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Septodont, a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and the UK’s number one manufacturer of dental anaesthetics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and highly innovative Septoject Evolution needle, designed to provide greater control for practitioners and less discomfort for patients. Septoject Evolution is engineered for a smoother penetration with less displacement, meaning less…
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At the end of my last article, I posed a question: What’s wrong with this branding? – see below.The owner is offering the following service terms: £20 per hour; minimum three hours per week. A clue to this conundrum is to consider the information I provided as a whole. The advert in its own right…
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When it comes to dental health, what people eat and drink – and how they consume it – has a powerful impact on their teeth. And on the list of good and bad foods, there may be some surprises. According to San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr John Moore, regular tooth brushing and flossing are only…
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Health ministers are under fire for failing to visit dental practices – even while planning the biggest shake-up of the way services are commissioned for decades. A Labour MP leapt on an admission that health secretary Andrew Lansley has dropped in to just one surgery in his first year in the job. Lord Howe, the…
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Topdental have launched the new Slick-Tip mixing tip, the new tip is a quicker and more efficient version of the traditional mixing tip. The tip features a faster method of fastening the mixing tip to the impression cartridge; instead of having to line up the ‘v’ slot the Slick Tip will connect with having to…
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Latest figures say 30% of the population will get cancer at some stage in their lives. When this happened to photographer, Keith Hern, he wrote about the experience and photographed his treatment. Bangers & Mash is the resultant book in which Keith gives a detailed account of everything from teh mental trauma of diagnosis to…
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If you have a headache, quite often the first port of call is the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctors. However, if the problem persists it might be something you should mention to your dentist as the persistent cause may lie inside your mouth. The cause of your headaches could…
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You may have spotted acrobatic, green-clad figures whizzing about at the 2011 BDA Conference and Exhibition in Manchester and wondered what this was all about. Denplan revealed that it wasn’t an alien invasion but its secret weapon – Ninjas! That’s right, Denplan Ninjas – discreet and extremely efficient, operating unobtrusively in the background. Whether it’s…
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The 2011 BDA Conference programme offered something for everyone. Not only could dentists benefit from over 85 hours of verifiable CPD, but Oral-B sponsored a DCP theatre featuring three days of complimentary, 30-minute sessions for other team members. This was just one of the areas in which Oral-B supported and worked with the BDA. Razi…
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A new campaign with Derby’s dentists and dental surgery staff is helping smokers quit during National Smile Month by offering them a free referral to expert help. Ten of the city’s dental practices have already signed up for the new initiative in partnership with organisers Fresh Start – Derby’s free NHS Stop Smoking Service –…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is pleased to announce that Derek Prentice has today been elected as Deputy Chair of the GDC with immediate effect. Derek has been an appointed lay member of Council since 1999. He is currently the managing director of a consultancy company and previously held a number of executive appointments, including assistant director…
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Millions of Brits are risking gum disease and far worse health problems by failing to brush their teeth often enough, a recent oral health survey reveals. Nearly a fifth of people (17%) brush just once a day – leaving them vulnerable to a build-up of plaque, which can lead to gum disease. A third of people (36%)…
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Police are appealing for help from dentists to identify a stranger found dead in woodlands on the borders of Scotland and England last Christmas. And key in their investigations could be the forensic evidence that suggests the man had a tooth extracted six months before he died. Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary are currently investigating the…
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Philips launched two new products are its stand at the BDA Conference in Manchester this week – Sonicare Airfloss and Sonicare Diamond Clean. Sonicare AirFloss proven to remove up to 99% more dental plaque from between teeth than brushing alone. Philips unveiled the Philips Sonicare AirFloss, an easier way to clean between teeth and gave dental…
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Chief dental officer for England, Barry Cockcroft’s latest CDO update is available online now. The e-version of his May update is now available online – to make it easier to reach dentists up and down the country. Topics include the latest on patient charges, contract value uplifts, the end of the dental access programme, plus…
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Philips launched two new products are its stand at the BDA Conference in Manchester this week – Sonicare Airfloss and Sonicare Diamond Clean. Sonicare AirFloss proven to remove up to 99% more dental plaque from between teeth than brushing alone. Philips unveiled the Philips Sonicare AirFloss, an easier way to clean between teeth and gave dental…
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Chief dental officer for England, Barry Cockcroft’s latest CDO update is available online now. The e-version of his May update is now available online – to make it easier to reach dentists up and down the country. Topics include the latest on patient charges, contract value uplifts, the end of the dental access programme, plus…
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The May 2011 issue of Preventive Dentistry is out soon – and here’s a rundown of the key oral health news features, clinical studies and latest dental innovations for all dental professionals. Colin Neil, joint principal of Preventive Practice of the Year 2010, Confident Dental Care in Stroud, Gloucestershire, looks at bone loss prevention. Plus,…
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Johnson & Johnson have launched a less intense, alcohol-free version of Listerine Mouthwash – Listerine Zero. The new product is alcohol-free for a less intense taste, but still contains the classic Listerine four essential oils: menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol. Listerine Zero kills up to 99% of plaque bacteria in vitro, more than other alcohol-free,…
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