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Dentistry.co.uk assesses the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of the Planmeca ultra low dose imaging protocol. This article is intended to get readers thinking about the dose of their X-ray device, and start them asking manufacturers to show their research when they claim that they have an ultra-low dose machine – without loss of image quality.…
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Dentists in India may be asked to stand in as doctors due to a shortage of healthcare professionals. The government is considering the option of creating a bridge course so dentists can practise family medicine. The Prime Minister Office has already given the idea the nod at the start of April. ‘Considering the BDS syllabus,…
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It’s your last chance to win a Kindle Fire, simply by filling in this short survey. FMC is committed to developing the best and most informative magazines and websites that we can possibly produce. In order to achieve this, we’d like to hear your thoughts on how you utilise the various media and online information channels in UK dentistry. To…
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In this article, Elizabeth Dryburgh will discuss the reasons and different options available to dentists who wish to enter the aesthetics industry. Dentists are one of the top tier healthcare professionals, knowledgeable and capable of easily expanding into aesthetics. In other words, dentists, unlike other healthcare professionals, have in-depth knowledge of orofacial structures with natural…
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Six Month Smiles introduces Mixed Therapy, its short term orthodontics that combines braces and aligners. For more information visit www.6monthsmiles.com.
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Effective removal and control of the oral biofilm is key to preventing the most common oral conditions – caries and gum problems (Prasad et al, 2018). New Colgate Total, now formulated with dual-zinc and arginine, enables improved delivery, penetration and retention of zinc – known for its antibacterial properties – in bacterial biofilm (Manus et al, 2018).…
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Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says. The suggestion comes with growing evidence linking oral health general health. Earlier this week a study found poor oral health can cause muscular weakness and sudden weight loss in elderly people. ‘Good oral health is essential for…
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The Scottish Dental Awards 2019 is being eagerly anticipated by the teams at Dentsply Sirona and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), as they have learnt that their colleagues have been jointly nominated in two major award categories. Team Award nomination The first nomination is in recognition of the success of the Dental…
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The government is launching a new campaign to warn the public over the dangers of ‘botched’ cosmetic procedures. The campaign comes after an increase in deaths for surgeries such as the ‘Brazilian butt lift’. Warnings surrounding self-injected dermal and lip fillers will also be included as part of the campaign. ‘Anyone considering a cosmetic procedure should…
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Tariq Bashir has been announced as a speaker at this year’s Edinburgh Dentistry Show on 22 June. His lecture, titled Anterior composites – tips and tricks, will help attendees improve their anterior composites in everyday practice. ‘I am excited to be involved with the inaugural Edinburgh Dentistry Show,’ Mr Bashir said. ‘I am looking forward…
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Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links frailty to a number of consequences for oral health. These include the ability to bite and chew food, as well as sensitivity to hot a cold foods and drinks. ‘In the UK, people are living…
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Solvay Dental 360 offers the perfect solution to RPDs. With a long history of innovation, industry specialists Solvay, has created a new high-performance polymer that is revolutionising dentistry. Ultaire AKP has been custom-developed for the fabrication of removable partial dentures (RPDs) to bridge the gap between traditional metal and flexible frameworks and to offer patients a lightweight,…
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https://youtu.be/5ekB8aB9pBI Fast Track is an easy to use online credit facility that can work for you and your patients, offering funding for services you provide at a cost your patients can afford. The simple online finance application is available 24/7 and can be completed by your patients in minutes, providing an instant decision with no…
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A pilot scheme offering oral health advice through pharmacies is being rolled out across north east England. The scheme offers a ‘five-minute oral health intervention’ as customers wait for their prescriptions. This includes advising patients on how to brush their teeth properly and checking they were using the right products. ‘This started as a simple idea,…
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Lyra introduces its course on the 11 May discussing the complete digital workflow with the Iphysio Profile Designer. Digital dentistry is knocking on the door of every dentist and laboratory. It’s important we help our clients evolve with the ever-changing dental market. Lyra has made it possible for implantologists, restoring dentists and laboratory technicians to…
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Dentsply Sirona explains why its capping composite has the X factor. As the visible part of a direct restoration, the capping composite must have star quality. The restorative clinician must therefore find a material with dazzling aesthetics, which also has outstanding adaptation and handling to give the performance required. Enter Ceram.x Spectra ST, a high-performing…
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Cornwall Council is calling for action as 48,000 patients wait for an NHS dental appointment. Devon and Cornwall patients are waiting an average of 477 days to see a dentist. Numbers have jumped recently, from 18,508 on waiting lists in January 2016, with waiting times of 357 days. ‘This is an issue that I have been aware of…
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Who makes the fairest smiles of all? Easy: these talented clinicians, who earned their trophies – and spot in the limelight – at this year’s ever-glittering Aesthetic Dentistry Awards ceremony. The Aesthetic Dentistry Awards are more than just trophies: they are a stamp of quality, a mark of utmost approval. They are earned through blood,…
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NHS practices have continued a downward trend, with an average goodwill value of 118% of gross fees. This is down from a high of 224% of gross fees in the quarter ending 31 July 2018. ‘The fact that NHS practice values have now seen three consecutive quarters of reduction in value, does seem to suggest…
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