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The fresh warnings for dental foundation training (DFT) places has come from the British Dental Association (BDA), it is arguing that sufficient places must be made available in time for the second round of allocations taking place in the summer. The BDA's chair of ethics, education and the dental team, Dr Judith Husband, has written…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking to recruit up to 35 Investigating Committee panel members, comprising approximately 13 dentists, 11 dental care professionals and 11 lay members. The GDC is the regulatory body for dentistry in the UK, and maintains a register of 102,000 dentists and dental care professionals. The Investigating Committee (IC) plays…
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NHS staff are dedicated and hard working says the secretary of state, Jeremy Hunt MP. I am prepared to give MPs the benefit of the doubt and say that they are also ‘dedicated and hard working’. But whereas NHS staff, including dentists, will receive a derisory 1% pay increase, MPs are in line for a…
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It is often said that dentures are not an alternative to having natural teeth, they are an alternative to having no teeth. There are limitations in terms of retention, function and aesthetics once the natural dentition is lost. Before treatment commences, there must be a comprehensive consenting process, including explanation of what is actually achievable.…
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My preventive ethos is simple, I encourage patients to attend regularly for reviews and spend time brushing well with the appropriate cleaning kit twice a day. The periodontium is the very foundation for teeth and it is important to have a strong and healthy foundation for a beautiful smile. Research shows that inflammatory diseases of…
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Following the introduction of The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 in May last year there is some confusion regarding the interpretation of the regulations and the role of risk assessments in relation to the use of safer sharps and recapping. Edmund Proffitt, policy and public affairs director at the BDIA, said:…
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Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare, manufacturer of Corsodyl mouthwash, has launched a new mobile app to help support dental professionals with the use of the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE). The app provides information on: Background to the BPE codes Description and clinical image of each BPE code Summary of recommended treatment. Developed by the British Society of…
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Marketing theorists talk about the 'marketing mix' for a reason. Any successful marketing strategy is founded on an ability to combine all appropriate elements into a 'product' that satisfies customer demand, is supplied at an acceptable price and of which the target audience is aware. Traditionally dentists have not had to worry too much about…
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Bridge2Aid (B2A) is delighted to report that, exactly eight weeks after launching its urgent appeal, the charity reached its target of £50,000. CEO Mark Topley said: ‘This is all due to our generous supporters, and we can’t thank them enough. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to our emergency and are humbled by the generosity…
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Exactly eight weeks after launching its urgent appeal, Bridge2Aid (B2A) has reached its target of £50,000. CEO Mark Topley said: ‘This is all due to our generous supporters, and we can’t thank them enough. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to our emergency and are humbled by the generosity and kindness shown by so many.…
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It is a strange time in dentistry at the moment. The younger generation of dentists is finding it difficult to secure their dream jobs in a general dental practice. When I joined dental school in 2008, job security was almost a guarantee and being a dentist made you almost exempt from the uncertainty of job…
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The clinical programme included a wide variety of topics from smile design to tissue management around implants, dental bleaching and aesthetic results with anterior composites. Sessions were delivered by a speaker-line up including internationally renowned professionals such as Christian Coachman and Newton Fahl sharing their expertise with delegates. New to 2014, the GDP Theatre was…
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Mustafa heads up a group of national associations, employers and educational institutions working to improve the quality of apprenticeships. As testament to Mustafa’s work promoting apprenticeships, he was invited to 10 Downing Street for a reception to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Mustafa Mohammad said: ‘It really was a great honour to be invited to 10…
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Dental professionals have until 21 March 2014 to have their say on proposals to change continuing professional development (CPD) requirements in dentistry. The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on proposals to change the rules that govern CPD requirements for registrants. Dental professionals and the wider dental sector, including those involved in delivering and supporting…
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Dentists across the UK are being encouraged to take part in No Smoking Day by promoting quit aids and directing patients to local support services within their practices. Taking place today (12 March 2014), the theme of this year’s campaign is ‘V for Victory’ to encourage smokers to keep up the battle of giving up…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on proposals to change the rules governing continuous professional development (CPD) requirements for registrants. Dental professionals and the wider dental sector, including those involved in delivering and supporting CPD in dentistry, are being encouraged by the GDC to respond to the consultation. Among the key changes being proposed…
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This brings the total number of dental schools that have joined the orthodontic training programme to seven. The Invisalign University Programme has been deemed an integral part of the course for post graduate dentists as they train to be orthodontists, which recognises that aligner treatments are now accepted as a mainstream orthodontic treatment. Since its…
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Surgeons and dental professionals from a variety of countries including the Czech Republic, Egypt, Kenya, India, Iraq, and Nicaragua joined their UK counterparts at Britain’s oldest royal surgical college to receive fellowship and membership diplomas in recognition of their success in achieving the required standards in the rigorous surgical and dental examinations. In addition, the…
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The vast majority of patients are able to get a dental appointment when they want one, a survey reveals, in sharp contrast to long queues to see a general practitioner (GP). In a poll of 450,000 people, only 5% of those who sought dental treatment in the past two years said they failed to get…
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