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The British Dental Association (BDA) has lent its support to the proposed delay to the regulation of general medical practice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and renewed its argument that the registration of dentistry should be reconsidered too. The arguments are made in the BDA’s response to the Department of Health’s (DH) consultation on…
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New figures released today suggest 11 to 15 year olds are seriously putting their oral health at risk by smoking and drinking. According to research undertaken by the NHS Information Centre2, nearly one in two (45%) 11 to 15 year olds consumed alcohol, while more than one in four (27%) admitted to smoking, a figure higher…
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The paperback Cakes from Tooth Fairy: How to Bake Delicious Treats That are Kinder to Your Teeth! has been published. Free from traditional sugar, the cakes are made with xylitol. Written in consultation with a qualified dentist, this book is light-hearted and fun, yet extremely practical. Recipes range from old favourites such as fairy cakes…
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The cost of private dental treatment varies by up to 900%, according to a new survey. The nationwide survey of 500 clinics nationwide by WhatClinic.com found that for a front tooth, the root canal treatment can cost £57 in Newcastle and as much as £600 in London, a difference of 953%. Dental check-ups range from £13…
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The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is heralding the opportunities of the UK healthcare industry, particularly in dental care, while pointing out the need to properly nurture the small innovative companies that are its driving force. Ed Attenborough, president of the BDTA points to the issues in the dental sector as being typical of the wider…
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The commissioning of NHS dental services is experiencing a turbulent period as it contends with structural change in the NHS, the launch of pilots for a new dental contract and pressures on funding. That’s according to the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) 2011 Dental Commissioning Survey. The research reflects a shifting landscape for primary care trusts…
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Today sees the first group of dental students to graduate from the Peninsula Dental School – the first dental school to open in the UK in the last 40 years. Set up in Plymouth in 2007 to tackle the shortage of NHS dentists in south-west England, the school has said 30 of the 47 dentists graduating…
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BDTA delegates will have an opportunity to try not one but two new products being showcased on the Philips stand (D07+08). It is one thing to read about new innovations, however it is quite another to be able to hold them and personally try them in mouth – which is why Philips is installing a…
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Teenage eating habits are poor, with teenage girls worse, risking long-term effects on their health according to new Department of Health data published today. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey, which was led by the National Centre for Social Research and MRC Human Nutrition Research, found that teenage girls are only eating half their recommended…
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Dentistry Awards has added a new category to its list – Best DCP – and to make it easier for dentists to nominate one of their team, there’s a summertime offer of a FREE entry. If you have a key dental care professional that deserves recognition, now’s the time to say a big thank you. If…
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The Department of Health released new figures today (Thursday) revealing the state of the nation’s dietary habits. The cross-sectional survey is designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 18 months-plus living in the UK. Key findings included: • Fruit and vegetables: Adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…
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The Department of Health released new figures today (Thursday) revealing the state of the nation’s dietary habits. The cross-sectional survey is designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 18 months-plus living in the UK. Key findings included: • Fruit and vegetables: Adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…
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It’s a regrettable sign of the times that placing a ‘situation vacant’ notice is likely to result in the prospective employer’s in-tray/inbox instantly bulging with replies from apparently ideally qualified applicants all eager for an immediate start. Dental professionals are notoriously busy, and the simplest solution to wading through this plethora of CVs and personal…
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Dentistry Awards has added a new category to its list – Best DCP – and to make it easier for dentists to nominate one of their team, there’s a summertime offer of a FREE entry. If you have a key dental care professional that deserves recognition, now’s the time to say a big thank you. If…
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Newcastle United’s new signing was denied a visa to the USA after it was revealed that he had failed to pay a dental bill on a previous visit. Summer signing Yohan Cabaye was denied entry to the United States for the club’s pre-season tour, because he failed to pay for dental treatment carried out while…
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BDTA delegates will have an opportunity to try not one but two new products being showcased on the Philips stand (D07+08). It is one thing to read about new innovations, however it is quite another to be able to hold them and personally try them in mouth – which is why Philips is installing a…
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Teenage eating habits are poor, with teenage girls worse, risking long-term effects on their health according to new Department of Health data published today. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey, which was led by the National Centre for Social Research and MRC Human Nutrition Research, found that teenage girls are only eating half their recommended…
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