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Public health campaigners issue a challenge to Thomas Back, the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Responding to the election today of Thomas Back as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, Malcolm Clark, coordinator of the Children’s Food Campaign, said: ‘The world is facing an obesity crisis of epidemic proportions, with…
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As a leading organisation in healthcare learning, Prodentalcpd has many links worldwide to authors, editors, and medical experts. These contacts collaborate to bring members over 600 e-learning modules that reflect the most up-to-date developments in the industry. Prodentalcpd has invested in a number of partnerships such as the collaboration with the British Association of Dental…
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These are the findings of a study by Sharmila Sarin, supervised by Dr Koula Asimakopoulou, and colleagues from King’s College London that were presented today (Wednesday) at the Division of Health Psychology's annual conference in Brighton. In the study, 60 participants completed the Slade Body Satisfaction Scale and a Visual Analogue Scale, assessing satisfaction with…
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Edinburgh Dental Institute is part of the University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s top 20 universities, which has an international reputation for the quality and value of its teaching and research, for both on-campus and distance learning. EDI places emphasis on individual teaching and learning with excellent teaching, guidance and clinical supervision. It’s learning…
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Escarcel, a new study supported by Glaxosmithkline found that almost one in three young adults suffer from tooth wear and that dentine hypersensitivity is extremely prevalent in young adults. Escarcel also highlights the need for an earlier screening and management programme. Escarcel looked at tooth wear risk factors and found that those with frequent acidicfood…
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Dental professionals should pause for thought before they pull out a patient’s tooth, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) warns today (. Claims for erroneous extraction are rising, an analysis of files has revealed, as are other requests for assistance. In the six year period between 2006 and 2011, the DDU received 138 claims and…
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Bad breath or halitosis, remains quite a taboo subject in modern society, and the majority of us would be quite embarrassed to be told we have the symptoms. It is, however, a condition that affects millions of people, and it is important that sufferers have access to non-judgmental advice and support. As a dental professional,…
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Ministers have vowed to change the law to give the General Dental Council (GDC) the power to impose checks where concerns emerge. A Department of Health (DH) announcement, at the start of September, set out plans to introduce language checks for doctors. This came following a four-year battle. But dentistry has been told the DH…
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Dentalair, supplier of oil-ree compliant compressed air packages to the dental industry, has relocated. They are now at Media City in Salford Quays, joining BUPA, Lowry Centre and the BBC at this prime location. A spokesperson for Dentalair said that the new custom-built workshops and distribution warehouse, together with a purpose-built training centre, gives the…
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Mouth Cancer Foundation consultant, Nicki Rowland, is announced as the keynote speaker at two of the Health Days at Hull College Group’s Fresher’s events on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 26 September. Thousands of students from all Hull College campuses including Queens Gardens, Park Street, Cannon Street and the KC Stadium will hear Nicki talk…
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According to figures obtained by former health minister and Lib-Dem MP, Paul Burstow, age discrimination is rife in the NHS. Elderly people are routinely being denied potentially life-saving treatment simply because of where they live, the figures suggest. The questions I pose this month are: ‘Is NHS dentistry any better?’ ‘Does NHS England deny dental…
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Dentists with NHS pensions valued close to the Lifetime (pension) Allowance may need to act now to avoid a tax penalty from April 2014. The current pension limit of £1.5 million allows a dentist to take NHS pension benefits of up to £65,000pa without a tax penalty. However, with the limit set to reduce to…
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Next Wednesday, September 11th, KaVo will be broadcasting a live webinar all about Ergonomics and their importance to today’s dentist. With 2 out of every 3 practicing dentists suffering from some form of musculoskeletal disorder caused by poor working practices, Ergonomics is something that shouldn’t be ignored. The webinar will be hosted by Dr. Ihsan…
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Young Dental Hygienist & Therapist of the Year 2012, Kirstie Thwaites, shares the passion that made her a winner When the business manager at one of my practices suggested I enter the DH&T Young Hygienist & Therapist of the Year Award, I was more than a little uncertain. I love my job and always aim…
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Dental practices can meet ‘best practice’ requirements for instrument decontamination in as little as 60 minutes with the three step Prestige Medical solution. The reduction in processing time results with significant cuts in cost and time is vital when practice incomes are being squeezed. In association with our partners, The Dental Directory, the stand will…
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Cosmetic dentist James Goolnik is staging the premiere of a short documentary film to raise funds for a dental charity. Dentaid will receive the proceeds from the screening of the Dental Project Malawi, a short film about the plight of those living in the south east African country, at The Roof Gardens in London’s High…
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Smile Concept is dedicated to providing mentored training pathway in restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry. Its range of courses is designed to expand skills of the dental practitioner using a varied range of teaching methods and clinical mentoring. Facilities are state-of-the-art with a lecture room, clinical skills facility, and a dedicated teaching surgery with video/audio…
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Meet the Dental Sky team over a coffee and popcorn in its American diner on Stand G06. They’ve got some rocking offers crammed into their 60 page bumper monthly brochure,including all the big brand names as well as deals from their exclusive R&S, Clinix, Medibase and Dento Viractis ranges. Or visit stand G05 next door…
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Since direct access got the green light in May, some DCPs are now permitted to plan treatment for patients for all skills included in their scope of practice (what they are trained and competent to do), without a prescription from a dentist or the patient having to see a dentist first. What does this REALLY…
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