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The number of drinks containing too much sugar fell from 49% to 15% following the sugar tax. A new study looked at the impact of the sugar tax on soft drinks between September 2015 and February 2019. It found, despite little change in the product size or number of products available, sugar content had dropped.…
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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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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 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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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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Clyde Munro explains why 2019 was its most successful year yet and what its plans are for the future. An ambitious dental group has revealed its most successful year on record. Clyde Munro is rapidly expanding to a total of 40 practices through careful acquisition – despite establishing less than five years ago. Jim Hall…
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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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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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Dentistry.co.uk talks to Raman Aulakh about his experience of the Align Technology Growth Summit and what dentists can look forward to this year. Three years ago, Align Technology held a Growth Summit in Copenhagen for progressive dentists. Its aim was to shine a light on digital developments in dentistry and the way they would impact…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The BDA has launched a ‘UDA Checker’, so dentists can check the Unit of Dental Activity values in their area. It claims the checker gets information from publicly available data from the NHS Business Services Authority. The association claims the tool, which is available to BDA members, enables members to: Check important information about their…
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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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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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