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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is calling on the General Dental Council (GDC) to review and urgently remove restrictions on direct patient access to dental care professionals. The exact nature of how direct access is implemented is a matter for the GDC to decide, but the OFT is expecting the regulatory body to implement…
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Ben Underwood considers how applications are an everyday smart part of oral health care and not just glorified egg timers! What is an app? In information technology, an application (app) is a computer programme designed to help people perform an activity. How many people use apps? In March this year, Apple announced that 25 billion…
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Latest data suggests people are spending less on their health but are at increasing risk from hidden sugars in their diet, warn gum disease experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Excessive sugar consumption is not only a cause of tooth decay – it can also lead to plaque which harbours the bacteria that cause gum disease.…
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It was all smiles in the House of Commons last week when national charity the British Dental Health Foundation launches the UK’s largest annual oral health campaign. National Smile Month, taking place from 20 May to 20 June 2012, is the focal point for thousands of dental and health professionals to co-ordinate events and activities…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that oral cancer: improving early detection is to be included as a ‘recommended’ topic in its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme. At its meeting held last Thursday (17 May), members agreed to include the topic until new CPD rules and associated guidance come into force following the current…
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A leading dentist has recommended parents ditch fruit juice for their kids in favour of water and a handful of chocolate buttons. Kathy Harley, dean of the dental faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons, suggests many parents are unware of the erosive qualities of smoothies and juices. Manufacturers are required to publish nutritional content…
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The BDA’s Dr Susie Sanderson was at Buckingham Palace last week to be presented by the Queen with her OBE, announced in the new year’s honours list. Dr Sanderson is chair of the BDA’s executive board and has been a key player within the dental political arena for some time, playing a major part in…
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Like all good BDA members, I received ballot papers for its principal executive committee (PEC) and have sent them off in time for the deadline. Now I know who I am electing, it’s the guys on the ballot paper. What I don’t understand is what I am electing. When I vote in a Parliamentary election,…
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A Surrey-based dentist has been successfully prosecuted by the General Dental Council (GDC) and ordered to pay £2000 in costs for the illegal practice of dentistry. Richard Spencer, who formerly worked from Aberfoyle Dental Surgery, Epsom Road, Epsom, Surrey pleaded guilty at Redhill Magistrates’ Court to unlawfully holding himself out as being prepared to practise…
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Business of Dentistry (BoD) is hosting the first of its conferences – Practice Managers Conference, hosted by Sheila Scott. Located at the plush Whittlebury Hall, in Northamptonshire on 14 June, it’s a day jam-packed with useful hints and tips across a range of topics – topics that every practice manager will find crucial in the…
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Alison Thompson was awarded her prize money and certificate yesterday (Thursday) at her practice, The Dental Barn in Upper Dicker in Hailsham, east Sussex. Owner and hygienist Alison qualified in 1982 and founded The Dental Barn 18 months ago and now has a patient base of 500 local clients. The Dental Hygiene & Therapy 2011…
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As a nation we spend just £5 each week on health and it’s getting worse. Between 2005 and 2010, weekly household spend in the UK on health has declined by 25%. Our reluctance to invest in our health is particularly evident in relation to our oral health with millions of people continuing to run the…
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NHS dentists are being encouraged to develop leadership skills by applying for a clinical leadership fellowship. The national scheme is the only one designed for clinicians in all areas of the NHS across England. It offers a chance to develop personal leadership skills, career, and contribution to improving patient care. Dentist Mary Tomson, a specialist…
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Less than half of UK’s workers (43%) is allowed to take paid time off work to visit their dentist. The situation is even worse for parents, with just around one in four workers allowed to take paid time off work to take their children to the dentist. The survey, undertaken by the British Dental Health…
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Dr Ellis Paul is running a course on four-handed dentistry next Wednesday (23 May) in London. This course will teach you perfect posture, perfect vision and perfect team work with the dental nurse to: • Prevent back/neck pain • Improve the quality of the work • Enjoy your dentistry more • Give you a greater…
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Philips Oral Healthcare has several reasons to announce its diamond sponsorship of Dentistry LIVE in Diamond Jubilee year. One of which is celebrating the first anniversary of its technologically sophisticated DiamondClean Sonicare toothbrush. Superiority claims for the brush are based on independent clinical research – DiamondClean removes up to 100% more plaque from hard to…
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An important auction of Irish art will take place next week in aid of The Chernobyl Children’s Trust and The Moses FoundationThe auction will be held on 22 May in the Ambassador Hotel, Military Hill, Cork.• Viewing Monday 21 May – 10am to 8pm• Viewing Tuesday 22 May – 10am to 5pm• Prosecco reception at…
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Dentists in Northern Ireland are being urged to sign up for a new golf competition for members of the British Dental Association (BDA) NI branch that launches this month. The format will be singles match play, based on an initial draw, and proceeding on a knock out basis. The matches will be played over the…
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Practices in Ireland are being offered a free dental unit water assessment by Henry Schein Ireland in conjunction with Dentisan. The offer comes in light of claims made earlier this year that the death of an elderly Italian woman from Legionnaire’s disease can be traced back to the dental unit water line of her local…
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