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More than half of the world’s population are burdened by untreated oral health problems. New research has discovered that 3.9 billion people worldwide are affected by oral health conditions, with tooth decay and cavities accounting for more than one in three (35%) cases. As well as untreated decay, the research identified severe gum disease as…
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I am continually being asked by practice owners why Pearl Dental Software is so inexpensive, well before answering that question let’s see what the prices are. For a one surgery practice the cost is £39 + VAT per month regardless of the number of computers on which Pearl is installed. A typical sole practitioner may…
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A child-led study by Queen Mary, University of London has challenged the common perception that children fear a trip to the dentist. The research shows that even the most anxious child can cope well with their feelings if they are treated with honesty. Following the research project, academics from Queen Mary’s Drama department and the…
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Bur manufacturers, Prima Dental has pioneered the industry’s first bur iPad app to give dentists unrivalled access to the company’s vast range of bur products. Dentists can use the iPad app to browse the company’s product range, which in total spans over 1,000 different types of bur, taking only seconds to make comparisons on the…
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. . . though this time we have doubled the chances of you attending by taking over two spectacular venues on two different dates. As the events are fast approaching and practice managers are keener than ever to get booked on, there’s limited availability remaining. This is what all the fuss is about! We’re making…
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The fight against plaque is never-ending; dental plaque is constantly forming in the mouth, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It is therefore important to ensure that patients regularly remove any food residue and bacteria, taking particular care with areas that are hard to reach. A quick glance at the most recent Adult…
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The financial stability of dental practices must be protected during the transition to any new contract in England, the British Dental Association (BDA) has stressed. In a speech to the 2013 Conference of Local Dental Committees, BDA General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) chair Dr John Milne warned that funding pressures, combined with the legacy of…
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An extra 20 dental practices have joined a dental pilot programme to test the new dental contract, Health Minister Lord Howe has announced. There are now 90 dental practices across the country helping to test different elements of the new contract. These sites will look at preventative oral health with a focus on better results…
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One of the most interesting debates at last Friday’s LDC Conference was proposed by Ian Gordon. It was one of several he proposed, but it concerned foundation training (FD) formerly known as VT. His proposal was simple, next year’s recruitment exercise should be postponed at least until the results of finals were known. There should…
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Consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities. That’s according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). The study sampled 68 subjects ranging in age from 12-15, and the authors looked at the dental…
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Saturday 29 June sees leading light Irfan Ahmad taking to the podium once again in Gateshead for Kerr’s roadshow. This follows an overwhelming response to Kerr’s series of events that started in November 2012, and had concluded with a grand finale in London in March of this year. Today’s materials allow dentists to achieve long-lasting,…
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That's according to a national university league table published this week. The Guardian University League Table 2014 ranks the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry degrees fourth in England (sixth and eighth respectively in the UK). The rankings rate the courses above similar courses at other universities in the wider South West region.…
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Dental Protection has announced the date for the13th annual Premier Symposium. Organised by Dental Protection and Schülke, this year’s Premier Symposium will take place on Saturday 23 November at The Shaw Theatre in Euston Road, London. This year’s event includes an outstanding line-up of internationally known speakers who are acknowledged experts in their field, and…
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Colgate DCP Research Awards, in partnership with the Oral Dental Research Trust (ODRT), support research of clinical relevance, carried out by dental care professionals, with special emphasis on preventive care. A maximum of four awards up to the value of £5,000 are presented annually. The 2013 awardees were presented with their certificates by Professor Angus…
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Colgate DCP Research Awards, in partnership with the Oral Dental Research Trust (ODRT), support research of clinical relevance, carried out by Dental Care Professionals, with special emphasis on preventive care. A maximum of four awards up to the value of £5,000 are presented annually. The 2013 awardees were presented with their certificates by Professor Angus…
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The recent British Dental Conference & Exhibition held in London was the setting for a Colgate Oral Health Network session entitled ‘Improving Periodontal Health in Practice: Preparing for care pathways and skill mix’. The session was chaired by Eric Rooney, Consultant in Dental Public Health, and chair of Pathway Review Group, involved in devising care…
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The recent British Dental Conference & Exhibition held in London was the setting for a Colgate Oral Health Network session entitled ‘Improving Periodontal Health in Practice: Preparing for care pathways and skill mix’. The session was chaired by Eric Rooney, Consultant in Dental Public Health, and chair of Pathway Review Group, involved in devising care…
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The new Alpha autoclave from Prestige Medical has been designed to offer dental practices an affordable sterilisation solution. Those looking for cost effective means of sterilising instruments, Alpha sets high standards for speed, efficiency and performance. Highly efficient, yet compact, its capacity to process six full sized trays is twice as many as its nearest…
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Bored of books? FMC now have a selection of DVDs to help you top up on your verifiable CPD points the easy way and even better they are all half price! Catch up on some of the most thought provoking UK dental seminars of all time from conferences such as World Aesthetic Conference, CPD Essentials…
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