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Scientists have discovered that taste cells have several addition sugar detectors on top of the previously known sweet receptor. This could be a key step in developing strategies to limit overconsumption, according to this study. Senior author Robert F Margolskee, MD, PhD, a molecular neurobiologist said: ‘Detecting the sweetness of nutritive sugars is one of…
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Dental experts believes No Smoking Day tomorrow (9 March) provides an ideal opportunity for the dental team to talk to patients who wish to quit smoking. With around 21% of the UK’s population still smoking, the risk of developing mouth cancer, the fifth most common cancer in the UK, is a growing concern amongst those…
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The Smile Factor is the theme for this year’s National Smile Month (15 May-15 June). The aim of the campaign is to put the smile back on peoples’ faces and help them display their full personalities through the Smile Factor theme. Now into its 35th year, National Smile Month remains an integral part of the…
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BDA delegates will be able to witness the unveiling of a world innovation in oral health at the Dental Conference in May. In a profession where the word ‘new’ is often used but rarely lives up to the billing, this is literally a world first, possibly on the scale of the introduction of sonic technology…
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Two dental hygienists have come up with the perfect solution to the tedious, studying slog dental hygiene students face leading up to the all-important board exams � turn it into a game.�Pass It! incorporates more than 1,000 important dental hygiene questions in a fun board game that will prepare any dental hygiene student for the…
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The Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice is staging two courses specifically for dentists and the dental team. They will be taught by Dr John Butler who has more than 20 years experience and who founded the IHMDP. Hypnodontics Foundation Course (1 Day)This course can be taken by dentists and staff working in…
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The March 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. We put the finalists of Preventive Practice of the Year 2010 competition in the spotlight – the team at Confident Dental Care in…
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With more than 30 years of experience in the UK dental market, Clark Dental is well-placed to provide dental care workers with a comprehensive range of affordable clinical equipment to assist them in their everyday practice. With preventive and primary oral healthcare continuing to be an important focus, identifying caries before they turn into more…
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The company behind the first chewable toothbrush for toddlers has launched a unique range of oral hygiene products for young children. Brush-Baby’s innovative oral care pathway is designed to help prevent dental problems in young mouths through a gentle daily routine. The launch follows the success of the Brush-Baby Chewable Toothbrush as an alternative to using…
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For the fifth consecutive quarter, the number of patients seen has exceeded the March 2006 baseline; when the current dental contract was introduced. A total of 28.9 million patients were seen in the 24-month period ending December 2010, an increase of 773,000 (2.7%) on the March 2006 baseline. This measure has steadily increased since its…
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Oral-B has appointed an ‘ambassador’ to promote its oral health range, Procter & Gamble has announced. Dr James Russell will be the ambassador for the company and will work to highlight the long-term ‘money and mouth’ savings of investing in a good oral hygiene routine. James is known for his work on Channel 4’s primetime…
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The marketing campaign for BDTA Dental Showcase 2011, complete with its very own little dental man, is now live! The campaign has been developed in response to feedback from the dental industry. Research by the BDTA has consistently shown that people visit Showcase to see what’s new, broaden their knowledge and take advantage of special…
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Scientists have discovered an artificial substitute for salt, which could mean healthy convenience foods and ready meals in the future. A team of researchers suggests the compounds, found in dental plaque, could help food manufacturers slash the amount of salt used in pre-prepared meals. The experts at the University of Nottingham found that compounds called…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy has appointed Emma Fisher DipDH DipDT to the new role of website feeder. Emma is responsible for updating the BSDHT website (www.bsdht.org.uk) with reference material and the latest research findings essential to the roles of dental hygienist and dental therapist. She worked as a dental nurse before…
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A health authority has gone viral hoping that a humorous sexy vampire short film streamed on YouTube will get young patients through the doors of local NHS dentists. Using the video-sharing site, NHS Northamptonshire has posted an advert that features a raunchy scene which goes horribly wrong when a vampire’s female victim flags up his…
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A Solihull dental hygienist has scooped a prize in recognition of more than 20 years of excellent service to the dental profession. Sharon Tozer won the James Hull company award for Best Performing Hygienist/Therapist of the year 2010/2011. As a member of – and hygienist representative for – the clinical advisory board, Sharon has provided…
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Following 2010’s sell out seminar, CPD Essentials is back, once again offering dentists and DCPs a whole year’s core verifiable CPD in one day! Spring is just around the corner and the chance to gain a whole year’s verifiable CPD is being snapped up fast. Make sure you join Yusof Omar, Martin Fulford, Jimmy Makdissi…
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Some 80% of employees think the quality of sandwiches at their business meetings has fallen, according to a recent survey. Only 4% questioned felt that the quality of sandwiches had improved over the last five years, with 16% noticing no change. The average cost of sandwiches per person at meetings currently stands at £3.80. When…
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A busy leading UK healthcare PR and media agency is looking for a new writer. The company’s success is a testament to the high quality of editorial material it provides. The small company has room for growth and offers long-term opportunities for the right candidate. It is looking for someone:• With excellent writing skills, who…
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