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The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and was carried out by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, says that just one molecule of glucose metabolite glucose 6-phosphate (G6P) can lead to improper function of the heart. G6P builds up when people consume too…
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UK regulators have recently expressed concern about poor awareness and compliance with radiation protection legislation in dental practices and in some cases this has led to prosecution. All dentists should therefore be aware of the main UK laws and how they should be implemented in practice. The principal regulations are the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999…
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The Birthday Honours list last Saturday contained only one honour for a dental professional an MBE for Sue Greening. In the words of her local paper she ‘played a key role in the strengthening of community dental services, and of those for disabled people, in Wales.’ She became a consultant in the new speciality of…
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A world-class dental facility has opened in central London. Fittingly located in the heart of the medical district, the new multi-disciplinary centre of excellence is entirely dedicated to the health, well-being and rejuvenation of the mouth as well as facial care. The new centre extends over an expansive six floors of a Grade II listed…
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Beating off stiff competition from across the south west, leading dental manufacturer Prima Dental has won the Small Manufacturer of the Year Award in the Insider’s South West International Trade Awards. Organised by leading business magazine South West Business Insider, the awards seek to celebrate international business success stories across the south west and highlight…
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A career dedicated to community and special care dentistry earned Dr Sue Greening, clinical director of the Gwent Community Dental Service, the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, an MBE in this year's Queen's birthday honours. She received it for services to dentistry in the UK. Sue is a member of the Welsh Dental Committee and has…
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A team from Perfect 32 in Ladygate, which included a dentist, practice manager and dental nurse, filled the fun, educational afternoon with a presentation for more than 200 children. The team joined children in their classrooms to host educational workshops, teaching them about good oral health, brushing instruction using disclosing tablets and an oversized set…
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The June issue of DH&T focuses on how best to handle fear in the dental chair. Here, a look at how one dentist approaches dental phobics Many of us would rather be doing something else than visiting the dentist. Let’s be honest, even with the massive improvements that many dental practices have made over recent…
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A specialist healthcare support services provider, has joined an esteemed group of dental companies supporting the Dentistry Awards and the Dental & Hygiene Awards. FMC is delighted to welcome DBG, a company whose heritage includes working alongside dental practices for 20-plus years, providing training, compliance, engineering, materials and equipment. The Dentistry Awards 2013 ceremony takes place at…
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A specialist healthcare support services provider, has joined an esteemed group of dental companies supporting the Dentistry Awards and the Dental & Hygiene Awards. FMC is delighted to welcome DBG to its list of awards sponsors, a company whose heritage includes working alongside dental practices for 20-plus years, providing training, compliance, engineering, materials and equipment. The Dentistry…
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The research team – led by Ariane Berdal of the Universite Paris-Diderot and Sylvie Babajko, research director at Inserm Unit 872 Centre des Cordeliers – has shown these findings in the teeth of rats treated with low daily doses of BPA. Analysis of the damage shows characteristics that are common with a recently identified pathology…
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A look at how you can now have a presence online as direct access creates some new marketing opportunities While the GDC has yet to publish its new scope of practice and standards advice, the DH&T can use the current documents to guide them; this also includes the advice given to registrants regarding advertising their…
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The Department of Health (DH) is being urged to monitor whether patients are treating themselves at home – because of high dental fees and problems with emergency care. Labour described reports in one national newspaper – claiming some people were pulling out teeth with pliers and using household glue to stick down fillings – as…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) today launch the theme for their Oral Health Conference and Exhibition which takes place on 15 and 16 November 2013 at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in the heart of Birmingham. The theme of this year’s Conference – ‘Looking Beyond the Obvious’ is explained by BSDHT…
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And that transformation will be seen as surgeries test out the proposed new contract that the Department of Health (DH) has pledged to introduce. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has revealed how he is looking to Silicon Valley to help him overhaul IT in the health service, after recent setbacks. Speaking ahead of a speech to…
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The digital age has not only changed social interaction through the likes of social networking, but has also created a modern research method for students and professionals who want to access data instantly. Dentsply Academy webinars allow clinicians to further their knowledge and understanding through the means of online lectures and step-by-step tutorials. There is…
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FMC, who brought together some of the leading speakers from around the globe welcomed the crowds at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, one of London's most luxurious and beautifully situated conference centre, right next to Westminster Abbey. FMC’s CEO, Ken Finlayson, said: 'Dentistry LIVE was a fantastic success with plenty of teams attending. Over…
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Smiles Dental is investing £6 million and opening 10 new cutting-edge dental practices in the UK, creating more than 150 jobs over the next 18 months. In eight years, Smiles Dental has evolved from a start-up with one practice to now being the largest supplier of private dentistry across the UK and Ireland with 80…
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What is Skada Dentals’ background? As a qualified dentist Dr Amal Patel set up Skada Dental to bring premium quality dental materials from a variety of fields within dentistry, direct to dental professionals. With so many variations in quality available in the market, the ethos of the company has always been to take the guesswork…
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