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‘It’s both reassuring and rewarding when others recognise your commitment and achievements’, this was Lis Hughes’ first thought when Frank Taylor & Associates (FTA) won ‘Dental Valuer & Sales Agent of the Year’ at the 2018 Global Business Insight Awards. This event celebrates business leadership, innovation, investment and sector success across all seven continents of…
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For many self-employed dentists, the rising costs of running a dental practice has led to greater concerns over paying their annual tax liabilities. With the 31 July self-assessment payment deadline looming, Wesleyan Bank gives the following top five tips highlight how they can ease the pressure on their finances and gain better predictability over their…
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Children are eating five times their recommended daily sugar allowance during summer, new figures show. The poll, carried out by Mydentist, found children were more likely to eat ice creams, lollies and soft drinks in the hot weather. Almost a quarter (24.5%) of parents think they give their children twice as much sugar during summer…
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The question – or questions – on everyone’s lips were answered at Stars of Dentistry last month when Dentex hosted a panel discussion in front of a live audience. Hosted by the always-relevant Chris Barrow, the session tackled the big issues about the newest business model in dentistry head on, asking: ‘What does co-ownership mean…
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The HPV vaccine will be extended to all teenage boys and girls, to help protect them against deadly cancers. Since 2008, the vaccination has only been given to teenage girls because HPV can cause cervical cancer. However the Mail Online has reported that Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will give the go-ahead for vaccines to be extended to…
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New mercury restrictions don’t mean amalgam fillings need replacing, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has warned. EU regulations that came into effect on the 1 July mean amalgam should now only be used for fillings when deemed ‘strictly necessary’. The DDU has warned that dental professionals may now be approached by patients looking to remove…
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Intra oral plaster? Watch the video to find out more. New to the UK market an innovative solution to improving post operative pain and healing. More information can be found at www.thebiomaterialstore.co.uk/ora-aid. Priced at £50 plus vat for a pack of 20.
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Switching dental plan patients from one provider to another is about to become a whole lot simpler and automated, without the hassle of patients having to sign a new direct debit instruction, explains Patient Plan Direct. Before now, switching plan provider usually meant writing to patients to ask them to complete a new direct debit…
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Stylish and compact, the A-dec 300 fits both small spaces and conservative budgets. It combines a robust design, great access and minimal maintenance. For more information visit www.a-dec.co.uk.
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Two in three British adults dangerously underestimate the amount of sugar in energy drinks, a new poll has revealed. The poll found 63% of the public misjudge how much sugar can be found in their energy drinks. Some of the more popular energy drinks contain: 27.5g of sugar in a 250ml can of Red Bull 17.1g…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has challenged Jeremy Hunt to put prevention at the heart of any NHS spending pledges. The BDA claims that every £1 spent on prevention can generate £3 worth of savings. In an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the association has called for clarity…
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Optident explains why Ultra-Etch works so well. ‘I am a self-proclaimed “bondodontist.” I use Ultra-Etch almost every time I sit down to work. It is perfect – especially the viscosity. It goes where you want it to go and stays there until I rinse it off. Other reps are always bringing me something to try, and it either doesn’t…
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Here, Optident explores BISCO’s latest trusted product, Theracem CA; examining five key benefits of its use in practice. With a variety of materials available for the construction of indirect restorations, resin cements remain a firm favourite; boasting high retention bond strength and low solubility. Unsurprisingly, in recent years, the use of self-adhesive resin cements has increased in…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Government announces new plans to halve childhood obesity by 2030 The Government is looking at banning unhealthy foods from being displayed at checkouts or included in buy-one-get-one-free deals. New measures announced by Health and Social Care Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, are aimed…
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Back in 2009, MC Repairs Ltd was formed by husband and wife team Maddalena and Carl, their vision was to create long-term relationships with practices across the nation, helping practices understand how to get the most from their repair bills, carefully selecting components from around the world to ensure repairs stay in practice for the…
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Award-winning dental laboratory Ambridge Ceramics is the only UK lab to offer the new Smart Guide System (SGS) – a process for creating digitally printed implant surgery guides. What is the Smart Guide System (SGS)? The (SGS) consists of a digitally planned and designed, 3D printed, implant surgical guide complete with a CAD/CAM, PMMA multilayer shaded,…
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The poorest areas in England are fast food hotspots, according to the latest figures from Public Health England (PHE). The research shows that there are up to five times more fast food outlets in poorer communities compared with more affluent areas. PHE has accused these outlets of exposing children to fast food with little or…
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The FGDP(UK) has announced Ian Mills as its new dean, with Onkar Dhanoya and Mark Richardson being announced as vice deans. Ian, who works in general dental practice in north Devon, has now been sworn in following his election in February, and succeeds Dr Mick Horton as dean. Qualifying as a dentist from Glasgow University in 1987, he spent…
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Private healthcare data will soon be recorded in the same way as NHS data in England. That’s after the launch of the Acute Data Alignment Programme (ADAPt), which aims to integrate privately funded healthcare data into NHS systems. It is hoped this will address concerns over the lack of visibility of quality in private care.…
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