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Radiation protection guidance for dentists using certain new types of scanners is published today by the Health Protection Agency. In the past few years, specialist dental surgeries all over the UK have been introducing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology to aid treatment. They are used for specialist examinations and can deliver higher doses of…
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Listerine Total Care Enamel Guard is formulated to defend tooth enamel against acid erosion and the plaque bacteria, which cause caries, in three distinctly different ways; its high fluoride content remineralises and hardens enamel, its essential oils are highly active against pathogens that attack enamel and as a mouthwash it can reach all enamel surfaces…
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The Private Dentistry Awards went with a bang last week as the event celebrated its 10th anniversary on Bonfire Night – Friday 5 November. A record crowd of 500 people descended on London’s Intercontinental hotel, creating an electric atmosphere as the cream of the private dental profession celebrated late into the night. The awards recognise…
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The role of the practice manager is to enable dentists, not emasculate them, says BDPMA chairman Amelia Bray. Speaking on theapexshow on 4 November, Amelia Bray, British Dental Practice Managers’ Association chairman was asked what are three things dentist principals can misunderstand about the practice manager role. She says: ‘I think some principals can find it very…
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A TV show is looking for energetic, dynamic and responsive pairs of people to take part in an exciting, high-profile new entertainment series for a major terrestrial TV Channel. This would be a great opportunity for you and a partner to test your logic and intuition in a compelling and lively new format. You don’t…
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A breakthrough piece of research has shown that cancer patients with the human papilloma virus (HPV) have a greater chance of survival from mouth cancer than those whose cancer is HPV negative. The new study found that monitoring cancer tumours for the HPV can help health experts predict a patient’s survival chances. Conducted by Dr…
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We all know that what we eat makes a difference to our health and wellbeing. Our interest in food and our health is reflected in the many news stories about superfoods, antioxidants, supplements and different diets that we are constantly being told about. In the modern world it is thought that dietary factors account for…
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The link between oral sex and mouth cancer is to be tackled by the BBC in an hour-long film presented by the actress Jaime Winstone. The investigation tackles the link between oral sex and rising numbers of mouth and throat cancer cases among young Britons – described this weekend as ‘an emerging epidemic’ by an…
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Teeth the Musical DVD has won this year’s Patron’s Prize at the National Oral Health Promotion Group annual conference, adding to the 2010 Education Business Award from Somerset County Council. This 14-minute animated film is aimed at the learning disabled and young children and is a partnership project between Somerset Primary Care Dental Service, Bridgwater…
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The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has raised more than £5,000 for the charity, Facing the World. The charity helps to give needy children with facial deformities the miracle of a new face and a life free from the stigma of disfigurement. The donations are part of the valuable work that the BACD does for…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its 12 week consultation into revalidation. Revalidation will provide, for the very first time, a way of checking that dentists carry on meeting the GDC’s standards after they have joined its registers. The GDC’s Fitness to Practise proceedings are reactive rather than proactive; they assume that dental professionals…
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There is no doubting the hottest topic of conversation in English dental corridors right now – this month marks the beginning of the registration process with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for primary care dental services, and also the promised consultation on the proposed charging structure, which is controversial to say the least. At this…
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HPV is presenting itself as a new dominant cause of mouth cancer. That’s according to Dr Vinod Joshi, founder of the Mouth CAncer Foundation. In light of this, Dr Joshi has produced a new Human Papillomava Virus (HPV) leaflet launching for Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, which takes place 14-20 November to coincide with Mouth Cancer…
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A mum has developed an iPhone and iPad app to help make dental visits easier for families and dentists caring for children with special needs. Avril Webster, whose eldest son Stephen has a severe intellectual disability, came up with the app to offer information about dental visits especially for children with autism and other learning…
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The Dentistry Awards ceremony will take place at the Athena in Leicester on Friday 10 December. To book a table, please call Becci Thomson on 01923 851742 or email her at Becci.Thomson@fmc.co.uk. Best Young DentistScotland• Dr Abhishek Singh – Dentalis• Dr Philip Friel – Philip Friel Advanced Dentistry• Dr Mehdi A Shams – Grandholm Dental…
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