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The key to good communication between dentists and patients is adequate time being available, MPs and Peers heard yesterday (4 July 2012). Speaking at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry’s 2012 Summer Reception, Dr Martin Fallowfield, recently elected chair of the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) Principal Executive Committee, emphasised to Parliamentarians the importance of time…
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Dental practices are reminded to ensure they are ready to deal with Olympic fever this summer. The world’s biggest sporting event, which kicks off on July 27, could cause staffing and transport issues for many practices, so it is crucial to start preparing now. More than 14,000 athletes from around the world will be competing…
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Being bullied in any area of life is atrocious for the victim, their loved ones, and often for those who witness it, too. Many of us spend the majority of our time at work; it is a massive area of our lives and to be bullied at work is totally unacceptable. In my experience the…
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Conscious sedation can offer a real alternative to those with dental phobia or patients undertaking extensive treatment. The change in regulations regarding general anaesthesia over the years has lead to an increase in uptake of sedation services in both the primary and secondary care settings. The majority of conscious sedation in the UK is carried…
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Jacky Hart Dip DT (RCS) Dip DH has joined the judging panel for these awards. She graduated as a dental therapist/hygienist from the Eastman Dental Hospital in 2001. She is a member of the BADT and the BSDHT. Since qualifying, Jacky has completed full training on tooth whitening. In the meantime… now it’s your turn!…
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A rapid response unit saves lives – a rapid response to a patient complaint can save face. DDU dento-legal adviser Nick Torlot explains how… There are a variety of reasons to trigger a complaint, but many complaints involve communication problems of one sort or another. These could range be: • The attitude of the…
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We go Stateside as hygienist and founder of http://www.dentalbuzz.com/, Trish Walraven, paints a picture I live in Texas, and work in a box. Well, not really. But at the same time, really! This box, like most boxes, has four walls. There’s a ceiling and a floor, too, but those aren’t what drive this story. It’s…
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The British Dental Health Foundation is looking to educate the public on good oral health after scientists discovered severe gum disease could be linked to an increased risk of head and neck cancer cases caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The study found patients with HPV-positive tumours had significantly higher bone loss, a key…
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With over 10 years’ experience of problem solving in the dental market, Classic Dental Cabinetry has announced its range of inexpensive, simple solutions for compliance with HTM01-05. Classic Dental Cabinetry (CDC) can supply ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions for worktops, sinks and taps tackling the major areas of compliance. Alternatively it can provide full bespoke solutions suitable for…
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New research reveals that 70%* (9.7 million) of people with bad teeth say it’s negatively affected their lives. And with 14 million people saying they have bad teeth – that’s almost a third (29%) of the adult population that are risking decay to their mental wellbeing, as well as their teeth. Oasis Dental Care carried…
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Bharat Sheth, managing director at Micro Minder Plc, is embarking on a landmark charity walk called LOVE OF FAITH later this month. It aims to raise money for a cause close to his family’s heart, the welfare of deaf-blind and impoverished children in some of the world’s least developed countries. Calling on support from the UK…
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Herluf Skovsgaard’s ergonomics report contains a treasure-trove of practical advice that will improve practice efficiency and ergonomic wellbeing. Heka Dental’s bespoke Unic treatment centres combine aesthetic beauty with ergonomic efficiency. Available in a wide range of inspirational colours, Unic is the embodiment of feedback from patients, dentists and service engineers, its inviting appearance and carefully…
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This is an excellent time to try Chairsafe microfibre or economy wipes – buy two packs of 250 microfibre wipes or two packs of 600 Chairsafe economy wipes before the end of June for £8.30+VAT each. Chairsafe economy wipes are available at less than £1.39 per 100 wipes. Chairsafe disinfectants comply with the newly reclassified…
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Planmeca Romexis is comprehensive software for acquiring, viewing and processing 2D and 3D images. The new cephalometric analysis module facilitates the daily work of orthodontists, bringing valuable benefits to orthodontic planning and treatment. The new Planmeca Romexis cephalometric analysis module provides flexible and easy-to-use features for creating cephalometric analyses and composing superimpositions of 2D cephalometric…
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Voco is extending its successful Grandioso line by adding a new set for chairside fabrication of indirect composite inlays. The Grandioso Inlay System set makes 15 indirect composite inlays. Chairside fabrication is simple and quick, making it unnecessary to involve a laboratory in the process. There is also no requirement for the use of expensive…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced the first awards under its new education accreditation scheme, which was launched at the Oral Health Conference & Exhibition at Bournemouth in November 2011. The scheme aims to ensure a consistency of quality and standard for Continuous Professional Development educational material used by its…
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The new Saraya UD9000 compact, wall mountable, touchless, infrared dispenser accurately dispenses hand disinfectant or hand soap: · New compact surgery dispenser (152x100x290mm)· Simple wall mounting with double-sided adhesive pads (supplied)· Dispenses either hand soap or hand disinfectant from 1.2L sealed refill packs· Lockable key-operated, tamper-proof dispenser· One-button operator adjustable dispense count (clinical/surgical)· Battery operated…
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The R&S cordless Easylight LED from Dental Sky allows for fast, reliable curing after a softstart of three seconds. This allows for a gradual cure of all composite restoratives, eliminating shrinkage that is often caused by curing the material too quickly. With pre-set timings of five, 10, 15 and 20 seconds the easy-to-read digital display…
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The new high quality R&S Tri-Scaler Compact from Dental Sky is surprisingly economically priced. With a detachable, autoclaveable handpiece the Tri-Scaler Compact features three options – scaling, periodontal and endodontic functions. It is very simple to operate and incorporates a power function switch for complete flexibility. Five tips are included with the Tri-ScalerCompact. The larger…
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