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Experts are urging parents to stop bottle-feeding their babies because of rising rates of severe tooth decay in infants as young as 12 months. A professor at a leading children’s hospital in Australia said naturally occurring lactose was present in both breast milk and formula but when combined with plaque in a baby’s mouth via a…
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As the government unveils its plans for the future of the NHS, are we really any closer to understanding what it will all mean for primary care NHS dentistry? I suspect not, and nor will we be for a little while yet. The debate rages on as to whether dental services should be (or will…
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A new £9 million centre for training dental professionals of the future opened in Hampshire today (Wednesday). The University of Portsmouth’s Dental Academy was officially opened by parliamentary under-secretary of state for health, Lord Howe. Lord Howe, who is the minister with lead responsibility for dentistry, said: ‘I was delighted to see the…
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A recent survey revealed that 1/3 of clinicians questioned are using the Waterpik waterflosser themselves, and recommending it to 75% of their patients. Clinically proven effective in reducing gingival bleeding and removing plaque biofilm, the Waterpik waterflosser is fast becoming the popular choice for clinicians looking to offer their patients a reliable and simple method of…
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A recent survey revealed that 1/3 of clinicians questioned are using the Waterpik waterflosser themselves, and recommending it to 75% of their patients. Clinically proven effective in reducing gingival bleeding and removing plaque biofilm, the Waterpik waterflosser is fast becoming the popular choice for clinicians looking to offer their patients a reliable and simple method of…
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An interesting project has been taking place in Kabul, Afghanistan. This region has been in the media spotlight ever since the September 11 attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon. Prior to this, Afghanistan was an unknown region and unsurprisingly is amongst the world’s poorest nations. President Bush…
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Motivating teenage patients to comply with dental treatment instructions can be challenging at the best of times. Finding ways to get teenage orthodontic patients to maintain rigorous oral health regimens, including thourough interproximal cleaning, can sometimes require an even more creative approach. One answer might be to replace conventional interdental cleaning products with an innovative,…
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The BDTA has dontaed nearly £1,000 to dental charity, Bridge2Aid, following the submission of completed membership questionnaires and technology surveys sent out last year. In order to assess how well the Association is meeting the needs of its members, questionnaires were sent out to each member company, and the BDTA offered to donate £5 to the…
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There is definitely such a thing as a typical day in so much as I can be sure that it will start early and finish late. I left at 6.30am this morning and, as I live on the Isle of Wight, my day starts each morning with a ferry ride across the Solent, an experience…
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Enough has probably been written and said about the CQC, which swings into official action this very month. The now famous YouTube video on the subject brought more smiles onto the faces of the dental profession than I have seen for a long time. But compared to the fun times ahead, doing all the paperwork…
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The BDTA has dontaed nearly £1,000 to dental charity, Bridge2Aid, following the submission of completed membership questionnaires and technology surveys sent out last year. In order to assess how well the Association is meeting the needs of its members, questionnaires were sent out to each member company, and the BDTA offered to donate £5 to the…
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How many times have you been turned down for employment, relationships, or other life moments due to your smile? Too many lost opportunities come from not keeping proper dental hygiene. Just because it costs money to see your dental practitioner is no reason to avoid keeping a healthy smile and practising good oral health. Sure,…
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Motivating teenage patients to comply with dental treatment instructions can be challenging at the best of times. Finding ways to get teenage orthodontic patients to maintain rigorous oral health regimens, including thourough interproximal cleaning, can sometimes require an even more creative approach. One answer might be to replace conventional interdental cleaning products with an innovative,…
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Today marks the launch of the sixth running of the annual campaign, which gives readers of Dentistry magazine and registered users of Dentistry.co.uk the chance to vote for the 10 people they feel are the most influential in the UK dental profession right now. You may wish to vote for valued colleagues, respected tutors, prominent…
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An interesting project has been taking place in Kabul, Afghanistan. This region has been in the media spotlight ever since the September 11 attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon. Prior to this, Afghanistan was an unknown region and unsurprisingly is amongst the world’s poorest nations. President Bush…
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Registrants are being urged to book early for the General Dental Council’s events in Edinburgh and Cardiff after all the available spaces were quickly snapped up in Birmingham. As the UK’s dental regulator, the GDC wants to meets its registrants face to face in a bid to help dental professionals learn more about how its…
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The government’s tough monetary policy may be having an unexpected benefit to the nation’s oral and general health. The recent rise in VAT to 20% is forcing some confectionery manufacturers and retailers to look again at the price and size of their chocolate bars. The result may be a welcome and unexpected reduction in sugar…
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There is a new lower priced addition to the Sonicare portfolio of power toothbrushes – making the switch from a manual toothbrush to a power toothbrush that much easier. EasyClean epitomises the Philips ‘Sense & Simplicity’ ethos whilst continuing to offer all the benefits of sonic cleaning technology. It combines high speed bristle motion and…
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