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A dental company that’s onside with Team UK for the Olympics welcomed business secretary, Vince Cable, to its offices this week. OPRO in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, played host to the MP as well as Emily Atkinson, of the Under 21 England Hockey Team, and Lawrence West, England Hockey’s communications manager. Dr Cable was led on a…
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This is how Birmingham’s new dental hospital and school of dentistry could look, the Birmingham Mail has revealed. Planning consent for the multi-million pound project, on the site of the former BBC studios in Pebble Mill Road, Edgbaston, was gained last November. And now the public are being asked to comment on these computer generated…
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Clinical research discovered people are three times more likely to suffer from severe gum disease if they are dependent on alcohol compared to an occasional drinker. A study, presented in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, also discovered when combined with smoking, the chances of developing severe gum disease further increased. ‘The crucial thing to remember…
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Clinical research discovered people are three times more likely to suffer from severe gum disease if they are dependent on alcohol compared to an occasional drinker. A study, presented in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, also discovered when combined with smoking, the chances of developing severe gum disease further increased. Chief executive of the British Dental…
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All delegates are encouraged to maximise their time during Dentistry LIVE by visiting the first class dental exhibition. With more than 60 of the world’s most innovative dental companies all under one roof, take time to discover which of the latest products and services are right for your practice. Coming out of a lecture with…
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Robert J Genco, DDS, PhD and Ray C Williams DMD, have written and published a textbook in collaboration with Colgate. Julian English reports Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician’s Guide looks at the relationship of oral disease to overall disease For centuries, the role of oral infection and inflammation in contributing to diseases elsewhere…
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A long-standing member of a dental groupis planning to block the takeover of his assocation. Ex-treasurer Neville Bainbridge of the Dental Professionals’ Association (DPA) claims to have received more than twice the number of letters required to call a special general meeting of the of the Association – which is being taken over by dental organisation,…
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National Smile Month has taken on a whole new look in its 36th year. Campaign organisers the British Dental Health Foundation have introduced the ‘Smiley’ alongside a new range of educational and promotional material to make the campaign the best on record. The campaign is also heading into the high street with support from major…
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Dental hygienists have formed a campaign group in order to influence the future of dental access to patients. Key DCPs are hoping to galvanise fellow DH&Ts into influencing the future of their profession. The Direct Access Action Group is campaigning for direct access to patients for dental hygienists and plans to keep colleagues in the…
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The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has played a key role in making sure dentists’ working in the NHS receive the correct pension entitlement. New guidance notes to accompany the Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR) have been produced by the NHS Pensions Service (NHSPS) and they are clearer and more comprehensive as…
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Dental hygienists have formed a campaign group in order to influence the future of dental access to patients. Key DCPs are hoping to galvanise fellow DH&Ts into influencing the future of their profession. The Direct Access Action Group is campaigning for direct access to patients for dental hygienists and plans to keep colleagues in the…
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With only one week left until the changes to the Annual Investment Allowance come into effect, Software of Excellence are offering 20% discount on Digital Imaging equipment. The Annual Investment Allowance is designed to encourage capital investment and the allowance for the current tax year is set at £100,000, meaning that businesses can purchase assets…
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Brendon Macdonald delivers a superb session on how to develop an integrated social media strategy to acquire, convert and retain patients. The ‘Social Business’ Gap! The Dental Practice social media blueprint, to avoid getting stuck on the wrong side!Social Networks are a great and easy way for you to communicate with your potential customers. Nowadays…
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Substandard foreign dentists are carrying out NHS work which then has to be corrected by UK trained consultants. Chief Dental Officer Barry Cockcroft will raise the concerns at the next meeting of the General Dental Council, after government was warned of the poor patient care. Ipswich MP Ben Gummer has urged health ministers to step…
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Students who are overweight are risking losing their teeth caused by a fatty diet and not eating fresh vegetables regularly. The study, undertaken in Japan, looked at the oral health and eating habits of more than 800 University undergraduates, and compared the levels of gum disease between students who were classed as underweight, normal weight…
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Almost one in four NHS dentists has suffered from work-related stress in the last year, according to a new survey. The annual NHS Staff Survey revealed 23% of respondents had endured the work-related illness. In addition, 10% say they have been victims of discrimination and a further 13% endured harassment, bullying or abuse from patients…
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A typical dental practice made a net profit of £125,691 in 2010/11. That’s according to statistics released by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL). This is a decrease of just under 10% compared with the figure of £139,569 in the previous year. Across the board fee income has dropped and expenses…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is holding a national conference on Tuesday 17 April focusing on the role of continuing professional development (CPD) in dentistry. Bringing together a wide range of speakers from across the four countries of the UK, the event will consider the themes of: • CPD and professionalism • Effectiveness of CPD…
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Continued professional growth and updating of skills is key to the development of any specialty, especially in one so dynamic and ever changing as aesthetic medicine, but in tough economic times keeping up with essential ongoing education can take a back seat. That is why, at Cosmetic News, the ethos has always been to provide…
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