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A list of dental ‘never events’ has been published by researchers led by the University of Edinburgh. This is the first time a list of scenarios that ‘patients should never face’ has been put together, with the university claiming it will ensure excellent patient care worldwide. The full list of mistakes a dentist should never make…
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Ensure you get a good night’s sleep by choosing precise, reliable, safe and cutting-edge endodontic equipment from a manufacturer you can trust, Dentsply Sirona says. Evidence from www.nhs.uk shows that getting a good night’s sleep has many benefits, including increasing the ability to concentrate, improving performance and lowering stress – amongst many other things. For…
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Susie Sanderson OBE has been announced as the president of the British Dental Association (BDA), succeeding Peter Dyer. Susie was the first female dentist to be elected to the high-profile position of chair of the BDA’s executive board, serving the maximum six-year term, whilst also practising as a general dental practitioner in Yorkshire. She is a…
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Will an offer from a bank for a loan last year still be valid now? James Yates of FTA Finance explains more.
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GPs are not given the time or training to spot the signs of dental neglect, new research has shown. The study, published in the British Dental Journal, surveyed GPs in the Isle of Wight to discover their awareness and perceptions of dental health. Of the respondents, 96% had never received any formal dental training, whilst some didn’t…
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Frank Taylor & Associates is dedicated to providing the right service for each individual practice and catering for that practice’s specific needs. It’s well known that buying and/or selling a residential property is one of life’s more stressful experiences; a lengthy, complex process with seemingly endless hurdles, paperwork and possible pitfalls. What should be the…
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Are you comfortably settling into 2018, or are you dreaming of something new, Rodericks asks. We all know that running a dental practice can be stressful and that the growing pressures placed on the administration and compliance side can lead some dentists to decide enough is enough. With the introduction of GDPR, the compliance of…
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Ministers have refused to make exemptions to the Data Protection Bill for small NHS providers. The British Dental Association (BDA), along with other healthcare associations, has recently been asking for exemptions to the Bill, asking that primary care providers be exempt to the requirement to have a data protection officer. The Government yesterday rejected these…
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Ukactive and the RSPH are calling for smoking cessation services to be offered in gyms and leisure centres. They claim this would help ease the pressure on local health facilities and improve access to health improvement services. The recommendation comes as part of a new joint report looking at ways fitness professionals can help to…
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Detecting oral cancer at an early stage is critical to saving lives. Only 4% of oral cancers are diagnosed in stage I and only 28% of cases are detected in stage II. Up to 36% of the cases are diagnosed in the stage III and an additional 32% are diagnosed in stage IV. Prognosis is closely related…
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The number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK is continuing to rise, new figures reveal. In a survey conducted amongst British Orthodontic Society (BOS) members, 80% of respondents said they were seeing an increase in private adult treatment, compared with 75% in 2016. The treatments being provided to patients include: Over 75% supply fixed braces with…
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Dr Ashish Parmar explains his two-phase articulation paper technique. For more information visit smiledesignbyash.co.uk.
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Create a beautiful smile in minutes. Excite the patient with photo-realism. Realise the smile design in 3D with Dental System Realview. For more information visit www.3shape.com.
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Dental patients from Bury St Edmunds could be facing 30-mile round trips as NHS practices become overwhelmed. The pressure on NHS dentists has come after one Mydentist practice closed in the area and another stopped accepting any more NHS patients. Buryfreepress claims that patients will now have to face a 30-mile round trip to register at their nearest available NHS…
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Enamel erosion is increasing in prevalence and incidence and affects people of all ages. A recent study showed that in the UK, 54% of young adults (aged 18-35 years) have signs of enamel erosion (Bartlett et al, 2013). Enamel erosion is a cumulative process triggered by repeated acid attacks, and the increases in prevalence have…
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WHW introduces its new magazine for all of its customers. You asked for it and finally, we’ve done it! What do the Godfather Part II, Aliens and The Dark Knight all have in common? They are sequels that are better than the originals, hopefully we can now add another one to that list. Bigger than…
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Dr Zuber Bagasi is no stranger to challenges. Having taken part in numerous charity 10K runs and half-marathons over the years, he is preparing for his biggest challenge yet – the ironman triathlon. Over the course of 17 hours, in July, Dr Bagasi will look to complete a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle and a…
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The public remain concerningly ill-informed about the risks of enamel erosion as a survey amongst 2,000 members of the public, conducted by the Oral Health Foundation for National Smile Month, has just revealed. When asked about their knowledge of the health or lifestyle habits that could have a negative impact on their teeth, just a…
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Energy drinks are helping to create a crisis in children’s tooth decay, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). The Daily Mirror, MPs, teachers, celebrity campaigners including Jamie Oliver and now the BDA are calling for a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s. The campaign is urging the Government to ‘make sugar…
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