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The General Dental Council (GDC) has been ‘scanning the horizon' [1] to see the changing face of dentistry and the implications of this on its role. It was assisted in doing this by many of the ‘great and good’ in the profession. The report listed many issues that will impact on the GDC’s future work.…
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A Rolls-Royce used as a mobile dental surgery during the First World War is up for auction. It will join the impressive line-up of motor cars at this year’s Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on Friday 12 July. The 1913 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp ‘Silver Ghost’ London-to-Edinburgh Tourer (estimate £600,000 – £800,000) was bought by…
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Preliminary research being carried out by University of California’s San Francisco’s School of Medicine suggests a link between gum infections and kidney disease. Previous medical research has already reported a correlation between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease. Now studies have shown that kidneys, like other major organs, are at a similar risk to be affected…
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The research demonstrates significant improvement in the delivery of personalised, preventive dental care. The study, entitled ‘Patient Stratification for Preventive Dental Care’, explored the influence of three key risk factors – smoking, diabetes and genetics – on tooth loss. By examining claims data from 5,117 patients without periodontitis throughout a 16-year period and conducting genetic…
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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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Ministers are under growing pressure to ease the heavy workload of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following accusations of poor care and cover-ups The CQC has been rocked by the revelation that it failed to investigate a spate of baby deaths at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The Patients Association led calls…
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A new study has identified heartburn may almost double the risk of developing mouth cancer. Researchers discovered that participants with frequent heartburn who were neither heavy smokers nor heavy drinkers had a 78% increased risk of developing mouth cancer. They also discovered taking indigestion tablets had a preventive effect among those who had frequent heartburn.…
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University applicants hoping to secure places on dental and medical degree programmes across the UK have a new test preparation tool to help realise their ambitions for clinical careers. Developed by Pearson VUE on behalf of the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) Consortium, the body which runs the UKCAT on behalf of 26 universities, the…
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The General Dental Council’s (GDC) new guidance Standards for the Dental Team was agreed at its meeting on 20 June. It will come into effect on 30 September, giving it time to be communicated in full to both registrants and the public. The new guidance has been two and a half years in preparation. This…
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The R and S cordless Easylight LED from Dental Sky allows for fast, reliable curing after a soft start of three seconds. This allows for a gradual cure of all composite restoratives, eliminating shrinkage that is often caused by curing the material too quickly. With pre-set timings of five, ten, 15 and 20 seconds the…
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Dental Sky is proud to report that the ‘Dental Advisor’ has rated its R and S Diamond burs very highly. With positive comments such as ‘can prepare several teeth with one bur’ and ‘nice assortment of shapes’ and ‘good bulk reduction with the coarse grit’, Dental Sky says that the report shows 90% of advisors…
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Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare (GSK) reports that recent research conducted by GSK amongst dental professionals confirms that Corsodyl is the number one recommended brand for the treatment of gum problems. 99% of dentists surveyed stated that they trust Corsodyl as a treatment for patients with gingivitis. The Corsodyl brand is synonymous with gum health and Corsodyl…
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The probe will investigate whether patients are being forced to travel too far to see a dentist, if they require help in the evening or at weekends. Embarrassingly, it comes less than three months after new out-of-hours arrangements were introduced – from the start of April – when the new Health Act came into…
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The Aquafresh brand supports the education of younger patients and their carers through the provision of Aquafresh kids motivation packs to dental surgeries. Now Aquafresh is expanding this initiative to encourage better brushing in the community, as well as in practice, with the ‘better brushing programme’. Every year numerous dental healthcare professionals and their practice teams undertake a wide variety of local…
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Dental Sky is proud to present its new updated and improved, stunning, full colour, glossy catalogue loaded with new features and products to help support dentists’ business and save money. Packed full with even more of some favourite leading brand materials and equipment, as well as Dental Sky’s own high quality products, dental professionals need…
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Have you ever worried about something so much that it completely overwhelmed you? You may think about it in the day (daydreaming), or worry about it at night (nightmares). The mind is a vehicle which shows us what we haven’t loved in this world and anything which keeps on occupying time and space in your…
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It’s fair to say that most practice management software incorporate the features you would expect to find; patient records, appointment diary, patient accounts, charting and clinical records, links to radiography software, medical history and allows NHS practices to transmit claims. What makes some software outstanding is the facilities it offers to spot problems before they…
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Last week’s health news was dominated by debacle engulfing the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Opinions voiced about the alleged conduct of the previous management team, under Cynthia Bower, echo those voiced by dentists during her regime. The question asked by commentators and politicians alike is whether patients can trust the regulators to supervise the actions…
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Four endo experts are back in central London this July to teach the very latest in modern technique, implementation and how to boost your performance to improve the profitability of your practice. Join Pierre Machtou, Martin Trope, Gianluca Gambarini and Julian Webber for this star-studded CPD event. Where else could you catch four international endodontic…
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