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Win the Iphysio Premium Kit – worth £500!

This is your chance to win an Iphysio Premium Kit, worth £500, simply by following Lyra on Facebook. What is the Iphysio Premium Kit? The Premium Kit helps you experience the Iphysio workflow, simply and economically. It gives you two implants (Naturactis – see link below), two Iphysio Profile Designers and all the corresponding drills…

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In safe hands

This article explores the oral health challenges facing patients who have limited dexterity, and how to help them bridge that gap. Brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Ltd, the makers of Listerine. According to an analysis of living conditions in Europe, disability in Europe will affect a quarter of women and one in six…

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Practice Plan launches its new website

Practice Plan is continuing to evolve and enhance the support and resources it provides to the profession, by launching a new website. What’s involved? The site is full of videos, blogs, podcasts and information from dentists and key opinion leaders within the profession. These are useful for both private and NHS dentists. It will also…

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Worldwide shortage of face masks risks imminent disruption of dental services

A shortage of face masks could cause ‘imminent disruption’ to dental services, the British Dental Association (BDA) says. Current guidance says dentists must wear disposable face masks when treating patients. However, due to the coronavirus outbreak, manufacturers are restricting orders and practice supplies are beginning to run out. ‘In recent weeks panic buying, clumsy rationing…

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Changes at the GDC leading to ‘better protection of the public’

Changes over the last three years at the General Dental Council (GDC) has lead to better protection of the public. That’s according to GDC chair, William Moyes, addressing attendees at the regulator’s conference this year – Moving upstream. He highlighted positive changes at the organisation, but warned that realising the full impact of these changes…

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Research update: peri-implant disease

Implant Dentistry Today rounds up the latest abstracts published on the subject of diseases affecting the peri-implant tissues. Van Velzen FJ, Lang NP, Schulten EA, Ten Bruggenkate CM (2016) Dental floss as a possible risk for the development of peri-implant disease: an observational study of 10 cases Clin Oral Implants Res 27(5):618-21 Aim To report…

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How to reduce plastic, tube by tube

Almost two thirds of people are not aware that you cannot recycle toothpaste tubes (Colgate-Palmolive, 2019). Colgate is proud to launch a first-of-its kind recyclable toothpaste tube, setting a new standard for the industry. Colgate has also shared this breakthrough technology with competitors as part of its campaign to transform one of the most widely…

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90 seconds with…Robbie Hughes

We ask Robbie Hughes what his strangest experience in dentistry is and what he gets up to during his downtime. Robbie Hughes Dr Robbie Hughes qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2008 with honours. Very early in his career Robbie set his sights on promoting excellence within the private dental sector. He has a…

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Last chance to register for the Irish Dentistry Show!

With the Irish Dentistry Show on the 29 February, now is your last chance to register your attendance. Held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Along with a leading line up of speakers and exhibitors, attendees will also gain free subscription to an FMC journal. ‘We’re…

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Professor Tim Newton on demand exclusive ECPD programme

Colgate introduces its on demand exclusive ECPD programme with a video from Professor Tim Newton, including an hour ECPD. There is extensive guidance on what patients should be doing to maintain and improve oral health. But much less guidance on how clinicians can deliver effective interventions to promote behaviour change in their patients. Colgate invites…

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Jump in illegal tooth whitening cases over the last year

Illegal tooth whitening reports jumped 26% last year, according to figures from the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC states tooth whitening is the practice of dentistry and can only be carried out by registered dental professionals. One beauty school has provided thousands of illegitimate qualifications, the BBC reports. ‘When things go wrong in dentistry,…

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BA International launches range of slow-speed handpieces

Last year BA International saw the launch of a brand new collection of slow-speed handpieces to expand the trusted Optima product range. With their easy to clean construction, the handpieces allow for more thorough cleaning. This results in more efficient levels of maintenance and hygiene. The improved, modern and sleek design makes the handpieces easy…

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Start your next step today with FTA Finance

Abhishek Agarwal, principal dentist at Greenwich Dental Health, discusses his experience using FTA Finance. Working with FTA Finance Abhishek Agarwal opened his squat practice with a partner in January 2019. He decided to become a practice owner after working as an associate for 10 years. Dr Agarwal’s accountant consequently recommended FTA Finance and spoke very…

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New social-first campaign from Poligrip: Divorced, Dating and Dentures

Poligrip is launching Divorced, Dating and Dentures. This is a three-part dating series featuring denture-wearing divorcees who are getting to know each other over a romantic meal. Divorced, Dating and Dentures Mark Henderson, also series producer of Channel 4’s Celebrity First Dates, is director of the series. Divorced, Dating and Dentures is in time for…

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Dental product reviews – Premier Air hygiene and diagnostic instruments

Premier Air hygiene and diagnostic instruments from Premier Dental Products Company claim to offer better ergonomics, with less fatigue for users. These innovative instruments combine comfortable, balanced, ergonomic handles with a non-slip grip that requires less pressure to maintain control – and that means less hand fatigue. We’ve all heard the marketing, but do they really do…

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Alcohol consumption in England increases with age

Half of women and 65% of men have drunk alcohol in the last week, new figures from NHS Digital show. The percentage of men and women who have had an alcoholic drink in the last week generally increases with age. Alcohol consumption is highest amongst 65 to 74-year-old men (71%) and women (58%). ‘In 2018…


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