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A new screening technique for one of the most deadly forms of oesophageal cancer has been trialled successfully. Patients swallow a capsule attached to a length of string, which expands in the stomach into a 3cm wide sponge-like mesh. Five minutes after being swallowed it is removed through the mouth by pulling the string. The…
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Grahame Gardner Ltd have taken practical footwear to the next level with a selection of wild and bold unisex clogs within their new brochure. Stocked alongside classic healthcare clogs and shoes, these new styles come in a variety of eye-catching prints – all guaranteed to make an impression! Alongside more traditional whites, blacks and plain…
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A top dental commentator has slammed the development of a new electric toothbrush that relies on the sun to work and doesn’t require toothpaste. The new brush is powered by solar energy and has been designed by Canadian dentistry professors in collaboration with a Japanese firm. It houses a solar panel at the base of…
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A gap between the two front teeth is the latest must-have for models. According to The Wall Street Journal ‘one of the most coveted attributes’ for models at New York fashion week was gap teeth. Model Lara Stone – who is the face of Calvin Klein – leads the way in this field. And her…
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The green shoots of a healthier Britain were revealed this week – with almost half of adults claiming they are prepared to take on greater shared responsibility for their own health. In a sway of New Year’s Eve style resolutions, a report suggests that 25 million adults accept their role in looking after their own…
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A leading celebrity dentist has revealed the best and worst Hollywood smiles that appeared on the red carpet at the recent Emmy awards. Dr Catrise Austin, owner of VIP Smiles and author of 5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile: How the stars get that perfect smile and How you can too and The VIP…
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The green shoots of a healthier Britain were revealed this week – with almost half of adults claiming they are prepared to take on greater shared responsibility for their own health. In a sway of New Year’s Eve style resolutions, a report suggests that 25 million adults accept their role in looking after their own…
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A night out with the lads almost put paid to that perfect smile for one man on his best mate’s wedding day. Head usher Jonathan Bourne woke to the horrifying realisation that, during his night, out he’d somehow managed to lose his front tooth. Jonathan had been looking forward to his important role at the wedding…
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What an unpredictable world we live in. It is often said that businesses need certainty in order to plan – how true that is, both for my own business of dental plan administration and for yours of providing properly funded professional dentistry services. Well, for those operating in the world of NHS dentistry, certainty is…
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When Jim Pack, who has been founder or CEO of several companies, got a message from a 22-year-old from Canada on his social networking account, little did he know what the future would bring, Tom Harvey, of the Salt Lake Tribune, writes. ‘I get a LinkedIn invitation from a 22-year-old kid who’s raised $9 million…
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Dental jewellery is becoming a fashion fad in India. Dentist Monica Jagtop, who runs Million Dollar Smile, says an increasing number of her patients are keen to have some dental jewellery. She is reported as saying: ‘Dental jewellery involves putting precious, semi-precious or metal crystals on the teeth so that the teeth shine whenever one…
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A new study shows that dental sealants used to treat and prevent cavities may expose children to an oestrogen-like chemical called BPA. BPA, or bisphenol A, has been linked to a variety of health problems in human and animal studies, says Philip Landrigan, director of the Children’s Environmental Health Center at the Mount Sinai School…
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An animated 3D computer model of a reptile has revealed how damage to dental implants and jaw joints can be prevented. In their research, scientists from the University of Hull, University College London and the Hull York Medical School used the model which is based on the skull and teeth of a tuatara, a lizard-like reptile…
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Telio, the system for temporary restorations, is developed for the whole dental team. So far, dentists have been using a wide range of different products for the fabrication of temporary restorations. Ivoclar Vivadent has devised the Telio system, a product solution for temporary restorations that offers users coordinated products and equally meets the requirements of…
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Ivoclar Vivadent presents its new i-Kids Kit comprising selected products for the dental treatment needs of children and adolescents. The i-Kids Kit contains products that cover the fields of prevention, restoration and professional care. These products facilitate the treatment of children and adolescents of different age groups. The products include Proxyt prophy pastes, Helioseal F…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has won an award for being a healthy place to work. It’s scooped a prize for demonstrating its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its employees. The award was provided by healthcare provider Simplyhealth in recognition of the contribution that UK organisations have made to the welfare of employees.…
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Patient payment plan company, Denplan, encouraged dentists and staff to get on their bikes to raise charity funds at the 2010 Coast to Coast charity bike rides. A total of 41 riders took part in the 2010 bike rides, raising more than £10,000 for Dentaid – allowing them to supply countries in the developing world…
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