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The preparations for the UK’s biggest oral health campaign – National Smile Month 2012 – officially get underway today. The new-look campaign is being kick-started with a free giveaway of 10,000 ‘smileys’ – the official symbol of the 2012 campaign – and a new website. The first 2,000 eligible organisations will be able to register…
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A dental leader is calling on hygienists and therapists to influence the future of their profession. Sally Simpson, president of the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) has urged members to get involved in the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) study in order to get the ball rolling on direct access. In a…
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The 2011 Dentistry Awards evening was a huge success celebrating top class award-winning dentists and practices from across the UK. More than 600 guests flocked to The Athena in Leicester on Friday to spend an evening of wining and dining before the ceremony itself, hosted by cutting-edge comedy magician Paul Zenon. The theme of the evening…
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This year, the AOG is planning a trip to South Africa in February 2012. The trip, aimed at all dentists, is designed to invite people from all over the world to join in with the work AOG does. For the past 40 years, the group has expanded, extended their contacts and become a magnet for…
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The British Association of Clinical Dental Technology (BACDT) has launched an online directory and information resource, www.DentureProfessionals.org, aimed at helping prospective denture patients make informed decisions about their dentures. The website includes a directory of BACDT accredited denture clinics and a host of denture resources, covering everything from caring for dentures to the types of…
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Applications are open for volunteers to sign up to help more than 3,000 homeless people for the 40th Crisis at Christmas, which runs from 23-30 December across London this year. More than 8,000 volunteers are needed to give homeless and vulnerably housed Londoners vital warmth and companionship over the festive period. The call for volunteers…
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The ban on dentists and doctors with HIV carrying out procedures that might potentially lead to blood contamination could soon be lifted, the Department of Health (DH) announced today (Thursday) on World AIDS day. A consultation into relaxing the restrictions placed on the work that can be undertaken by HIV positive healthcare workers was launched…
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The ban on dentists and doctors with HIV carrying out procedures that might potentially lead to blood contamination could soon be lifted, the Department of Health (DH) announced today (Thursday) – World AIDS day. A consultation into relaxing the restrictions placed on the work that can be undertaken by HIV positive healthcare workers was launched by…
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Software of Excellence has a new Guru business development manager Jackie Coventry. Jackie joined the company in September and brings to the team 10 years of sales and marketing experience, having previously worked for a leading consumer product company. Jackie takes over Guru from Matt McColley who has now taken up the role of UK…
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This world-class hands-on workshop takes place on Friday 10-Saturday 11 February 2012 at the Royal Society of Medicine, London. The full-day seminar on Friday 10 February will cover the most important aspects of adhesive dentistry for performing all types of bonding procedures. The topics covered will include: principles of adhesion, the best bonding systems & techniques,…
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Almost 6,000 General Dental Council (GDC) registrants have responded to a survey recently carried out as part of the GDC’s review of its mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme. The GDC commissioned ERS: Research to undertake an online survey exploring what registrants think about CPD. The findings will contribute to the wider review that is taking…
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Researchers are developing a new method for determining exactly how to optimally prepare a tooth to place a crown on it. The method is expected to result in significantly cheaper and faster treatment, and improved quality and reliability of the crown replacements. Dentists will soon benefit from a computer program being produced by a group of…
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The majority of patients visiting dental practices would like to be checked for mouth cancer, the results of a new survey have revealed. The findings showed that nine in ten patients (88%) would like to be checked for the disease. Despite the public’s desire to be checked for cancer, only one in seven people (14%)…
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Webber on Endo is an outstanding one-day seminar designed for both general practitioners and endodontists. Join world-renowned endodontist, Dr Julian Webber, on Friday 9 December for his evidence-based exploration of this area and ensure you continue on the right path towards endodontic excellence! Delegates will benefit from Dr Webber’s incredible experience as a world-renowned clinical endodontist,…
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Not everyone is comfortable visiting the dentist. It could be a bad experience from childhood, or just the thought of having treatment that puts you off. Either way, too many people forego a necessary procedure or don’t visit their dentist regularly enough. The inevitable result is poor oral health. Working out where the problem lies…
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This month saw the launch of DH&T, a brand new magazine for dental hygienists and therapists in the UK. Subscribers will receive eight issues each year, and will be able to claim 16 hours of verifiable CPD per year. With clinically relevant articles, legal features and focuses on key oral health issues, new innovations and…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has secured agreement from the Department of Health (DH) that the two bodies will work jointly to find a way of replacing the Seniority Pay Scheme for dentists. Agreement was reached at a meeting between BDA General Dental Practice Committee chair, John Milne, and executive member, Eddie Crouch, and…
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Dentist Martyn Amsel has had a late practice cancellation for his next 4-handed course and use of The Wand. It takes place on 7 December at the A-dec showroom in London. If you know anyone who would like to attend the course at such short notice, they have places available at a discounted rate of…
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November saw a very hairy month for all the male staff at Westdale Dental in Nottingham. All had agreed to take part in Movember to help raise money for men’s health charities to ‘change the face of men’s health’. After a tentative start, the soup strainers soon became visible and many a patient was commenting.…
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