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A dental hygienist and therapist has lost her fight against a rare lymphoma (12 August 2012), writes therapist Amanda Gallie. Kirsty Sandom had a passion for excellence dentistry and was a dedicated dental therapist and hygienist and an accomplished artist. She trained as a therapist in 1997 through a grant from the North Wales Community…
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A dental hygienist and therapist has lost her fight against a rare lymphoma (12 August 2012), writes therapist Amanda Gallie. Kirsty Sandom had a passion for excellence dentistry and was a dedicated dental therapist and hygienist and an accomplished artist. She trained as a therapist in 1997 through a grant from the North Wales Community…
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Singapore minister of health, Gan Kim Yong, met with staff of the Medical Protection Society and DPL at the end of July to discuss issues of mutual interest such as support and regulation of health professionals in the UK and Singapore. The chief executive of MPS, Simon Kayll, medical director, Dr Priya Singh and Dr…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has reiterated its pledge to protect the General Dental Practice Allowance (GDPA) in Scotland at a time when NHS funding is threatened. The BDA’s 2010 Scotland Manifesto emphasised the importance of protecting the General Dental Practice Allowance, which grants dentists up to an extra 12% on their NHS earnings. The…
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Teeth whitening, Botox and dermal fillers are set to be included in a major review of cosmetic surgery and procedures following the PIP breast impact scandal. The British Dental Association and the General Dental Council will submit evidence to the Department of Health as part of its consultation into the cosmetic surgery industry, they confirmed…
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Providers of primary dental services in England will not initially be subject to licensing by Monitor, a government consultation suggests. The proposal is outlined in a Department of Health consultation paper Protecting and promoting patients' interests – licensing providers of NHS services, and considers: • Who will be licensed by Monitor • How licensing…
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The deadline for pre-registration to the DH&T Awards has been extended! Calling all dental care professionals, you still have time to enter the 2012 Dental Hygiene & Therapy Awards. Join the many hygienists and therapists who have already entered, travel to London and celebrate in style! The DH&T Awards are brought to you by DH&T…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has said that continued vigilance will be essential in assessing the pilots for a new dental contract in England. General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) chair Dr John Milne has highlighted concerns arising from BDA focus groups. These include anxieties about the feasibility of implementation in small practices, the…
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New research from the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) reveals a significant proportion of patients (20%) are ‘warm’ to a variety of elective treatments although currently awareness of available treatments is quite low. The BDTA commissioned Bray Leino, one of the UK’s leading market research agencies within healthcare, to conduct the research amongst 1,500 members…
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Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school. That's according to a new study. In the week of the release of A Level exams, the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California reveals the educational effect of poor oral dental health. The report…
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After Team GB Hockey star Kate Walsh suffered a serious facial injury during the Olympics, a leading oral health charity believes it serves as a timely reminder for those requiring mouthguards to get fitted up. Mouthguards are an essential piece of kit when it comes to playing sports that involve physical contact. The British Dental…
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Private Laboratory Magazine is proud to launch the renowned Private Laboratory Awards. These awards are open for you to enter for a chance to win, a chance for glory, a chance to reward and recognise your team for their efforts, and a chance to stand out from your competitors in these challenging times. Standing out…
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‘Aesthetic Dentistry’s 25’ will find out who the real movers and shakers are in one of the most vibrant sectors of the dental profession. Anyone in the cosmetic dental field can register votes for who they feel are the true pioneers in this flourishing and dynamic sector. Which practitioners are leading the way, either…
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If you have never considered entering into industry awards then why not try something new this year. Winning a dental award has so many benefits for you and your practice. This year the Dentistry Awards will be presenting over 40 regional awards for excellence, if you believe you or your practice is a credit to…
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The British Dental Health Foundation today announced details of the UK’s largest mouth cancer action campaign, dedicated to raising awareness of the killer disease. Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in November and is sponsored by Denplan. The campaign will be calling on dentists, doctors, pharmacists to help educate members of the public about a…
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A dental charity is supporting calls on the government to add easy-to-understand nutrition labels on food packaging. The British Dental Health Foundation has announced its support for the response put forward by the British Heart Foundation and the Children’s Food Campaign to the Government on front of pack food labelling. Both organisations wants the government…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is reported to have decided that a paper should be drawn up for its next meeting on 27 September, outlining proposals for direct access to dental care professionals (DCPs). The council meeting was held in Birmingham to avoid London because of the clash with the Olympics. It heard that…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is reported to have decided that a paper should be drawn up for its next meeting on 27 September, outlining proposals for direct access to dental care professionals (DCPs). The council meeting was held in Birmingham to avoid London because of the clash with the Olympics. It heard that an…
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The head of the University of Portsmouth’s Dental Academy, Sara Holmes MBE, has been selected for the most prestigious award in higher education for excellence in her field. The National Teaching Fellowship awards by the Higher Education Academy recognise excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning. Fellowship award-winners receive £10,000, which may be…
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