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Here, Dental Protection provides answers to some commonly asked questions about dento-legal issues connected with tooth whitening and DH&Ts The law relating to tooth whitening will change on 31 October 2012. The new law increases the percentage of hydrogen peroxide allowed in tooth whitening or bleaching products to 6%, subject to conditions which include first…
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With a total of 1675 applications, this equates to 12 per every available place for medicine and 10 for dentistry; this includes around 14 and 16 applications per place respectively from prospective international students. The figures are based on applications received through UCAS by the 15 October 2012. The new medical and dental school has…
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Of these, 375 FTE were professors, senior lecturers and Lecturers, and 172 FTE were senior Clinical Teachers and Clinical Teachers. This reflects a 1% increase in total clinical academic staffing since 2010, making a fourth consecutive year of increase in clinical academic staffing levels. Numbers are now at their highest since the first survey in…
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According to the Department of Health, the amount of untreated dental disease amongst the prison population is roughly four times greater than the level found in the general population coming from a similar background. The prisoner profile is a familiar one across the UK; predominantly young men from deprived backgrounds with low literacy and educational…
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A dental practice, which has three surgeries in East Sussex, is changing lives by performing complete dental implants for free after winners are nominated on Facebook. Brighton Implant Clinic’s charity, The Smile Foundation, provides dental implant treatment for those in need of urgent surgery, but without the means to cover its costs. The Smile Foundation’s…
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Henry Schein Minerva’s laser courses are led by Dr Mark Cronshaw; an approved trainer for Biolase and the World Class Laser Institute. On 16-17 November, the Cardiff Henry Schein Educational Centre will host ‘A practical introduction to lasers in dentistry’ course that covers hard and soft-tissue laser dentistry. Offering 14 hours verifiable CPD, the course…
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According to retail sales analysts, purchases jump by 25% at Christmas and retail growth overall sees its biggest boost of the year. It is also the time of the year when more sales of small household electrical goods are made than any other. Meanwhile, dental research shows a rise in patient demand for tooth whitening…
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Dentalair, supplier of compliant surgery compressed air packages, has announced that all new compressor packages from 1 September 2012 will include, as standard, a written scheme of examination. This is to adhere to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, which is a legal requirement and is strongly advised to adhere to in the BDA Good…
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Dentist Direct has launched its first new spa-style practice, which aims to stamp out fear of drilling and injections among dental patients. Dentist Direct provides dentists with a new route into business through a dental franchise opportunity. This venture means that the company’s partners can run their own practices while receiving the support of head…
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Bruxism Awareness Week 2012 takes palce this week and provides a vital opportunity for both patients and dental practitioners to learn lessons about the condition, according to the dental splint professionals at S4S. The condition is believed to affect between 8-10% of the UK population. Characterised by teeth grinding and clenching, bruxism causes migraines, jaw…
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Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare (GSK), the makers of Biotène range of products, is sponsoring a lecture at the annual BSDHT conference next month to raise awareness of xerostomia. Developed by dental hygienist Rhiannon Jones, the presentation aims to cover both the prevalence and causes of the condition. Rhiannon will give insight into the impact on the…
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IDT Dental Products sells and supports GXDP-700, the new low cost, small field of view CBCT scanner from Gendex. The GXDP-700 can be purchased as an OPG unit and later upgraded to CBCT and/or cephalometric. Two fields of view (4cm and 8cm diameter) are available for high-resolution 3D scans. Prices for the OPG start from…
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Durr Dental has ignited innovation once again by taking a simple technology concept and refining it to its maximum potential. For a time now, the intraoral camera has provided both dentists and their patients with a revealing window into the realm of dental disease, conferring greater transparency and more lucid communication. Durr has consolidated a…
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DMG has introduced a special offer intro kit containing a 9ml Permacem 2.0 Smartmix syringe and five mixing tips for just £55 + VAT (available until 31 December 2012). Available in A2 universal, A3 opaque or transparent shades, Permacem 2.0 is perfect for use with all crown and bridge restorations including zirconia-based all-ceramic restorations. Zirconia-based…
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In these times of increasing and updated Care Quality standards, it becomes important to offer existing and potential patients the assurance that your practice is properly registered and in fullest compliance. Towards this end, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently launched a widget which allows visitors to your website to instantly access…
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Part 2: Performers By the time you reach the level of Performer, your career will be well on track and your earnings will have increased significantly. Your personal and professional commitments are likely to have changed considerably since you qualified, and you may now be looking to start a family or buy a practice. Income…
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To help raise money for the charity, CRISIS, dentist, Dr Nilesh Parmar, is holding an exclusive ‘Ice White Xmas Party’ charity event on Saturday 1 December in London. CRISIS, the national charity for homeless people, is dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change. Nilesh said: 'I’m very committed to…
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MP Alison Seabeck held an adjournment debate on oral health in the House of Commons earlier this week, bringing to attention the rising costs of oral health care. During her speech, the Labour MP referred to the Smiling Britain event, that last month brought together key oral health experts to discuss the European Platform for…
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The new law increases the percentage of hydrogen peroxide allowed in tooth whitening or bleaching products to 6%, subject to conditions, including first use by a dental practitioner or under their direct supervision. The change follows as an amendment to the EU Directive 76/768/EEC concerning cosmetic products. The amending Council Directive 2011/84/EU was published in…
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