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GDP Implant World will be held at the Park Plaza Riverbank, in London, where it will put its emphasis on getting clinicians and suppliers to meet face to face. In a field where new technologies and equipment are emerging all the time, it’s a unique opportunity to find implant suppliers, manufacturers and educators under one…
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The interactive site will include case studies, scenarios and FAQs. 'Focus on Standards' has been designed to help registrants test their knowledge on ‘Standards for the Dental Team’. Learning materials for each of the nine principles are included. The new Standards were developed following intensive consultation with patients and the public and took effect on Monday…
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Dentists detect around three quarters of all oral cancer referrals according to The British Dental Health Foundation, which is behind Mouth Cancer Action Month in November. Dr Taher Rashid, a private dentist in Farnham, Surrey, said: 'A valuable opportunity is being lost because in most cases the disease is already metastatic when it is diagnosed.…
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They are Jamie Nelson (1st), Rupal Shah (2nd) and Lydia Harris (3rd), and this special feature for Dentistry, highlights the qualities and skills that helped make them award-winning young dentists. Jamie Nelson Exceptional dedication to saving the tooth of a patient who had been told by another dentist that an extraction was the only remedy…
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The campaign also aims to improve patient access to clinicians who provide implant treatment. It amplifies and builds on the company's proven programmes which are already helping: General dental practitioners – gain confidence to discuss dental implant treatment with their patients and get involved with restoring the resultant cases Implant dentists – receive more case…
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Bedi OralCare is a new, Edinburgh-based company providing quality dental products to help improve the oral healthcare of those with specialist dental needs who, according to Professor Bedi, are currently insufficiently catered for in the UK. So recently, Bedi OralCare have launched their inaugural product, the BediShield, to help dentists carry out their day-to-day duties…
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Top 5 tips for the young hygienist. (1) Practice what you preach. Don’t forget that YOU are the standard so maintaining your own mouth is incredibly important. Be a role model for your patients, don’t breathe coffee breath on them. (2) Posture. Taking the time to make sure you are comfortable and sitting upright is essential…
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Cavities and abscesses were abundant in the teeth of our ancient ancestors, according to a study led by British scientists. Teeth from 52 skeletons dating back between 13,700 and 15,000 years showed evidence of widespread decay, due to a diet mostly made up of wild acorns and pine nuts. Both contain high levels of fermentable…
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Happy New Year. If you haven’t made your New Year resolution and haven’t yet submitted your self-employed tax return, then now is the time to do both. The end of this month means the deadline for submission of tax returns, but my friends in the accountancy world tell me that dentists are notorious for leaving…
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Did you know figures suggest that 1.6 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder, 40% of whom are bulimic? That’s according to Beat (www.b-eat.co.uk), which helps sufferers in the UK beat their eating disorders and runs Eating Disorders Awareness Week (24 February – 2 March 2014) with the aim of raising awareness…
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Then the evening went from better to incredible. Almost 700 members of the profession celebrated dental excellence after a large group of judges led by Amarjit Gill had selected winners and highly commended ahead of the evening. Held early in December in Leicester, these regional awards, recognise excellence in UK dentistry in nine regions. Award…
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Sir Bruce Keogh’s plans for seven day working hospitals and talk of more patient friendly hours for GPs has prompted some to ask whether it will be a requirement under our next contract to contain similar provisions. Will our motto have to be ‘Open All Hours’ (apologies to the BBC programme of that name)? Well…
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The difficulties experienced by many businesses in securing traditional forms of finance continues to be well-documented in the media. Given the gradual contraction of such facilities, it’s no surprise that many are now starting to explore other available options when it comes to supporting essential purchasing and cash flow requirements. In recent years, Lease Direct…
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In the letter [found here], signed by a plethora of dental VIPs and opinion leaders and headed by Tony Kilcoyne, NHS dentistry frailties are exposed. The letter questions government statistics and says that 'nearly half of all adults walk around with deep gum problems in their mouths.' Barry Cockcroft, chief dental officer at the department of…
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The competition is to be held at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) in spring 2014, after being shortlisted by winning first place at the King¹s Heat which took place at the Dental Institute on the evening of 13 November 2013. Elizabeth made it through to the final of this nationwide dental clinical…
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There is still a quarter of the year left where your practice’s performance needs to be managed, whether you are ahead or behind. If you are ahead of your targets, you will have patient expectations to manage as you run out of capacity, together with clinical colleagues, who may not appreciate a slow down in…
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The BDTA has now officially become the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), reflecting the increasing diversity of its membership and its ongoing commitment to actively driving quality standards throughout the industry. The BDIA represents more than 80% of the UK dental industry, making it the principal voice for manufacturers and suppliers of dental products and…
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Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have offered a diploma and Masters course in restorative dentistry. The certificate includes two modules: the foundations of restorative dentistry; and restoring teeth and tissues. The diploma includes two modules in advanced restorative dentistry, while the Masters consists of a dissertation. The programme has been designed so…
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The Oral Survival Guide contains practical advice to help look after teeth against holiday eating, drinking, smoking, drugs and oral sex. James Goolnik and his practice, Bow Lane Dental, have compiled the Oral Survival Guide to coincide with Dry January – a month-long alcohol awareness campaign beginning in January 2014. Commenting on the Dry January…
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