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Dentists from the EU are four times more likely to be struck off than dentists trained in the UK. Figures published by the Daily Mail after a Freedom of Information request show that over a third (37%) of the dentists struck off over the last three years qualified elsewhere in Europe, whilst dentists from abroad make up only 16%…
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The number of claims exceeding £100,000 in compensation and legal costs against dentists has quadrupled, according to the DDU. The Dental Defence Union (DDU) settled 11 claims that exceeded £100,000 in 2015, compared with only two in 2006. Over the last decade, the DDU claims it has paid almost £5 million in compensation claims that…
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Amit Patel explains how effective it can be to move the console into a more comfortable position. For more information visit belmontdental.co.uk/future.
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A revolutionary new treatment claims to be able to eradicate periodontal disease in all patients. A study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, used microbiologically-guided laser irradiation of periodontal pockets, in conjunction with scaling and root planing, to eradicate advanced periodontal disease in 100% of the 2,683 patients. ‘Currently periodontal disease is…
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Dentists are calling on the Scottish government to confront the rise in oral cancer in Scotland. The British Dental Association Scotland (BDA Scotland) has today launched its five-point plan and has told all parties in Scotland to confront the issue of oral cancer in the country and extend pioneering preventive programmes to include more deprived…
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Over half of patients who visited their GP with dental issues were prescribed antibiotics, according to new research. In a 10-year retrospective study, experts from Cardiff University and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board found patients preferred to visit their GP rather than the dentist, with more than half of the consultations resulting in unnecessary…
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Chiral Systems explains how to effectively introduce a new practice management system. Bringing new technology into your dental practice can increase productivity, patient communication and ensure better compliance. However, implementing a new practice management system can be a daunting prospect. As a business owner, the potential downtime, drop in productivity and revenue during the transition…
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Dentsply introduces its Ceram.x Universal restorative and explains how it works. As specialists in developing advanced technologies for superior dental restorative materials, Dentsply has brought another ‘first’ to the profession with the introduction of Ceram.x Universal. This universal, radiopaque restorative for anterior and posterior restorations in primary and permanent teeth is indicated for the fabrication of…
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Dentists are calling on the Welsh government to use proceeds from the sugar tax to invest in preventive care. The British Dental Association Wales (BDA Wales) has also asked for the next Assembly Government to cut NHS dental charges in a bid to tackle the oral health epidemic in Wales. These points are included in…
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Clearcorrect explains the process and biology of clear aligner therapy. For more information visit clearcorrect.com.
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The GDC spent over half a million on legal costs and staffing changes during the whistleblowing enquiry. Information, released under a Freedom of Information request to the General Dental Council (GDC), also found a £250,000 bill to leading international PR firms for a range of services, including preparing Bill Moyes, chair of the GDC, and…
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The Dentistry Top 50 deadline has been extended. Due to unprecedented demand we have decided to extend the deadline to give you time to get your vote in for the Dentistry Top 50. It is a great chance to make sure the person you feel is the most influential in UK dentistry gets the recognition…
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If you’re having trouble extracting teeth, the mechanical periotome Luxator LX, from Directa Dental Group, will help. For more information visit directadental.com. Meet with Directa at The Dentistry Show, NEC Birmingham, in April, Clinical Innovation Congress, London, in May and the BDA British Dental Conference and Exhibition, Manchester, in May.
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Amit Patel explains how patients have become much more consumer orientated and what to speak to their dentists face to face. To find out more visit belmontdental.co.uk.
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that the NHS dentistry payment system is failing patients most in need. A new survey from the BDA has been released exactly 10 years after the current NHS contract was introduced. Findings from the BDA’s survey show that: 93% of dentists report that chasing government targets is limiting their…
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Parag Shah explains why postgraduate courses, like those at Tipton Training, should be something dentists undertake sooner rather than later. Becoming a successful dentist can unlock many benefits, such as financial freedom and more spare time to share with family and friends. At Tipton Training dentists have the opportunity to learn more and become more experienced in…
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Some Easter eggs contain 10 times the recommended daily sugar intake for children, a new study has shown. Dental experts are now calling for Easter eggs to be subject to a sugar tax, after the study found that most Easter eggs contain more than the recommended daily sugar intake for children, with some large eggs containing…
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Public Health England has launched the Eatwell Guide to highlight the dangerous effects hidden sugars can have on our oral health. The guide is a visual way of showing how to keep a balanced diet, whilst highlighting the negative effects fruit juices and smoothies can have on our oral health. ‘There is a real problem in getting…
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Practice Plan is using social media to promote the importance of reducing sugar in our diets. Using the hashtag #PPSweetFreedom, Practice Plan will be posting educational updates on its Facebook and Twitter pages for dental practices to share and follow via their social media accounts. ‘The issues around the amount of added sugar in our diets…
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