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London team investigate oral health of London 2012 athletes

It was to investigate the oral health of elite athletes and the impact of oral health on training and performance. The study is led by Professor Ian Needleman with Dr Paul Ashley, Dr Aviva Petrie, Professor Stephen Porter and Professor Nikolaos Donos, working with the London 2012 Polyclinic Dental team led by Professor Farida Fortune…

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Female NHS dentists on increase

An increasing number of female dentists are working for the NHS, with the gap between male and female numbers narrowing. Of the almost 23,000 high street dentists who performed NHS activity in 2011/12; 44.5 per cent were female. This is up from 43.5 per cent on the previous year and from 38.8 per cent in…

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iPhone app recruits ‘new generation’ of dentists

The web-based app can be installed on smartphones and can be used to browse for positions by location, job role or area. It can also be used to contact the IDH recruitment team directly.
  Matt Reeves, head of resourcing at IDH, said: ‘Sixty four per cent of dentists access the internet for professional purposes, mainly…

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Dentists top ‘good service’ poll

Dentists offer the best customer service of any profession. That’s according to a recent poll which reveals 47% of people rating them highly. In the study of 1,000 UK consumers by customer service training firm, Results International, 47% of people said they think dentists have a good customer service attitude compared with just 27% who…

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BDA celebrates contributions to dentistry

Thirteen individuals who have made outstanding contributions to dentistry have been honoured by the British Dental Association (BDA) in the organisation’s 2012 Honours and Awards it has been announced this week. BDA Fellowship, which is awarded in recognition of outstanding and distinguished service to the BDA and the dental profession, has been conferred on three…

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Dentists’ NHS earnings fall by 8.2%

The average taxable income from NHS and private earnings for all dentists in England and Wales in 2010/11 was £77,900, compared to £84,900 in 2009/10 and £89,600 in 2008/09. In England the average was £78,300, and in Wales £71,400. There were wide differences between practice owners £117,200, (down 8.5% per cent decrease) and associates £62,900,…

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Countdown to CPD deadline begins in earnest for thousands of DCPs

With less than a year to go until the end of the first five year cycle of continuing professional development (CPD) for tens of thousands of dental care professionals (DCPs), the General Dental Council (GDC) is urging employers to ensure their dental team know exactly what’s expected of them. On 31 July 2013 more than…

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Unlock £10,000 for dental charities

This year, BDTA Dental Showcase is switching to e-ticketing, which means big savings in postage costs.  To encourage delegates to register online, the BDTA will be donating up to £10,000 to dental charities chosen by you.  All you need to do is to go to www.dentalshowcase.com, register for your e-ticket and vote for the dental…

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BoD announces Practice Managers’ Conference in Edinburgh

Following the huge success of their initial Practice Managers' Conference, which was held in Northamptonshire in June, the Business of Dentistry (BoD) has announced that it will host another conference in Edinburgh to satisfy the overwhelming demand from dental practices in Scotland and the North of England. The Conference will be held at the King…

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Calling all students for a lifetime opportunity

Henry Schein Minerva and Bridge2Aid’s (B2A) relationship continues to thrive as the two join forces once again to offer fourth-year dental students the opportunity to join the 2013 Tanzania Elective.   Taking place in July 2013, students will have the opportunity to work in Tanzania for two weeks on an organised programme and have the…

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Spa practice stamps out fear of drilling

National firm 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 hit the dental scene just over a year ago to provide dentists with a new route into business through a joint venture dental franchise (JVDF) opportunity.   This…

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The Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2013

The Smile Awards are back as the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards and the 2013 ceremony promises to be more exciting and more glamorous than ever before. FMC wants to reward the brilliance behind those sparkling UK smiles with an evening of high praise and fine dining. Have you created a beautiful smile? Then it’s time to…

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Online uni opens for hygienists and therapists

O’Hehir University will open its virtual doors to students on 1 September at www.ohehiruniversity.com. O’Hehir University is an international, online educational institution for hygienists and therapists holding a certificate or diploma who want to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Oral Health. The aim of O’Hehir University is to recognise the academic and clinical…

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Online uni opens for hygienists and therapists

O’Hehir University will open its virtual doors to students on 1 September at www.ohehiruniversity.com.  O’Hehir University is an international, online educational institution for hygienists and therapists holding a certificate or diploma who want to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Oral Health.            The aim of O’Hehir University is to recognise the academic and…

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September is Oral Health Month

This September, The British Dental Association and Colgate are partnering to raise awareness of oral health as part of overall health. Colgate Oral Health Month, now in its 10th year, aims to inform and educate the general public on the importance of good oral health, and to encourage communication between dental professionals and patients. The…

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September is Colgate Oral Health Month

This September, The British Dental Association and Colgate are partnering to raise awareness of oral health as part of overall health. Colgate Oral Health Month, now in its 10th year, aims to inform and educate the general public on the importance of good oral health, and to encourage communication between dental professionals and patients. The…

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Improving perio health in style

A number of key decision makers and specialists in periodontology, dental public health and restorative dentistry came together recently to review the latest additions to the wealth of clinical evidence on Triclosan & Copolymer at an event held within the superb English Heritage site of  Wellington Arch in central London. Dr Anousheh Alavi, scientific affairs…

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Improving perio health in style

A number of key decision makers and specialists in periodontology, dental public health and restorative dentistry came together recently to review the latest additions to the wealth of clinical evidence on Triclosan & Copolymer at an event held within the superb English Heritage site of  Wellington Arch in central London.    Dr Anousheh Alavi, scientific affairs…

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Dentist in £5,000 charity bike ride

A dentist is completing a 960-mile charity bike ride in September, hoping to raise £5,000-plus for oral cancer.   Cycling from Land’s End to John O'Groats, Simon Nocton is taking part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain event, which sees hundreds of people participate for various reasons, including fundraising. Simon, sponsored by Straumann, has entered…


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