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KFC and Kellogg’s told to remove junk food advertising that appeals to children. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claims the advertising breaks strict rules on promoting high fat, sugar and salt products to children. Specifically, ASA is referring to an advert promoting Coco Pops during a cartoon watched by children, and KFC advertising a Mars product…
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3Shape scan bodies create a more efficient digital workflow for dental implants. Made for all major implant systems, 3Shape scan bodies make your implant position transfer and system-identification simple. For more information, please go to www.3shape.com/en/products/trios/scan-bodies or contact ukenquiries@3shape.com.
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Public Health England (PHE) has turned its attention to the free sugars found in pureed vegetables, such as soups. Fruit juices, smoothies and fruit bars contain too many harmful ‘free sugars’, which PHE says is partly to blame for the obesity crisis. Now it’s saying pureed savoury foods, such as vegetables, beans and pulses, are…
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Dental Practice Consultancy Services explains how having a payment plan can increase your practice’s goodwill value. The reason that practices have a value for goodwill is that there is an expectation there will be ongoing income after a practice is sold. In NHS practices the income stream is extremely predictable provided that the terms of…
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Bupa’s growth in the dental market continued at pace, as it announces the acquisition of nine further practices. The news means that so far in 2018 Bupa has acquired 14 practices in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Stretching from Southampton to Northern Ireland, the latest acquisitions are key to Bupa’s strategy to provide high…
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Ideal for dentists who want a successful career in cosmetic dentistry in private practice, Ash Parmar introduces his smile makeover masterclass. Lesley had a life changing smile makeover and was the patient treated on the course in October 2017. Learning content A unique three-day course where you will learn about how to create a successful, private dental…
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In case you haven’t noticed, the aesthetic dentistry market is changing. Acquisition Aesthetics, an award-winning facial aesthetics training academy with specialist plastic, maxillofacial and dental surgeons, is here to tell you why you should train in Botox and dermal fillers today. Dentists today can complement their practice and boost their income through facial aesthetic treatments with botulinum…
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Patients with tongue and lip piercings are being reminded of the damage that can be done to their oral health. The warnings come after a recent study found that more than half of tongue piercings and 20% of lip piercings result in complications. Experts also point to complications with procedures such as tongue splitting, including infection, problems with breathing…
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In the following article, dentists and technicians enthusiastically endorse Celtra Press as a restorative material that delivers function, durability and aesthetics, producing strong, durable and highly aesthetic restorations. Discovering the perfect restorative material is the ultimate aim for restorative dentists and technicians, and manufacturers have a constant quest to find the optimum formulation. Dentsply Sirona…
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The Government is considering a tax on vaping fluid as a new way to raise money for the NHS. The Sun reports that vapers spend around £275 a year on vaping fluid, which would raise £40 million in a year, based on a 5% tax. ‘Creating a sin tax for vape products is counter-productive, and is…
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Take a look at Planmeca’s patient-focused digital dentistry solutions and turn your practice digital! Practice patient care, practice Planmeca. For more information visit www.planmeca.com.
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC raises concerns for thousands of DCPs at risk of removal from register The GDC is reminding dental care professionals (DCPs) they must submit CPD statements by the 28 August 2018. The dental regulator claims there are 8,500 outstanding statements…
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Chris Barrow talks to us whilst training for Fivegoforth and explains how it’s all going. For more information visit www.fivegoforth.co.uk, and help the team cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
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While there are many different varieties of toothpaste on the market, you should pick one that will really benefit your teeth. Toothpastes are classified according to their mode of action and their composition, and this article will help you figure out how to choose the best one. Toothpastes usually consist of an abrasive filler, surface-active…
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Women who suffer with diabetes face a much greater chance of developing oral cancer, new research shows. The research found women who are diabetic have a 13% higher chance of developing oral cancer. Being diabetic can also increase the chances of developing any form of cancer by 27% for women, compared with 19% for men.…
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The BDA slams comments made by Hull’s finance chief councillor, Phil Webster, on water fluoridation. Yorkshire Water is carrying out a water fluoridation feasibility study, costing £68,000. Former chairman of the health and wellbeing board, Councillor Colin Inglis, believes adding fluoride to drinking water the best way to tackle the poor oral health found in…
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The US dental group Young Innovations is now the sole supplier of American Eagle products in Europe. Young acquired the manufacturer of dental instruments and practice supplies last year. The American Eagle range includes innovations for prophylaxis, diagnostics, restoration, periodontology, implants and endodontics. ‘American Eagle expands our portfolio and makes us a full-line supplier of…
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When patients enter a dental surgery with the A-dec 500 side delivery stowed out of sight, the dental chair becomes the focal point, not the ‘drills’, helping put patients at ease. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2JpLqx4.
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Rodericks explains how to choose a potential buyer that will give you peace of mind after you’ve sold your practice. Selling sensibly When the time comes to sell your practice, it often raises the question – how do you choose between potential buyers? Money is important, but selling your practice sensibly also means choosing a…
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