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The JCVI has today refused to extend the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine to all boys. The decision, which has been under consideration since 2013, has been roundly criticised by many corners of the dental profession due to the protection it could have against HPV-related cancers. The current HPV vaccine programme will now continue, where it’s predicted 400,000 boys…
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Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland has announced the return of world renowned removable expert, Dr Jiro Abe, who will be delivering a course on his suction effective mandibular complete denture (SEMCD) impression technique. The unique event will be hosted by the leading dental manufacturer in the world-famous Natural History Museum, London, on 24 October, 2017. The…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dental professionals to ‘check the small print’ on their indemnity cover. The warnings come after the GDC highlighted a recent case where ‘the adequacy of the registrant’s indemnity provision was considered’. Specifically the registrant’s policy contained exclusions relating to the transmission of blood-borne diseases, which the regulator felt wasn’t in…
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What’s the biggest issue facing dental teams at the moment? What is the best way to motivate your team? And what is Gary Zelesky’s 10-minute rule before you enter you practice? Here Gary Zelesky gives you some great ideas to help motivate your dental team.
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The illegal tooth whitening industry is being driven in the UK by single adults, new research has found. Thousands of Brits have admitted to having their teeth whitened by illegal and untrained providers, according to a poll carried out by the Oral Health Foundation. The poll also found that one in four single adults (24%) had undergone teeth…
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Bridge2aid received a £500 donation at The Dentistry Show from the proceeds of Alif Moosajee’s book, The Smiling Dentist. The book, written as a tool for patients to better understand dental treatments and for students to learn how to communicate treatment more effectively to patients, has now sold over 700 copies worldwide on Amazon, with all proceeds going…
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FMC is currently undertaking a survey to ascertain your principal interest areas going forward. Please help us understand your development needs by filling out the following very brief survey, together with your email details and contact number. All responders will be entered into a free draw for a complimentary place for two at the 2018 Stars of…
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Research by Click4teeth has revealed significant differences in dental implant treatment costs across the country. While the positive impact that dental implants can have on patients’ quality of life can be invaluable, new research has revealed that patients’ investment for common dental implant treatments in the UK can vary. The study, conducted by dental implant…
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Brits valued their oral health this Amazon Prime Day with over 32,000 electric toothbrushes and oral care appliances purchased. In its third year now, Amazon Prime Day is an opportunity for shoppers to grab a bargain with more than 10,000 deals running throughout the 30 hours it runs for. This year more people used Amazon on…
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The GDC’s reserves have almost reached four months operating costs, when it promised it would reduce the ARF. In its Annual report and accounts 2016, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) accounts show its general reserves have reached £12,121,000, up from £10m in 2015. The GDC has said a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) would be possible…
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Practice Plan shares the experiences of two principal dentists who introduced private dentistry into their NHS practice at different times. Ann-Marie Bard, principal dentist, Cleobury Dental Practice – moved to private dentistry over the past year The move from NHS to private was a personal tug of war for me, but ultimately came from utter…
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Jayne Gibson discusses how to approach making a seamless and successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry. When you begin thinking about leaving NHS dentistry, whether fully or partially, it can often feel like you’ve opened one door just to find many more ajar. There are so many factors to take into account and options…
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Teenagers suffering from from sleep bruxism could be being subjected to bullying, a new study has found. The study, published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, found that teenagers experiencing verbal bullying in school were four times as likely to suffer from sleep bruxism (65%) compared to those who were not (17%). These findings have led the…
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Easily correct angles of badly positioned implants with Dynamic Tibases. Available for both intraoral and extraoral scanners. To claim your free catalogue, please visit: talladiumuk.co.uk/das_cad_fmc.
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Breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children if continued for two years or more, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Peres et al, 2017), analysed the impact of sugar in the diet of children and found that breastfeeding after two years old can…
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Dental regulators encouraged to put quality improvement at the heart of their work by the RDSPB. In its new report, ‘Working together, delivering change‘, the Regulation of Dental Services Programme Board (RDSPB), the board established to bring together dental regulators including the GDC and CQC, is calling for a cultural shift in dentistry, to ensure patients…
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Seb Evans covers the launch of two new toothpastes at this year’s BDA Conference. The BDA Conference has come and gone again for another year and, despite missing the annual speech from the MP responsible for dentistry, there was a lot to see and listen to at this year’s conference. The conference was full of…
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All Med Pro is now pleased to announced it can now provide claims occurrence indemnity insurance as well as claims made insurance cover to dentists across the UK. All Med Pro can provide dentists with contract certain occurrence or claims made based indemnity cover with comprehensive support from fellow dentists starting from £1,695.00 per year,…
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The number of dental clinical academics is on the rise in dentistry, recovering after a period of decline. The Dental Schools Council (DSC) survey found that the number of clinical academic staff, those that combine teaching and research with clinical practice, has risen by 139.9% since they were first included in the survey in 2007.…
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