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As the festive period approaches, Ros Keeton, chairman of the BDA Benevolent Fund, shares how the charity helps in times of hardship. For those who do not yet know, can you tell us who the BDA Benevolent Fund helps? We support all dental students, dentists and their families when they face financial hardship; supporting those…
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The BDA is calling on all parties in the general election to stop ignoring oral health in overall health policies. It is asking for a joined-up approach to NHS dentistry with three core priorities: A valued workforce – provide support to attract and retain talent. Make NHS dentists part of the NHS family Remove barriers to care – through a long-term…
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With Planmeca Romexis dentists can combine 3D data, plan implants, design guides and 3D print guides. How Romexis works Firstly dentists can combine CBCT and surface scans quickly and simply, then combining the virtual crown. Afterwards the dentist starts planning their dental implants with top-down implant planning. Creating the design guides is the next step with only…
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Barry Oulton introduces his course on splint therapy for TMD and bruxism. He explains what the full-day’s training involves and how it helps with bruxism and TMD. Splint therapy for bruxism Often dentistry is symptom driven, Barry hopes to help delegates look for the signs and then offers an affordable solution. Delegates will come away with…
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Taking place between 18 to 24 November, World Antibiotic Awareness Week is set to highlight the issue of antibiotic resistance. Are you ready to join the rebellion? World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) will take place between 18 and 24 November this year. Organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), WAAW aims to increase global awareness of…
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During World Antibiotic Awareness Week, dentists and dental professionals are reminded to think about their use of antibiotics. National dental organisations have welcomed a steady decline in the number of antibiotic prescriptions issued in dentistry. Since 2011 there has been a steady reduction, but last year saw a 9% drop. ‘World Antibiotic Awareness Week aims to increase global…
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Labour is promising to scrap charges and offer free dental check ups if it wins the next general election. All band one treatment costs will be dropped under the plans, including check ups, scale and polish and X-rays. In addition, Labour says it would fund corrections to fillings, dentures and braces, as well as fluoride…
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More than three quarters (77%) of NHS dentists don’t see themselves working in the NHS in five years’ time. The latest Dentistry Confidence Monitor from Practice Plan found that of those that wanted to leave: 46% want to move to private dentistry 24% planned to retire early 20% were thinking of changing career 10% are taking planned retirement.…
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https://www.facebook.com/HenryScheinUK/videos/408226066790010/?v=408226066790010 Patrick Allen, managing director for Henry Schein UK & Ireland speaks to Shaenna Loughnane, CEO of dental charity Bridge2aid. Shaenna tells us the history of how Bridge2aid, a dental charity in the UK operating in Africa, started and its key achievements. Who is the dental charity Bridge2aid? Ian Wilson founded Bridge2aid in Tanzania in 2004. Above all…
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Bupa Dental Care, provider of NHS and private dentistry, has acquired a further 10 practices across the UK. As a result the dental corporate now has a total of 470 practice across the UK and Ireland, with 23 acquired this year. Therefore, joining the Bupa Dental Care family is: Clock Tower Dental Care, Ripon Malthouse…
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Paediatric dentists are warning parents not to allow their children to develop a taste for sugary drinks. Warnings come as the Coca-Cola trucks start an annual tour of the UK handing out free of charge sugary drinks. ‘The motive for the tour can only be to encourage consumption of Coca-Cola brands,’ Claire Stevens, spokesperson for the British…
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This year’s #SmilesAtSea fishing community tour of Cornwall and Devon was a resounding success, Smile Together claims. Above all 173 members of the fishing community received free dental checks and emergency treatment from Smile Together. Indeed #SmilesatSea visited nine fishing ports in three weeks – from Newlyn and Hayle in the far west to Brixham in…
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Dentistry magazine has won the Business Publication of the Year award at the PPA Independent Publisher Awards. Announced on Friday, Dentistry magazine beat six other publications to the coveted prize. The PPA Independent Publisher Awards judge independent publishing companies across every sector in the UK. ‘To say we’re thrilled at this is an understatement,’ Guy Hiscott, editor of Dentistry magazine, said. ‘Winning Business…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the annual renewal period to appear on the dental register. To renew registration, the regulator is asking dentists in particular to: Make their annual or end-of-cycle CPD statement Declare they have, or will have, appropriate indemnity in place Pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF). In addition the GDC claims…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V4_-wFwTRo Geistlich Pharma AG develops, manufactures and markets medical products for restoring bone, cartilage and soft tissue as well as drugs. Geistlich Pharma The Swiss company encompasses three business units. These are Geistlich Biomaterials, Geistlich Surgery and Geistlich Medical and operates from the Wolhusen and Root sites. Geistlich Pharma is part of the Geistlich Group and is family-owned…
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Mydentist has ranked the top five Christmas drinks from national coffee chains that are most harmful to your teeth. The Christmas drinks with the most sugar in a standard-sized cup are: Mint Hot Chocolate from Pret a Manger – 50.2g of sugar Hazelnut Praline Hot Chocolate from Costa Coffee – 38.6g of sugar Toasted Marshmallow…
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Colgate explains how its toothpaste can help to deliver whole mouth health. Caries and periodontal disease are preventable, but still burdening worldwide. This is also seen in the UK, with 30-45% of adults and almost half of school children experiencing dental caries. Furthermore, 9% of UK adults suffer from moderate or severe periodontal disease#. Soft tissue…
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What started out from humble beginnings in rented space in established dental practices, is now the thriving, three-strong practice of M-Brace Orthodontics, Scotland. Mr R R Mahesh, talks about his dental practice refurbishment and the challenges faced along the way to reaching this important milestone. It began in 2009 with practices in Bathgate and Glenrothes. With nearly…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is announcing two new members to join its executive team. Sarah Keyes will become the new executive director, organisational development. And finally, Stefan Czerniawski will become the new executive director, strategy. ‘We are delighted to welcome Sarah and Stefan to the GDC,’ chief executive and registrar, Ian Brack, said. ‘As we…
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