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Dentistry.co.uk speaks to Rob Paxman about Dentex and how it could help some practice owners. Dentex is a UK partnership group for dentists. Working to a unique co-ownership model, it is focused on encouraging clinical excellence and improving profitability, while providing the support that helps dentists to achieve their full potential without encroaching on their autonomy.…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has pledged £5,000 to support the victims of the Manchester attack last week. This promise came just before the start of this year’s BDA Conference and Exhibition in Manchester and was followed up with a further pledge from the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) of £1,000. The BDA was encouraging all delegates to…
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Team Leidos is inviting you to participate in its competition for the supply of dental technical services to the British Armed Forces. Full information outlining this competition and instructions regarding the tendering process can be found on the OJEU Ted Platform – http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do under the reference 2017/S 101-202372. This requirement is for the provision of dental technical services…
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Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Listerine, has launched The Oral Health Challenge at the BDA Conference and Exhibition. The Oral Health Challenge is a simple survey designed to test your knowledge about soft tissue health and preventive care, and to help identify any gaps in current professional knowledge. Delegates are invited to stand C13…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has told delegates that its conference and exhibition will still be going ahead on 25-27 May. This comes after the tragic events that took place at the Manchester Arena recently, prompting organisers to reassure visitors that the conference will be going ahead as normal. Organisers have been in touch with…
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Dr Ian Hallam gives a live demonstration at The Dentistry Show showing how Silhouette Soft works. For more information visit www.sinclairpharma.com/products/silhouette-soft.
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More than a third (34%) of Brits fear the dentist’s chair, new research has found. The research questioned 2,000 British adults about their fears when visiting the doctors, dentists and opticians. It revealed that 79% of those who admitted to having fears about visiting the dentist, doctors or opticians put off receiving medical advice as a…
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Biohorizons is delighted to announce a 20% discount off the registration fee for all courses taking place in June 2017. All you need to do is book before 26 May and input the discount code ‘SUMMERSALE’ at checkout. Courses The courses running this June are: Implant planning and computer guided surgery – a one-day, hands-on…
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Colgate explains why its toothpaste, Colgate Total, can help protect the future of your patients’ oral health. Clinical evidence suggests a small behaviour modification, like introducing an antibacterial toothpaste into a daily oral care routine, can improve patients’ effectiveness in preventing common oral diseases, beyond what can be achieved when toothbrushing with a regular fluoride toothpaste alone…
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One of the biggest benefits of light-curable composites is the fact that they can be sculpted intraorally to achieve the correct shape and colour. However, this does not always guarantee predictable aesthetic results. Composites may undergo colour changes depending on the kind of particles, brand name, photopolymerisation source and finishing techniques. Due to its polymeric…
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CT Dent introduces a case where its scanners were used to diagnose the patient. Images provided Cone beam CT images in the bone window. Axial, coronal and sagittal planes. Clinical info Implant analysis requested. Relevant history: please assess scan prior to implant placement. Diagnostic objectives Implant planned Sinus evaluation Rule out pathology. Findings Maxilla: no abnormalities…
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Chewing sugarfree gum could save billions worldwide, new research from Wrigley claims. According to the World Health Organization website, tooth decay and oral diseases rank fourth among the most expensive global health conditions to treat. Each week, millions of patients worldwide use private and public dental services, costing the world economy billions every year. Tooth decay…
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A third of parents don’t realise dental care is free for children, a new survey has revealed. The survey, carried out by Mydentist, found that the British public is reluctant to visit the dentist due to a host of misconceptions over the cost of dental care. Nearly half (48%) of respondents didn’t realise under-19s in…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out its six-point manifesto for the General Election. It is calling on all parties to follow the lead of devolved nations to combat oral health inequalities as well as insisting that Brexit negotiations consider workforce sustainability, with over 20% of activity in England currently delivered by EU and overseas…
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Osteocare is sponsoring an OT Equator workshop programme to help dentists and technicians gain knowledge on modern removable prostheses and the opportunity to earn six verifiable hours of CPD. What is the OT Equator System? OT Equator is the innovative low profile attachment system designed to offer maximum stability and retention to prostheses providing a…
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Neil Sikka will be hosting a seminar covering a wide range of topics for principal dentists at The Shard this June. Covering a wide range of topics including empowerment, leadership and entrepreneurship, Neil will explain to delegates how he grew his single-chair practice into a booming 10-practice business in central London, with a team of 90 loyal…
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The dental implant market has been predicted to grow at 9.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2014 and 2020. That’s according to a new report from Persistence Market Research (PMR), which gives some of the main reasons for a growth down to: Technological improvements, such as 3D imaging, CAD/CAM, mini dental implants, etc Dental implant tourism…
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Find out what will be happening in the Dental Business Theatre at The Dentistry Show this year. The Dental Business Theatre is set to inspire and empower delegates at this year’s The Dentistry Show. The theatre will feature eight ‘Power Hours’ with industry-renowned double acts and panel discussions covering topics that will make a tangible difference…
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Dental professionals are becoming increasingly concerned over receiving negative online reviews, a new study has found. The study found that 50% of dental professionals had changed the way they practised due to the threat of a negative online review, such as taking more detailed notes and communicating more thoroughly with patients. Despite this 28.6% of…
