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Women who are trying to become pregnant should make sure they visit their dentist and brush their teeth regularly, after preliminary research revealed that gum disease potentially can lengthen the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant by an average of an extra two months. For the first time, fertility experts have shown…
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Researchers have discovered that we are better at fighting gum disease when fat cells – which trigger inflammation – disappear. Findings come from a pilot study of 31 obese people with gum disease by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Half of the group with an average…
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Professional tooth scaling has been linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes in a recent study. Among more than 100,000 people, those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned (tooth scaling) by a dentist or dental hygienist had a 24% lower risk of heart attack and 13% lower risk of stroke compared to those who…
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Michele Trewhella, a dental hygienist from Dentistry at Oceana Boulevard in Southampton has been practising since 1974. Throughout her career she’s played a prominent role within her dental team to help detect mouth cancer, something she takes firmly in her stride. Taking responsibility is a topic that resonates with Michele, as she has the power…
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While some people spent their half-term holiday relaxing, Bob Newsome (commercial director at Dentisan) and a group of colleagues spent a week hard at work on behalf of the Networks charity, helping the local community in Siria; a small rural village in Western Romania, close to the border with Hungary. Dentisan’s association with Networks was…
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A team at DBS is raising money for Children in Need with a charity bike ride with a difference. The fundraisers are cyling to Brighton on an exercise bike! This Friday (18 November) DBS will station an exercise bike in our office in Thame – each participating member of the team have time slots per…
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Tif Qureshi is the new president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD). He qualified from King’s College London in 1992 and is a partner at Dental Elegance in Sidcup, Kent where he practices cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He is an active and sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Tif has…
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Salford LDC recently held a ball for all the dental professionals in the area. To kick-start the annual ball fund, the LDC put £10,000 towards the festivities to attract as many dental practices as possible. Sponsorship came from True Bearing, Natwest, Wesleyan MSS and Sky Dental. The ball gave an opportunity for dentists to speak…
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The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) has been granted Accredited Trade Organisation (ATO) status by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), making it one of only four such associations in the Life Sciences sector. As a result, the Association will partake in the Trade Access Programme (TAP) and offer additional services and support to British dental…
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Researchers have discovered that we are better at fighting gum disease when fat cells – which trigger inflammation – disappear. Findings come from a pilot study of 31 obese people with gum disease by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Half of the group with an average…
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It’s your last chance to enter the Smile Awards – created to promote clinical excellence in facial aesthetics and to give dental professionals the chance to be rewarded for practising at the highest level. The crème de la crème of cosmetic dentists will be descending on the prestigious five-star Landmark Hotel, a Grande Dame hotel…
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Coltene Whaledent is proud to present a new and easy system for restoring anterior teeth with Componeer – polymerised, pre-fabricated, nano-hybrid composite enamel shells, which combine the advantages of direct composites and pre-fabricated veneers. In present practice, the choice is between a directly modelled composite restoration or elaborate indirect veneer technology, but now the Componeer…
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Young’s Dental Practice was in celebratory mood in October when they marked 30 years to the day that they opened their doors. Practice owners, Kirk and Sheena Young, were joined by staff and current patients including two of the very first patients they treated. Kim Mallinder and Louise Boddye were guests of honour at the…
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The Oral-B Triumph 5000 toothbrush was recently ranked the number one power toothbrush by The Gadget Show. The products were tested under the supervision of Dr Uchenna Okoye, the dentist who does the smile makeovers on the TV programme, 10 Years Younger. Dr Okoye praised the effectiveness of the Oral-B 5000 and made it her…
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Philips is enhancing its professional outreach team to reflect the importance it places on supporting the UK dental profession. The company has brought in Mhari Coxon to handle professional relations for its expanding oral healthcare portfolio. Additional resources were needed to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key professional figures and to further focus attention…
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Nutritional counselling is an integral part of your role. Dietitian Anne Myers offers a checklist of patient ‘to-dos’ on World Diabetes Day… The benefits of improved nutrition can directly affect treatment outcomes. Poor dietary practices can increase the risk of developing dental caries, increase risk of periodontal disease and delay tissue healing. This can be…
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Smokeless tobacco poses a huge risk to South Asian women – with awareness of the dangers low. That’s according to new research which found that over one in six (17%) people of Asian ethnic origin used smokeless tobacco. Smoking of normal tobacco was only slightly higher at 22%. Approaching a third of respondents (29%) considered…
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We highlight some of the events at this month’s BSDHT Oral Health Conference and Exhibition… This exciting new journal is set to make its debut at OHC 2011 this Friday and Saturday (November 18 and 19). You can find us at Stand 63 where you can sign up to a subscription to this cutting-edge title,…
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Bridge2Aid (B2A) gathered over 550 friends and supporters of the charity together at this years’ BDTA Dental Showcase for their Party and Casino night. They raised £3,000-plus towards emergency dental care in Tanzania. The event held at the Birmingham NEC Hilton Metropole kicked off with a welcome drink, two course buffet dinner, live band, DJ…
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