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Charity talks dentistry on Radio 4

Bridge2Aid founder and clinical director, Dr Ian Wilson, spoke to Radio 4’s Sandi Toksvig as part of a Medics Abroad feature during her Excess Baggage programme. Sandi also spoke to Dr Marie Charles who runs an organisation which places volunteer doctors and nurses in developing countries to impart their skills to local medical workers. Ian…

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Hall technique hailed a hit with kids and decaying teeth

The Hall technique is being hailed a huge success at dealing with children’s decayed teeth – and experts say it could eventually be used on adults. The results of pilot studies have been so promising that the UK’s NHS has pumped £3 million into a nationwide study of the technique, which involves sealing decay in,…

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Metal crown solves kids’ painful tooth decay

Dentists are testing a painless method of dealing with rotten teeth that dispenses with the drill. And while the technique works only on milk teeth, experts say it could eventually be used on adults. The results of pilot studies have been so promising that the UK’s NHS has pumped £3 million into a nationwide study…

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Perfect dental patient referrals?

United Smile Centres is hosting a special referrals seminar for clinicians seeking to learn more about the benefits of patient implant referrals. Running from 10am–3pm on Friday 23 March, the special event will be held at The King’s Fund, in Cavendish Square, London, and will outline the many ways working with United Smile Centres can…

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Dental show ends with a fanfare

The Dentistry Show closed its doors to great fanfare this March as organisers announced that the 2012 show was ‘the best event yet’. With thousands of delegates in attendance at the NEC in Birmingham, The Dentistry Show featured a world-class conference line-up with speakers including the likes of Barry Cockcroft, Tif Qureshi, Linda Greenwall, and…

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Celebrity smiles prove a talking point for clinic

While she may not have had the X-Factor in America, Cheryl Cole’s smile remains the number one choice with female patients at a leading North East dental practice. In a survey recently launched by Queensway Dental Clinic, patients were asked to choose their preferred celebrity smile with 48% voting the Newcastle-born singer’s the most desirable.…

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UK mouth cancer cases to rise by quarter by 2030

Mouth cancer cases in the UK are set to rise by nearly a quarter by 2030, according to cancer researchers. The International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts that a little under 8,000 new cases of mouth cancer will be diagnosed each year in the UK by 2030, an increase of 23% compared to 2008.…

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What’s new from Colgate

Colgate is committed to developing products and services to help support your clinical practice, and invites you to visit Dentistry Show stand J40 to discuss the latest updates with their professional team. These updates include: • The launch of a new, effective and clinically proven whitening system, offering your patients visibly whiter teeth in 3…

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Composi-Tight 3D Best for Class II’s

The Composi-Tight 3D Sectional Matrix System from Garrison Dental Solutions has been named the 2012 Top Sectional Matrix and Preferred Sectional Matrix by The Dental Advisor. Composi-Tight 3D produces tight anatomically accurate contacts at the height of contour with virtually zero flash. This is accomplished with three dimensionally contoured Soft Face tips that conform to…

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UK mouth cancer set to rise by quarter by 2030

Mouth cancer cases in the UK are set to rise by nearly a quarter by 2030, according to cancer researchers. The International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts that a little under 8,000 new cases of mouth cancer will be diagnosed each year in the UK by 2030, an increase of 23% compared to 2008.…

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Direct access? We don’t always need a BDS

As a retired dentist and a long admirer of BDJ editor, Stephen Hancocks, I might be expected to take his part in this disagreement between him and the hygienists over Direct Access (DA). Sorry Stephen, but I don’t. I think you are wrong. A couple of conversations I had last week might illustrate this. The…

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Hygienists clarify ‘direct access’ in open letter to profession

A group of hygienists are calling on dentists to ensure they understand exactly what direct access will mean for patients should the profession forge ahead with it this year. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is currently examining whether the private and NHS dentistry markets are working well for patients – and this includes an…

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‘Time and cost’ impact on CPD learning

A GDC survey reveals that online learning is generally the preferred learning style of more than half of all GDC registrants. The GDC published the findings of its recent survey today (Tuesday) which explored what registrants, stakeholders and providers think about mandatory continuing professional development. Key findings include: · Online learning is generally the preferred…

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‘Time and cost’ impact on CPD learning

A GDC survey reveals that online learning is generally the preferred learning style of more than half of all GDC registrants. The GDC published the findings of its recent survey today (Tuesday) which explored what registrants, stakeholders and providers think about mandatory continuing professional development. Key findings include:· Online learning is generally the preferred learning style…

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Hygienists slam ‘simplistic’ view of direct access

A group of hygienists are calling on dentists to ensure they understand exactly what direct access will mean for patients should the profession forge ahead with it this year. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is currently examining whether the private and NHS dentistry markets are working well for patients – and this includes an…

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Dental training and networking opportunities

Choosing EXACT from Software of Excellence not only exposes you to a fully integrated business solution, but also opens the door to a wealth of practice management expertise designed to help you achieve a level of proficiency that makes EXACT an indispensable extension of your practice team. With over 15 years’ experience, Software of Excellence’s team…

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‘Bad breath’ compound speeds up stem cell development

The compound responsible for bad breath may help speed the development of stem cells from dental pulp into valuable treatments for patients. That’s according to Japanese experts who have discovered that hydrogen sulphide, the gas responsible for the rotten egg smell and halitosis, can be harnessed in this way. This is the first time liver…

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‘Bad breath’ chemical key role in stem cell work

The compound responsible for bad breath may help speed the development of stem cells from dental pulp into valuable treatments for patients. That’s according to Japanese experts who have discovered that hydrogen sulphide, the gas responsible for the rotten egg smell and halitosis, can be harnessed in this way. This is the first time liver…

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The Fast Track to beat queues

With so many new things to see and hear about from Software of Excellence at this week’s Dentistry Show, dentists will want to maximise their time at Stand F15 and can do so by completing a Best Practice Check Up and booking a VIP FAST TRACK appointment. Following the success of VIP Fast Track at…


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