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Running a successful dental business relies heavily on a practising dentist’s ability to build a patient list for the duration of their career. With this in mind, we consider the changing plaque management needs of patients over a lifetime. Brought to you by Johnson and Johnson, the makers of Listerine. The recently published Child Dental Health…
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Dentistry has been making headlines in the national news for all the wrong reasons this summer. First there was a report from the Royal College of Surgeons about the concerning levels of tooth decay amongst children. Department of Health figures show the third most common reason for children being admitted to hospital is for dental…
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Dentists are regular savers but need to invest their money more effectively if they want to achieve their saving goals. This advice comes from Wesleyan, specialist financial adviser for dentists, who found nine out of 10 dentists save regularly, typically saving over £250 a month, with an average saving pot of £10,720. ‘Everyone has something…
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Zhermack welcomes Amanda Jukes as the new sales consultant for UK and Ireland. The newly created position reflects the company’s commitment to the UK market, that continues to represent growth for the brand and delivers the demands of increasing opportunity in the area. In her new position, Amanda will develop solid customer relationships and provide support…
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One in five parents in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk have never taken their child to see the dentist. That’s according to a new study from Mydentist, which shows 19% of the parents in East Anglia have never taken their child to see the dentist – the lowest number in the country. ‘Tooth decay and poor…
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The Dentistry team lets you know what went on at Dentistry 15. On the 19 and 20 July, Dentistry and FMC welcomed delegates to Dentistry 15, a two-day event set at Twickenham Stadium, which featured six dental learning zones: Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Dentistry Live, The World Aesthetic Congress, CPD Dentistry UK, The ADI Academy and…
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Teenagers missing breakfast could be one of the most common causes of bad breath, a new study has shown. The study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, shows that teenagers are almost twice as likely to suffer from bad breath when they skip breakfast, with almost a fifth of the participants questioned admitting that they…
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As part of its launch campaign, DMG UK is offering 100 readers a free pack of four of its new DMG Minidams. To claim your pack simply email carlotta.eden@fmc.co.uk quoting ‘DMG Minidam’, along with your contact details. What is DMG Minidam? The new DMG Minidam is a handy silicone shield for isolation of the proximal…
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The top five mortgage lenders will not lend to newly self-employed dentists, regardless of income. These figures come from PFM Dental, who undertook a review on comparison website Moneysupermarket.com, to find that self-employed dentists without at least two years of accounts were barred from obtaining a mortgage. ‘We based our review on a first-time buyer wishing…
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The management team at Moody Terrace Dental Practice Ltd decided they wanted to create a more positive future which, for them, meant leaving the NHS to go private. Here, practice manager Rachael Dodd shares the story behind what they did and how Practice Plan supported them. Although the two principal dentists at the practice, Adam…
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New advice from the SACN recommends the Government cuts the recommended intake of ‘free sugars’. The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on the Government to listen to the advice given by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) to reduce the burden on the NHS. The BDA has gone on to launch an online petition to David Cameron inviting both…
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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 different fields of dentistry. Tipton Training has been sharing its wisdom with dentists for over 25 years now, during…
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Jeremy Hunt has announced plans for a seven-day-week NHS in England during his speech at the King’s Fund recently. The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, also mentioned a six week negotiating period for the service, and the British Dental Association (BDA) has said it is unconvinced that the seven day service will be financially…
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The socket left by an extracted tooth is more than just a place where food can get caught and the tongue can ‘worry’ the gap. It is also a place where disease can weaken bone. Surgeons typically fill this socket with grafting material, but a barrier placed over the graft may help the bone regrow even…
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The BDA has called for a coordinated joined up partnership to tackle the crisis on children’s oral health. These latest calls came after My Dentist published a survey showing how a lack of understanding around oral health among parents is costing the NHS £22 million a year, with tooth decay being the leading cause of hospital admissions…
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Snowbird Finance Limited is pleased to announce that it has received full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its credit broking services. This authorisation enables Snowbird to continue to offer consumer credit and carry out other regulated activities but to have to meet certain requirements on approved persons, reporting and complaints procedures. It also enables…
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Updated guidance has been published on the friends and family test to help make it more inclusive. The new guidance will be aimed at offering the test to children and young people – with special provisions for looked after children – as well as patients with learning disabilities, dementia, language and literacy issues or patients who…
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Emma gives her experience using Knight Dental smile design laboratory. To find out more information please visit www.knightdentaldesign.co.uk.
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Health-conscious men who spend time working out may be doing untold damage to their teeth, according to a leading dentist. Dr Ken Harris, of Sunderland’s Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry, has warned that the trend by twenty-something men to spend hours exercising is playing havoc with their teeth, and although the results may leave their bodies buff and toned…
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