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New Colgate Total with dual-zinc and arginine. Reinvented to proactively work with the biology and chemistry of the mouth.
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A year before the new NHS contract is rolled out, a survey is being launched to ask dentists for their thoughts. The Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey will ask about both NHS and private dentists’ knowledge about the contract, which will be introduced from April 2020, how well they feel it will work for different groups…
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New Colgate Total with dual-zinc and arginine is formulated for optimised delivery, penetration and retention of zinc in the biofilm (Manus et al, 2018). It works in two ways: Weakens to kill bacteria in plaque biofilms and saliva by binding to them and interfering with their metabolism of nutrients, which is vital for survival and…
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There are approximately 15 million snorers in the UK, which, including bed partners, means around 30 million people are suffering from the negative effects of poor sleep. The main cause is due to the partial closure of the airway during sleep. During sleep, muscles in the neck relax and for some people the soft tissue…
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Here is a clip from Dominic’s BDA presentation from the 2018 Dentistry Show, covering topics such as: Identifying the challenging patient Essential soft tissue smile diagnosis Risk assessing soft tissue limitations The biologic width: cosmetic interface Solving soft tissue problems. Sign up to receive Dominic’s full BDA presentation for free – dominic-hassall-training.co.uk/dentistry.
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More than three quarters (77%) of dentists would support a government move to a core NHS dental service. The 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor shows 77% of dentists would support a core service available to vulnerable groups and those who cannot afford to pay. ‘There is a misconception among the profession that having a core service…
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We caught up with Rune Fisker (picture left), vice president of product strategy at 3shape, to talk about all its exciting newly launched products at this year’s IDS in Cologne. Dentistry.co.uk: What is the Trios 3 Basic? Rune Fisker (RF): The Trios we have had all of the time, but 3shape has changed some of the advanced…
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Many dentists lack confidence in the future of NHS dentistry, results from the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor show. The survey, conducted by Practice Plan, shows only a quarter of NHS dentists believe dentistry has a long-term future within the NHS. Confidence amongst private dentists is only slightly higher, with 28% believing it has a long-term…
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Dentsply Sirona is proud to launch a new instrument that is set to make clinicians’ lives much easier, especially for those who operate single-handed. The Purevac HVE Mirror Tip combines a high-volume evacuation tip with a built-in Ultra FS dental mirror. This enables a one-handed approach to evacuate the aerosols, particles, fluid and debris from the…
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Dentists across both NHS and private dentistry are anxious about complaints and litigation according to the results of the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor survey conducted by Practice Plan. Sixty-three per cent of NHS dentists feel very anxious about the risk of complaints. This is more than double the 26% of private dentists that claim to…
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Happiness amongst NHS dentists is dropping to new lows, according to the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor survey from Practice Plan. Across all the seven happiness questions, 86% of NHS dentists described themselves as ‘unhappy’ or ‘very unhappy’. Worryingly, 95% of NHS dentists said they were ‘unhappy’ or ‘very unhappy’ when asked whether they are fairly…
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Practice owners open to thinking differently about how to drive their dental practice performance shouldn’t miss an exciting new event that brings together business know-how and the latest in dental technology at the Dental Innovation Symposium 2019. Taking place on 7-8 June 2019 in London, the event represents an opportunity to listen to a cast…
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NHS dentistry is facing a potential mass exodus, with 86% of dentists looking to leave in the next five years. That’s according to Practice Plan’s 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor report, which asked 495 dentists about their levels of happiness within NHS dentistry. ‘The UDA contract is bad for patients and bad for dentistry,’ Joe Hendron,…
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UCL Eastman Dental Institute now runs a number of distance learning degrees, delivered mainly online with practical skills work and group exercises hosted at the Institute once or twice a year. Perfect for the busy practitioner who wants to study whilst working. Online programmes are particularly suitable for dentists who need flexibility in their learning…
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Braemar Finance has appointed three experienced funding specialists as it continues to enhance its offering and drive business growth to the professions. Jo Asbury – joins as area sales manager focusing on West Midlands and central England, is a finance professional with over 25 years’ experience gained in customer-facing roles with major UK finance companies and…
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UK schools rank last for promoting good oral health, according to an FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) survey. Only 29% of parents from the UK said their children’s school provides lessons on the importance of good oral care. The results from the 13 countries asked were: Mexico – 93% Brazil – 91% India – 91% Indonesia –…
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Planmeca introduces its mobile dental showroom. To find out more information and request a visit, go to www.planmeca.com/plandemo.
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Colgate introduces its Econference for 2019 – oral care reinvented. The persistent high prevalence of oral diseases clearly demonstrates the need for more effective approaches to routine oral care by patients. A whole mouth health approach could help you and your patients take prevention in oral health to the next level. Colgate is cordially inviting…
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