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One of the first financial announcements made by the coalition government was the intention to scrap the Child Trust Fund (CTF). This was greeted with disappointment by CTF providers and financial services commentators, who pointed out that prior to the introduction of CTFs, fewer than 1 in 5 parents were saving for their children, whereas…
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Men are almost twice as likely to die from mouth cancer and statistics consistently show they are less likely to consult with a doctor than women. But with rates of incidence and mortality rising at an incredible rate, men can no longer afford to ignore the increasing threat of a killer disease. Mouth cancer cases…
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Mhari Coxon reviews a DVD-Rom that brings to life clinical anatomy images for dental hygiene ‘This is a piece of software is a DVD-Rom developed to support dental hygienists mainly with their dental anatomy studies either as students or as revision. It is aimed at dental training bodies with permission to use all images royalty…
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This winter, Wrigley is celebrating 100 years since landing on our shores and bringing its world famous chewing gum to the UK. To mark its centenary, Wrigley has been back through its historical archive and is publishing a fascinating series of photos alongside a ‘then and now’ look at the company history. Here, some of…
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A mother-of-twins from Hertfordshire is over the moon to have won free Zoom! tooth whitening treatment in our winner of the month. Louise Glazer, of Potters Bar, was randomly picked from the list of new subscribers to www.dentistry.co.uk for patients. A delighted Louise says: ‘I am so happy to win this treatment as I have…
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The UK’s first dental clinic dedicated to lingual orthodontics is embarking on an exciting new phase this month. It still majors in lingual orthodontics but following a redesign and building work, the Wimpole Street practice is now bigger and brighter while retaining its three-pronged focus on specialist invisible treatment, cutting edge technology and health. Five years…
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Happythreads, the manufacturers of funky dentalwear, is running an exclusive competition for hygienists and therapists to win a uniform for each season of the year. The prize draw takes place on 11 December and one lucky dental professional will scoop one uniform set (top and trousers) for every season for 2012. Koi brings out new…
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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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A new mouthwash has been developed by a microbiologist which targets the harmful Streptococcus mutans bacteria – the main cause of tooth decay and cavities. In a recent clinical study, 12 subjects who rinsed just one time with the experimental mouthwash experienced a nearly complete elimination of the S. mutans bacteria over the entire four-day…
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An influential Federal Advisory Committee in the USA has voted to recommend that boys aged 11 and 12 are vaccinated against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The recommendation follows growing evidence that the vaccination will protect young men from a variety of cancers including mouth cancer. Girls in the USA and UK, around the ages…
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A new mouthwash has been developed by a microbiologist which targets the harmful Streptococcus mutans bacteria – the main cause of tooth decay and cavities. In a recent clinical study, 12 subjects who rinsed just one time with the experimental mouthwash experienced a nearly complete elimination of the S. mutans bacteria over the entire four-day…
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The General Medical specialist catalogue includes everything the modern dental practice needs, and is designed to make the provision of treatment quicker, easier and more profitable. It now has a wider selection including the new Quicksleeper 4 digitally controlled local anaesthetic delivery system and the latest products in the Physics Forceps range. The new Mectron…
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Booking is now open for the 2012 British Dental Conference and Exhibition: Your profession, your event. Taking place in Manchester from 26-28 April, next year’s event offers an exciting line-up of expert speakers and training seminars, as well as a large exhibition and a full social programme. The availability of a number of special ticket…
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The ever-changing interface between clinical dentistry, the many areas of law which impact upon the business and practise of dentistry, and the ethical dimension which underpins the healthcare environment, is an intriguing and intellectually challenging mix. Dental Protection is hosting a brand new study day which explores these areas of dentistry in detail. This is a…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced the launch of the Annual Clinical Journal of Dental Health. The aim of the new publication is to provide an opportunity to showcase clinical research undertaken primarily by dental hygienists and therapists. The launch coincides with BSDHT’s Annual Oral Health Conference and Exhibition at…
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DCPs can play a key role in the detection of oral cancer. That’s according to the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) [FGDP(UK)] that is supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month in the UK this month. This initiative promotes the role played by the whole dental team in preventing and diagnosing mouth cancer. ‘Or a hygienist…
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A top consultant in oral and maxillofacial radiology is to be the keynote speaker for the Radiography and Radiation Protection IR(ME)R 2000 course at Warwick Dentistry next month. On Saturday 3 December, Dr Jimmy Makdissi, consultant oral and maxillofacial radiology, of the Royal London Hospital, will be addressing delegates at Warwick Dentistry, The University of…
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A new centre dedicated to improving dental care and our understanding of oral disease through world-class research is being opened at the Newcastle Dental Hospital and School of Dental Sciences at Newcastle University. The new director of the Dental Clinical Research Facility, Professor Philip Preshaw said: ‘These new specialised facilities have the latest equipment including…
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The recent announcement that the price of postage stamps will rise by at least 25% next spring has caused further dismay to small businesses, including dental practices. The price rise signals the biggest change to Britain’s postal service in more than 170 years, by abolishing existing price controls on all but second-class mail and reflects…
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