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Improving aesthetics after non-surgical periodontal therapy with Gemma Langford After successful non-surgical periodontal therapy, patients can often be left with healthy tissues but a less than perfect aesthetic result. Unfortunately, the nature of periodontal therapy means some of the gingival tissue will be lost to recession, the loss of the interdental papillae causing ‘black triangles’.…
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Colgate is challenging the nation to take its ‘Healthy mouth challenge’. Colgate aims to increase consumer awareness about oral health. The short, interactive quiz covers everything from teeth and gums, sensitive teeth and smile confidence, to fresh breath and whitening, providing advice and guidance. Once complete, the quiz will give a guide on the condition…
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Preventing cancer, cutting tooth decay in children and the population weighing less, are some of the challenges local councils will be able to track when they take over looking after the health and wellbeing of their residents. That’s according to health secretary, Andrew Lansley. ‘Those who make the most improvements will be rewarded with a…
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New research in oral health emerges all the time. Oral Health Science brought to you by Colgate, offers a convenient place to find interactive study highlights, full journal articles, audio summaries and email updates about the latest findings in oral health, all qualifying for verifiable Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Studies sited on Oral Health Science…
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January’s issue of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, is focusing on halitosis in The Big Issue section with four very different approaches to this most sensitive of dental conditions. Also in the January issue (out next week): • Reflective learning – what it is and how it can work for you • The NEW Chillout Zone…
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National Smile Month 2012 is getting some major high street companies and best-known brands on board its campaign. Aimed at helping a nation improve its oral health, it’s feeling the love from such comapnies as Wrigley’s Extra, Oral-B, Listerine, Steradent, Bupa, Denplan, Dencover, Lloyds Pharmacy, Aldi, Wilkinson and SleepRight. Despite major improvements in recent decades,…
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Win £500 for your practice in partnership with Oral-B! The Dental Hygiene & Therapy Award is designed to recognise the UK practice with the strongest, best established and well thought out preventive ethos, whether it be NHS, private or mixed. As a team, you will successfully communicate the oral health message to your patients, you…
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The winter meeting of the Irish Faculty of Primary Dental Care (IFDPC) went off with style at the end of last year. Held in Dublin Dental School on 19 November, the meeting brought dentists from all over the country to hear the speakers deliver their cutting-edge presentations. The event was supported by an educational grant…
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Oral-B power brushes purchased in dental surgeries have the same limited warranty as those purchased in retail outlets.· Providing they have a receipt for their purchase, customers can return the brush within a two year period in the unlikely event of malfunction.· P&G will either rectify the problem free of charge or provide a replacement…
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Oral health experts are supporting government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient’s lifestyle. ‘If the healthcare profession and particularly the dental profession discussed with their patients how their oral health could be improved, I firmly believe we would see the number of developing dental diseases fall across a…
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Oral health experts are supporting government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient’s lifestyle. ‘If the healthcare profession and particularly the dental profession discussed with their patients how their oral health could be improved, I firmly believe we would see the number of developing dental diseases fall across a…
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LonDEC (London Dental Education Centre), a joint enterprise between King’s College London Dental Institute and the NHS London Deanery, won a prestigious award at the 2011 Elisabeth Paice Awards for ‘Educationalexcellence in medical and dental education’. The team was nominated as winner in the category of ‘Best postgraduate education centre team’. The LonDEC team was…
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Oral-B power brushes purchased in dental surgeries have the same limited warranty as those purchased in retail outlets. Providing they have a receipt for their purchase, customers can return the brush within a two year period in the unlikely event of malfunction. P&G will either rectify the problem free of charge or provide a replacement…
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Do you work in a great team? If so, this is the ideal event for you and your colleagues. Bridge2Aid, (B2A) the dental and community development charity working in the Mwanza region of North West Tanzania, has arranged a fantastic fundraising event for teams of three to six people. Your team is challenged to walk…
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With practices continuing to be concerned about facing another year of economic challenges, the desire to gain a better understanding about practice performance is more compelling than ever. In order to provide dental practices with up-to-date, relevant information about key performance levels within their practice, Software of Excellence has launched the “Best Practice Check Up”…
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Although online appointment booking is commonplace in other areas of consumer life its appearance in the dental market is relatively recent. But although the technology itself is still being used by early adopters, Software of Excellence has already produced an online appointment system that integrates with a practice’s recall management to produce a software solution…
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In association with DB Dental Equipment, Heka Dental is inviting delegates to the Dentistry Show to a series of free 45-minute CPD seminars by Herluf Skovsgaard. Herluf will present practical advice that will improve the dentist’s practice efficiency and ergonomic wellbeing, enabling them to work less and earn more. Visitors to DB Dental’s stand E50…
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Pro-Tip Turbo disposable air water syringe tips guarantee the separation of air and water. The tips have a secure bayonet locking feature to prevent blow-off and a new high power air jet for more effective washing and drying. Pro-Tip Turbo is favoured by dentists as well as by leading dental equipment experts with extensive knowledge…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched a survey of members’ views on the acceptability of the government’s proposed changes to NHS pensions. It is also, for the first time ever, seeking members’ views on the appropriateness of dentists taking industrial action if such a course of action is considered necessary. Views are being sought…
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