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Ivoclar Vivadent’s Efficient Aesthetics campaign is coming to an end. The dental-products manufacturer has created a test pack to demonstrate that when using this group of products, dentists can save valuable time during appointments and even treat more patients in the same amount of time without compromising on quality. Used situationally, optimal products can improve…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Calls for a ban on over-the-counter tooth whitening kits The British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS) is calling for a ban on over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening kits. A study published in the BDJ found some OTC whitening products significantly reduced the hardness…
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The British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS) is calling for a ban on over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening kits. A study published in the BDJ found some OTC whitening products significantly reduced the hardness of teeth. Some of the non-hydrogen peroxide OTC products also had less of a whitening effect on teeth than saline. ‘The lack of research and…
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NHS dentists in the north east are being invited to a free event where a panel of their peers will discuss the implications of the new dental contract. In just over a year, the new NHS England contract will begin being rolled out, and the panel will discuss what this means for the future of…
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Do you know whether the tapered annual allowance will affect you? Dental and Medical Financial Services clears up the confusion. Pension planning is already a bit of a minefield, with so many options and investment opportunities available. This was made even more complicated for high earning dental professionals with the introduction of the tapered annual allowance rule by…
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Health Education England (HEE) has made recommendations for sweeping action on stress across healthcare professionals. Some of the 33 recommendations made in the NHS Staff and Learners’ Mental Wellbeing Commission report include: Introducing an NHS Workforce Wellbeing Guardian – a board-level role tackling problems from the very outset of education Appointing an NHS Workplace Wellbeing Leader – somebody…
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We speak to Jan Einfeldt, Six Month Smiles clinical instructor, to find out why he would recommend Six Month Smiles. Dentistry.co.uk: Why did you choose to offer short-term orthodontics at your practice? Jan Einfeldt (JE): I was doing a lot of restorative dentistry, but sometimes I just could not restore around the problem, which was…
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Software of Excellence introduces its Practice Growth Workshops and explains what’s involved. This spring sees the launch of a series of Practice Growth Workshops, designed to offer principals, practice owners and managers knowledge and guidance around how to improve various non-clinical aspects of running a practice. Hosted by Software of Excellence and Henry Schein Dental,…
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The General Dental Council is publishing its document Moving Upstream, providing an update on progress made over the past year. It was launched on the 30 January at what the dental regulator is promising will become an annual conference. The report measures progress against some commitments made in Shifting the Balance and highlights priorities for the year ahead. ‘One of the main…
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UKdentech launches its official launch date featuring guest speaker, Lars Christian Lund. UKdentech is celebrating the opening of one of the most advanced digital dental laboratories in the south on the 1 March with an informative afternoon and insight into the current trends and exciting possibilities that digital dental workflows present. With updates fresh from the…
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Health is the main reason Brits give up smoking, a study from the Oral Health Foundation has shown. Around 66% of respondents who plan to give up their habit are doing so to improve their overall health. That’s almost twice as many as those planning to quit due to the financial impact of smoking. ‘The…
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Colgate announces the launch of its next generation Colgate Total toothpaste – reinvented with dual-zinc and arginine for whole mouth health.* Twenty five years of research have led to the development of a new technology with over 50 patents granted and over 100 pending that works with the biology and chemistry of the mouth for better oral…
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More than 4.5 million people in the UK are put off seeing the dentist due to time constraints. Bupa research found the top reasons for people not attending the dentist were: Not being able to take time off work Cost of appointments Fear of the dentist. ‘Our research shows there are a number of barriers stopping…
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Smoking cigarettes could stop the ability of the body to fight cancer, research from the University of Leeds shows. Smokers and former smokers are also 40% less likely to survive 10 years after a cancer diagnosis. Researchers have not specified how many cigarettes would impact a smokers health. ‘The immune system is like an orchestra,…
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Leicester Royal Infirmary has installed a CBCT scanner with metal artefact reduction and the latest advances in radiographer assistance. The Carestream CS 9600 CBCT was installed with the help of service provider, Althea, for Carestream Dental. It’s the first UK hospital to feature this technology after being chosen as the only site worldwide to undertake clinical…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… More than 1 million patients cannot access an NHS dentist More than 1 million patients tried and failed to secure an NHS dental appointment, according to new Government data. The north of England was the worst affected, with…
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Not sure what #Whiteology is? Optident has listed five reasons why you should attend the UK launch to find out exactly what #Whiteology is all about and how you can get involved. 1. See it first This is your chance to be one of the first dental professionals to experience #Whiteology – which is a…
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EMS is delighted to announce that its newest guided biofilm therapy (GBT) ambassador is London-based multi-award-winning dental hygienist, Anna Middleton, joining an elite band of just eight worldwide. Commenting on her new role, Anna, who has gained a loyal professional following, said: ‘My personal mission is to change the way oral health care is delivered…
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