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2010 has been the Chinese year of the tiger. Tiger years are typically characterised by dramatic changes; this year has been no exception. A general election, a hung parliament, two budgets and a spending review have left us wondering what’s next. During the year there were a number of developments that will affect your personal…
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The January 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 announce the finalists in the Preventive Practice of the Year 2010 competition and invite you, the reader, to vote for the winner.…
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A dental health expert is urging the dental the profession to continue to advise the public about the dangers of the killer disease. Despite 2010 proving one of the most successful campaigns since its first outing 10 years ago, Dr Nigel Carter, of the British Dental Health Foundation, is asking health professionals from around the…
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Working as a hygienist, I despaired over the constant battle of trying to keep my appearance clean due to unsightly splatter marks caused by splash-back deposits such as prophy paste, air polish powder and, of course, blood and saliva contamination. Keeping our tunics spotlessly clean is an on-going problem, so why is it that we protect…
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Working as a hygienist, I despaired over the constant battle of trying to keep my appearance clean due to unsightly splatter marks caused by splash-back deposits such as prophy paste, air polish powder and, of course, blood and saliva contamination. Keeping our tunics spotlessly clean is an on-going problem, so why is it that we protect…
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The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is sponsoring the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) Roadshow in 2011. The BACD prides itself on being a progressive organisation that keeps its members’ eyes firmly focused on the future. With so many changes and new technologies currently shaking up the field, many dental practitioners may be wondering…
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A dental health expert is urging the dental the profession to continue to advise the public about the dangers of the killer disease. Despite 2010 proving one of the most successful campaigns since its first outing 10 years ago, Dr Nigel Carter, of the British Dental Health Foundation, is asking health professionals from around the…
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A shocking 67% of UK businesses leave confidential data out on display when they go on holiday over Christmas, reveals a data security expert. Confidential data experts are warning companies to shape up their security measures and destroy all private papers before the holidays, especially if they contain bank details, names or addresses. Each year,…
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The January 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 announce the finalists in the Preventive Practice of the Year 2010 competition and invite you, the reader, to vote for the winner.…
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Positives can be hard to come by in recessional times, but a tough economy drives all businesses to look harder for new customers and this is the perfect time for dentists to look at the commercial opportunities to be gained from offering their services to parts of the community that can sometimes be overlooked. In…
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Scientists have discovered that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed. The study now poses a question mark over how this cavity-fighter really works and experts say it could lead to better ways of protecting teeth from decay. Frank Müller’s study – Elemental Depth Profiling of…
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Positives can be hard to come by in recessional times, but a tough economy drives all businesses to look harder for new customers and this is the perfect time for dentists to look at the commercial opportunities to be gained from offering their services to parts of the community that can sometimes be overlooked. In…
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Scientists have discovered that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed. The study now poses a question mark over how this cavity-fighter really works and experts say it could lead to better ways of protecting teeth from decay. Frank Müller’s study – Elemental Depth Profiling of…
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A new guideline published this week will ensure that anxious young NHS patients do not receive ineffective or unsafe sedation drugs ahead of any therapeutic or diagnostic procedure. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has developed this first-ever national guideline to improve NHS care and safety standards for sedating infants, children and…
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Proposals that will help improve outcomes for dental patients were published by the Department of Health today. The plans mark the first step towards a significant NHS White Paper commitment to introduce a new dental contract that will improve the quality of patient care and increase access to NHS dental services, with an additional focus…
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Medical authorities in the US may investigate further the medical controversy surrounding mercury amalgam dental fillings. A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has announced that the agency should look at updated data which may indicate possible medical problems for patients. This follows a public hearing in which consumer and dental groups testified, claiming the…
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Medical authorities in the US may investigate further the medical controversy surrounding mercury amalgam dental fillings. A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has announced that the agency should look at updated data which may indicate possible medical problems for patients. This follows a public hearing in which consumer and dental groups testified, claiming the…
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Proposals that will help improve outcomes for dental patients were published by the Department of Health today. The plans mark the first step towards a significant NHS White Paper commitment to introduce a new dental contract that will improve the quality of patient care and increase access to NHS dental services, with an additional focus…
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Dental teams should think twice before buying gifts that could be deemed ‘sexist’ or ‘offensive’ for the traditional Secret Santa exchange at work. A law firm is warning that humorous presents such as underwear, aprons, hair dye, diet books, breath freshener, alcohol and deodorant should be avoided as they can cause religious and moral offence…
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