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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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Biohorizons introduces its range of dental implant courses. The implant industry is, arguably, moving faster than any other area of dentistry with the development of new technologies and the advancement of digitisation. More and more products are coming to the market with a fully digital workflow, removing the need for traditional dental impressions and instead…
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The British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) amendments to the Data Protection Bill have been suggested to the Government. Changes from the BDA include an exemption for small NHS providers to appoint a dedicated data protection officer. The BDA has been working with other healthcare associations, such as the National Pharmacy Association and the Optical Confederation, urging…
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Versah UK are pleased to announce that Ziv Mazor is coming to the UK on the 17 and 18 November 2018. Lecturing at the ADI forum in Birmingham on the Saturday, Ziv will be running a full day hands on osseodensification course on the Sunday. Book your space now as places are limited. For more information visit…
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Cleancert is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show on stand H100. Cleancert’s unique, innovative dental infection control and water purification products will be available to view throughout the event, including: Cleancert+ biofilm disinfectant – a revolutionary one-stage waterline disinfectant that is independently proven to be efficacious, as well as safe…
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Widespread support for the promotion of Whole Mouth Health The UK’s dental profession strongly supports a prevention agenda in line with the NHS Five Year Forward View, as extracts from the 2017 British Dental Association (BDA) manifesto, found at www.bda.org, reveal: ‘Prevention should be at the heart of any effective healthcare strategy…prevention is always better…
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Philips has announced it will launch its new toothbrush, the Philips Sonicare Protectiveclean, at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show. The new range of toothbrushes, which include Philip’s Sonicare patented technology – 31,000 brush strokes per minute, are designed to make good oral health more accessible to the general public. The Protectiveclean range will have different…
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More than three quarters (77%) of Brits aren’t happy with their smile, research from White Glo reveals. The main reasons respondents gave for not being happy with their smile is due to stained or discoloured teeth. This could also effect relationship prospects, with 36% of Brits claiming they wouldn’t date somebody with bad teeth. ‘Smiling is such…
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Optident gives three reasons you should offer Opalescence whitening in your practice. Opalescence is recognised as one of the leading dentist-recommended, professional tooth whitening systems after 26 years. This all-important consumer trust has been built up by the innovative range of long-standing whitening products, which have ultimately stood the test of time. Part of this…
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Premium comfort for your patients. Great ergonomic access for you. For more information visit www.a-dec.co.uk, email info@a-dec.co.uk or call 024 7635 0901.
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A tax on sweet snacks will have a broader impact on the amount of sugar consumed, new research has found. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, along with the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, have estimated that adding a 10% sugar tax on chocolate, confectionery, cakes and biscuits could reduce purchases by around…
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Dürr Dental introduces its new Lunos range of products. The new premium prophylaxis brand Lunos covers a range of products that combine to form a cohesive system, offering unique advantages over existing products. One example of this is the Mylunos powder jet handpiece. Its unique exchangeable chamber principle means the powder container can be replaced quickly and…
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Frank Taylor & Associates explains its membership works. For more information visit www.ft-associates.com.
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The number of people in Bradford calling 999 and 111 for dental problems has been increasing over the last three years. That’s according to the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, which found that 126 people called 999 in 2015 for dental issues, rising to 159 in 2016 and 160 in 2017. There are increasing numbers calling 111 for dental…
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Wesleyan explains the different ways of making a car more affordable for you. The top selling cars of 2018 show that the choice has never been greater. Among the UK’s favourites are city cars, family hatchbacks and performance salons and there is increasing interest in alternatively fuelled vehicles, such as hybrid and electric, which are…
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Drinking alcohol could negatively affect the oral microbiome found in your mouth, new research in Microbiome has found. The study found that drinking alcohol, particularly heavy drinking, could negatively affect the balance of microbes in the mouth. Those in the study who regularly drink were found to have more bad bacteria in their mouth, such as Bacteroidales,…
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Optident introduces its fun and social way of learning – The Bleach Bond Conference. The professional life of a dentist is admittedly a busy one; spare time is valuable, and time spent with friends and loved ones is special. Optident takes pride in creating unforgettable educational experiences for dental professionals, and believes that learning should be…
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Looking after oral health following a heart attack could help survivors’ cardiovascular systems recover, new research has found. The study found that the bacteria which causes gum disease can also impair the healing of arteries after a heart attack. Researchers believe that healing could be impaired due to enzymes produced by the bacteria, which stops cells…
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Self medication from patients unable to access care could lead to an increased risk of overdose, the BDA warns. A recent study, published in the British Dental Journal, found that self medication for dental pain with paracetamol was a significant cause of accidental overdose and liver failure at Queen’s Medical Centre. Over two years there were 436…
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