dental practices in England are not registering adult NHS patients, while 71.1% are not taking on new patients under the age of 18. According to the Guardian, these figures result from the analysis of 4,969 of England’s 7,000 dental practices by the Labour party. The data was further broken down by…
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Align Technology has opened its 2024 Annual Research Award Programme to advance orthodontic and dental patient care. Align Technology recently announced the opening of its 2024 Annual Research Award Programme. This will support clinical and scientific dental research in universities across the globe. This year, up to $300,000 will be awarded to university faculty for…
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‘A poor decision in this regard can have ramifications for your business and the wellbeing of your patients’ – the BDIA explains how to find suppliers you can trust. Operating your business and providing daily care to your patients necessitates the regular purchase of a range of equipment, consumables and materials. In the current business…
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Colgate explains how dental professionals can use taste to aid adherence in patients with an increased risk of caries. Dental professionals dedicate time to proactively guide and coach patients in enhancing their oral health through self-care at-home. Employing an evidence-based approach in providing advice and implementing interventions can significantly contribute to achieving superior patient outcomes.…
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Say goodbye to unnecessary clinic downtime and save money with these basic practice management and scheduling tips from DD. Managing a clinic can be very stressful, a task which only increases in complexity with the addition of maintaining compliance. As the legislation outlining compliance continues to develop and change, it can be easy for your…
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A recently announced proposal to reform regulation across all healthcare professions has been criticised for its failure to provide a specific timeline for General Dental Council (GDC) reform. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced plans for reform of regulators across all healthcare professions on 11 December. Initial proposals involve the General Medical…
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Alison Edisbury shares her perspective on some of the dental hygiene issues discussed during The Dental Hygienist Roadshow. In your opinion, what are some of the key challenges many dental hygienists and dental therapists face in general practice today? Alison Edisbury (AE): It’s always going to come down to time, I think. But I also…
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32Co explains why communication and support are essential for providers of clear aligner therapy to achieve the best results. Here’s a scene that may be familiar to many dentists who provide clear aligners: A patient comes to you desperate to ‘close the gaps between her teeth’ before her wedding in three months. She has been…
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Align Technology introduces its new docuseries, The Art of Orthodontics, delivering education around Invisalign clear aligner treatment in an exciting new format. The Art of Orthodontics, Align Technology’s new scientific symposium docuseries, is set to guide audiences through the very latest academic research. It will also spotlight the stories behind the success of the most complex orthodontics…
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Newly-released data shows that 30% of participants have experienced more disrespectful behaviour from colleagues compared to during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings result from a survey of 1,379 dental professionals conducted by Dental Protection between March and April 2023. Around 35% of the respondents had seen or experienced ‘discourteous’ or ‘disrespectful’ behaviour from colleagues in the…
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Colgate responds to campaign by the British Dental Association (BDA) and charity Beauty Bank to help tackle on-going oral health concerns. A survey conducted by the British Dental Association (BDA) and Beauty Bank revealed the impact of poor dental hygiene on Britain’s schoolchildren (BDA, 2023). It found that 81% of the nation’s children do not have…
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