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This year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month is giving particular attention to the care homes sector – how can dental professionals help this vulnerable group? The care home sector often feels forgotten when it comes to examinations of oral health. As part of this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, the Mouth Cancer Foundation is appealing…
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According to a new study, oscillating-rotating (O-R) electric toothbrushes were significantly more effective than manual brushes in reducing plaque and gingivitis in children. Published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, the study analysed levels of plaque and gingivitis over four weeks. Participants used either an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush. The trial…
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SprintRay introduces the ProWash S, providing a two-stage wash and dry for your parts after printing in less than 10 minutes. SprintRay ProWash S is the next generation of automatic post-processing equipment for dental 3D printing. It is designed to take your 3D printing workflow to the next level, providing a two-stage wash and drying…
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The UCL Eastman Dental Institute introduces its MSc in restorative dental practice, designed to provide flexible access to theoretical and hands-on training. The UCL Eastman Dental Institute’s prestigious three-year part-time master’s (MSc) in restorative dental practice is designed to help students gain confidence while enhancing and underpinning their skill set in all aspects of restorative…
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Patient Plan Direct explains how switching dental membership plan providers could save money for you and your practice. Thanks to the introduction of the bulk transfer process in 2019, transitioning from one dental plan provider to another has become more straightforward than ever. Amid the current financial challenges of running a practice, which include soaring…
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The sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to new research. Also known as the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy, it was introduced in 2018, requiring manufacturers of drinks with over 5g of sugar to pay a ‘sugar tax’. New research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health suggests…
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SmileFast’s chief operating officer, Asif Nazir, introduces an inclusive ‘all-in-one’ approach to managing your implant procedures – where supporting you and giving your patients effective and predictable smiles is the top priority. Confidence: defined as the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. It’s a mental attitude…
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Increased flexible working may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by the equivalent of five to 10 years of ageing. This is according to a study by Harvard and Penn State universities, published in The American Journal of Public Health. It is one of the first studies to examine the impact…
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The BDIA explains how dental professionals can identify a trustworthy supplier to ensure all equipment is safe and high quality. In the daily operations of your dental business, regular procurement of equipment and consumables is essential. To ensure the smooth and sustainable operation and development of your practice, establishing a dependable partnership with trusted suppliers…
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Align Technology introduces its webinar exploring the benefits of its digital workflow with Dr Karla Soto and Dr Luis Ilzarbe. The sixth webinar of Align Education’s 2023 Digital Excellence Series was titled ‘How to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes with a seamless ortho-restorative approach’. It brought together Dr Karla Soto, who practices in Florida, USA, and Dr…
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A new study has demonstrated that specially formulated toothpaste containing a small amount of peanut protein could be used to reduce the severity of reactions in allergy sufferers. The toothpaste is a product from US biotechnology company Intrommune Therapeutics known as ‘OMIT’. It works by exposing peanut allergy sufferers to a small amount of the allergen to…
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Supported by Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in the UK every November. It is a time of year when the whole dental community, charities and anyone working in the field of mouth cancer come together to focus on educating and raising awareness of all head, neck…
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Filling In discusses how the new locum dental group will benefit locum dental nurses, dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists. Filling In offers a completely free opportunity for dental-workers seeking flexible, convenient and satisfactory patterns in their working lives, making it quick and easy to find dental practices who need cover – both urgently and non-urgently. The…
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Kettenbach Dental is expanding its composite division of Visalys products. Find out why the product family of restorative materials is growing so well. What started with a single material over a decade ago expanded to five unique restorative solutions for core build-ups, cementing and temporary restorations. and, recently started, nano-hybrid composites for direct filling therapy:…
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Newly released data has demonstrated the impact of the cost of living crisis on the UK public’s perception of dentistry and their own oral health. The findings are taken from Wrigley’s Oral Health Index, a survey of more than 6,000 participants over the age of 16 across the UK. Overall, 45% of respondents believed that…
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Increasing numbers of dental clinicians seek stronger relationships with implant suppliers that stand the test of time – bredent explains why dentists’ choice of implant supplier is rarely just about the product. Reliable customer service and support, combined with extensive implant knowledge and experience, are the vital ingredients in the recipe for a successful long-term…
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More than 150,000 adults and children with type 1 diabetes will soon be eligible for an artificial pancreas on the NHS. Experts have described the device as a ‘game changer’, saying it will save money for the NHS. The ‘hybrid closed loop’ uses a continuous glucose monitor attached to the body to sense and correct…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action on mouth cancer, stressing that dental access can be the ‘difference between life and death’. The association cited new data which shows that there were 9,860 cases of mouth cancer in the UK in 2020/21. This was an increase of 12% from the previous year.…
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Dr Shilpa Shah has developed a range of sedation techniques to suit the needs of patients whose ability to access dental care is affected by factors such as disability or dental anxiety. Shilpa Shah dedicates her efforts to championing dentistry and ensuring equitable dental access for everyone. Her unwavering commitment elevates others as she develops…
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