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According to the study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, three in every five (60%) 18-29 year-olds made no attempt to quit smoking. Only one in four (25%) attempted to quit while one in seven (14%) lasted more than 30 days without lighting up. The study also noted the number of young people…
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It couldn't be easier – just go to Kent Express' competitions page, www.facebook.com/KentExpressDentalSupplies/app_224396475227, enter your details, and 'like' its page to claim your discount code. Already liked us on Facebook? You can still get the discount code by going to the competitions page and completing your details to claim your discount code. Offer valid…
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Subscribe to any journal for five years and chose a second for just £99. Quote code 5YR299 on your order. Limtied time offer, available until 19 February 2013. Phone 0800 371 652
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A survey of more than 1,600 people across the UK has revealed how few patients think about complaining about their dental professionals. The 2012 General Dental Council Annual Patient and Public Survey can be read in full here. Very few (2%) of those who say they have visited a dentist say they have complained or…
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Dentists are now legally able to provide higher strength tooth whitening to patients. But the new regime brings with it heavy penalties for those who breach the conditions which accompany the regulations, warns Andrea James, head of Healthcare Regulatory with George Davies Solicitors. She points out that if you breach the law, the maximum penalty…
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ICDE Anniversary celebrations are back for 2013 as the 28-29 June will see Ivoclar Vivadent mark the second anniversary of the prestigious UK International Centre for Dental Education (ICDE) in Leicester, with yet another exciting two-day programme of hands-on seminars and lectures. Following the success of last year’s first anniversary event, which saw over 150…
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Health secretary Jeremy Hunt recently announced plans that the NHS will ‘go paperless’ by 2018, with the aim of saving money and improving services. This announcement comes at the same time as the release of a Department of Health commissioned study, confirming that better use of technology in the NHS, such as digital text messaging…
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A five-year subscription of DH&T is available for just £99 – normal price £275! Quote code DHT5YR on your order (offer available until 16 February 2013). Visit www.fmc.co.uk/shop/dental-hygiene-and-therapy/ or call 0800 371 652
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The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is advising dental professionals thinking of storing their patient records on virtual servers that individual consent from patients may be needed. Some dental professionals may have concerns about their legal and ethical responsibilities when using virtual servers accessible over the internet, known as ‘data clouds’, to store patient information. The…
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Having applied to run in aid of numerous charities and been rejected, Becky received an email from Breast Cancer Care offering her a place in this year’s London Marathon, just 88 days before the event itself. The email arrived at a very opportune moment just days after Becky had received the devastating news that one…
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On Friday 15 March 2013, Manan Ltd, the UK’s full service dental marketing agency, will be 'doing something funny for money' for Red Nose Day, by hosting a ‘Mini World Cup’ Challenge at its offices in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire… and you’re all invited! In a bid to raise funds and change the lives of people in…
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A healthy smile and fresh breath are essential ingredients for those hoping to make a perfect impression on 14 February. And with a smile being one of the first things you notice about a potential partner, it has never been more important. The Department of Health has today announced a £30 million boost for NHS…
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The Six Month Smiles Short-Term Ortho System uses clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, and treatment times are just six months on average. No orthodontic experience is required. The award-winning hands-on course provides the dentist with the knowledge and confidence to begin treating patients and growing their practice the following week. The ongoing support from Six…
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Tif Qureshi and James Russell recently delivered a training course for the Inman Aligner in LA, where they were delighted and humbled to be joined by three of the most prolific and influential professionals in dentistry – Pascal Magne, Ross Nash and Rick De Paul. Renowned for their exceptional skills and for leading the global…
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A dentist has been struck off by the General Dental Council (GDC) following a public hearing into allegations he made false claims to the NHS. The allegations heard by the GDC’s Professional Conduct Committee were in connection with incidents that happened between 2000 and 2008 when Thomas Shanks (Registration No.54323) was working at T Alan…
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The results of an independent inquiry into allegations that the General Dental Council (GDC) failed in its statutory duties were published this week. The report – by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care – followed its investigation into concerns raised by former chair of the dental regulators, Alison Lockyer. Alison resigned as…
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Post-war Labour prime minister, Clement Atlee, was a man of few words. A junior minister, who had just been sacked, asked him why. ‘Not up to the job’, was alleged to have been the terse reply. I cannot claim to have read the three volumes of Robert Francis QC’s Mid Staffs report, nor indeed all…
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The Safendo endo motor is a root canal treatment device, which uses a brushless electric motor with a speed range of 150-2000 rpm to control speed and torque more accurately. The unit has a built-in apex locator, comes complete with foot pedal, file holders, hooks, charger, motor rest and a 1:1 contra-angle handpiece and is suitable…
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This battery-powered unit is self-calibrating, has a 0.1mm length determination and has five different settings of apical adjustment around the minor diameter for excellent working length determination. The large LCD display has a real-time graphic of the root canal and a beep alarm to indicate the apex when the display number on the LCD is…
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