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Ian Brack has been announced as the permanent chief executive and registrar for the General Dental Council (GDC). Replacing Evlynne Gilvarry on an interim basis since January, Ian has now been offered the role on a permanent basis starting from Monday 16 May. ‘I am extremely pleased to be joining the GDC on a permanent basis,’…
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The number of five-year-olds with tooth decay has dropped to its lowest level since 2008, according to Public Health England. The latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) show that less than 25% of five-year-olds now suffer from tooth decay, compared with 31% in 2008 and 27% in 2012. PHE claims an estimated 166,467 five-year-olds…
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Cavitron introduces its new Cavitron Touch, which it claims offers an improved scaling experience. Cavitron offers advanced solutions for every scaling and air polishing procedure. A wide variety of systems include the Bluezone and Tap-On-Technology features, which deliver improved patient comfort benefits synonymous with the Cavitron name, and help to elevate the standard of care…
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Treating the dental health of those suffering with diabetes early could save money in the longer term. New research looked into how looking after gum health could help to reduce healthcare costs amongst people newly diagnosed with diabetes. The study looked at 15,000 newly-diagnosed patients with type-2 diabetes and it found that those who had…
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Firestar, a healthier alternative to sugar-filled energy drinks, is looking for votes to win this year’s Voom. The energy crystals are a revolutionary new product that the manufacturers claim is better tasting, stronger, healthier, better value and easier to carry than most energy drinks and shots and Firestar has been shortlisted in Voom, a competition to pitch to Richard…
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Private dental care costs have jumped by 42% compared with last year, with the average check-up now costing £51. This is according to the latest figures from Whatclinic.com, which looked at the fees charged by 14,000 private dentists in 20 towns and cities around the UK, and it found private fees can vary dramatically by…
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Bur damage to adjacent teeth is a common problem in everyday dental practice. Research shows that 70% of adjacent teeth suffer damage during class II preparations. Fenderwedge prevents damage to the adjacent tooth and gingiva that commonly occurs during class II preparations. Fenderwedge is a combination of a steel plate and a plastic wedge. Meet…
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The GDC has launched a new scheme to help support those dental professionals going through fitness to practise proceedings. Dental professionals told the regulator, through an online feedback form, that stress was the main issue when dealing with the fitness to practise (FtP) process, so the General Dental Council (GDC) has partnered with Samaritans to…
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Dr Patel explains why the UCL Eastman Dental Institute Restorative Dental Practice programmes are so beneficial. The Restorative Dental Practice programmes at UCL Eastman Dental Institute (EDI) cover fundamental topics such as treatment planning, occlusion, aesthetics, endodontics, periodontics and much more. Dr Mahul Patel successfully completed the MSc in restorative dental practice and now teaches…
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The fourth NHS Confidence Monitor has been launched for dental professionals to have their say on NHS dentistry. The survey was started to gain an insight into dental professionals’ confidence in the future of NHS dentistry and it monitors: Future career prospects Remuneration levels Getting the balance of treatment versus prevention within the NHS right…
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Dentistry at King’s has been ranked the best in the UK, and has risen to fourth in the world. That’s according to the latest figures from the QS World University Rankings, which ranks the top universities across 42 subject areas, assessing them on academic reputation, citations to publications and employer reputation to give an overall…
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Densah burs by Versah – osseodensification, changing osteotomies. Now in the UK www.versah.co.uk.
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Dental professionals are being asked to take to social media to support good hand hygiene. The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and Association of Clinical Oral Microbiologists (ACOM) are calling for the support at 8pm on Thursday 5 May after saying they would post the message ‘hand hygiene supports safe dental care’ on their…
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With the dental team more focused than ever on communicating effectively with patients to influence their commitment to daily prevention, Johnson & Johnson considers how best to approach the issue of plaque management. Brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Ltd. Plaque is a major cause of gum disease1 and according to the group B consensus report…
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We are calling on Dentistry.co.uk readers to support Peter Douthwaite. Peter, a 23-year-old from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is suffering from a rare form of spinal cancer – cervical chordoma, which affects just 50 people worldwide per year. Peter has undergone proton beam therapy in Switzerland, debulking surgery in the UK and treatment with an investigational drug.…
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First Smiles is set to return on Friday 17 June, which will bring oral health education to children’s classrooms. The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) members will go to schools and nurseries across the UK to educate children on the importance of good oral health and teach them the skills they need to…
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Which courses will prove to be a sound investment for your time and money? Dr Malcom Edwards, director of postgraduate dental education at the University of Central Lancashire finds out. Patients’ expectations regarding the aesthetic outcomes of treatments have increased markedly over the last couple of decades. We have also seen a rise in the…
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Philips has launched its new power toothbrush and toothbrush app, called Sonicare for Kids Connected, at The Dentistry Show. Designed to ‘make brushing fun and engaging’ the new power toothbrush has been created for children from three-10 years old and it offers measurable results through an interactive app to help motivate children to brush more…
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Shivana Anand and Komal Bhabra give five top tips on how to portray a positive image of dentistry to a child. You either love them or find them challenging, but treating children can be one of the most rewarding aspects of dentistry. For every penny that we have heard ‘I had the worst experience as…
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