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Diabetes amongst London’s teenagers has risen by 70% over the last five years, according to Department of Health figures. MPs, including deputy Labour leader, Tom Watson, have pointed to fizzy drinks as the main culprit. Some of the cans on the market contain 36g of sugar, more than the recommended daily allowance for a child. ‘The obesity…
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Access problems with NHS dentistry is forcing patients to seek ‘DIY’ alternatives, Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen claims. Recent reports have found patients in Cornwall spending 18-36 months on NHS dental practice waiting lists. Some patients in the area are facing 65-mile round trips to access NHS dental services. ‘Whenever Governments fail to invest in NHS dentistry, we find desperate patients opting…
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Autograph Aligners is giving its patients the chance to win Love to Shop vouchers in exchange for winning smiles every season! This is a great opportunity for all clinicians to encourage their patients to promote their experience in a positive way; sharing the feel good factor gained from their big happy, healthy smile, which in turn, boosts…
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With no annual licenses, open STL formats or click fees, the Planmeca Emerald Next-Gen Intraoral Scanner is an ultra-lightweight, ergonomically designed digital scanner that quickly delivers images with superior accuracy and detail. A streamlined, compact design provides clinicians with a comfortable feel and superior control while capturing images. Deliberately designed for increased patient safety, autoclavable seamless…
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Enhanced CPD Dentistry came to a snowy London today, providing delegates with nine hours of core CPD in one day. Despite the cold weather slowing down transport links, there was standing room only for the opening lecture. The one-day seminar provides delegates a substantial volume of required CPD including GDC recommended subjects. ‘Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK is…
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The GDC is seeking your views in its new consultation on specialist listings, launched today. The consultation, which closes on 25 April, is looking for thoughts on the GDC’s approach in three key areas. These areas are: Revised purposes for specialist listing, setting out what the GDC expects listed specialties to fulfil, and the criteria…
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We all have to admit it: for high-quality, modern dental restorations, digital has become the norm. Protocols and workflows have evolved, hinged on new technologies that consider full digital patient analysis and predictability as core concepts. The fast advancements in the digital sector impose changes also within dental practices and laboratories. Zirkonzahn (South Tyrol, Italy),…
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Welcome to our first monthly vlog about the latest trends and topics in UK dentistry. This month we speak to Simon Hughes at Christie and Co about Brexit, give our thoughts on the GDC following its first annual conference and give you some dates to put in your 2019 diary. For more information about any…
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The National Audit Office is launching an investigation into healthcare penalty charge notices in Spring this year. It will be looking at the number of penalties issued, outcomes, revenue generated and the cost of running the service. The Government issues more than 400,000, £100 fines each year, many for patients ticking the wrong box on claim forms. ‘This investigation is welcome news,’ Charlotte…
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The Oral Health Foundation has helped more than 400,000 people through its Dental Helpline over the last two decades. It claims many who turn to the foundation are confused, anxious and unsure where to turn for help. The helpline aims to provide information and support to help callers. ‘Your patient’s oral health matters to us,’ the…
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EMS is delighted to announce the opening of its new UK-based premises, to be headed up by general manager, Derek Hampton. This move will offer EMS customers – both current and prospective – unrivalled levels of support in their efforts to provide patients with the best possible dental prophylaxis and preventive care, including its world-renowned guided…
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In a research study, HVE removed 90% more aerosols during ultrasonic scaling compared to a low-volume saliva ejector. Providing visibility and suction all in one hand: Increases efficiency in practice Two instruments in use over three, providing better patient comfort Better visibility provided Fog-free mirror with continuous suction of fluids and debris Greater fluid and…
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Plans to contain and control antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2040 are being launched by the Government. The Department of Health claims AMR has increased due to misuse of medicines, poor infection control and global travel. It is launching a 20-year vision, along with a five-year action plan on AMR. ‘The increase in antibiotic resistance is a threat we…
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FMC also hosts awards for the dental industry. Here are the 2018 winners and a precis of the event and process. The Dental Industry Awards honours organisations and individuals whose passion, talent and expertise make the greatest contributions to excellent provision of dental products and services to the UK dental profession. In November last year,…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… A third of European dentists may leave the UK after Brexit Almost a third of dentists from Europe are considering leaving the UK in the next few years. That’s according to a new report from the General Dental…
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Goodwill valuations and deals have dropped in the last quarter, according to the latest NASDAL goodwill survey. Figures show goodwill valuations have dropped for both NHS and private practices. NHS goodwill valuations dropped to 177% of gross fees, while private valuations dropped to 104% of gross fees. ‘There are still a number of issues in…
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In his first address, since becoming president of the British Society for Advanced Dentistry (BSAD) – Dr Nigel Jones says: ‘The need for training and development of general dentists is stronger than ever.’ Dr Jones, who is also cohort director for the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) UK implant diploma at the Royal College…
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Gum disease has links with Alzheimer’s according to new research published in the latest issue of Science Advances. The research found that the bacteria P gingivalis could play a role in developing Alzheimer’s. Almost half (45%) of the UK population could be affected by gum disease, according to the last dental survey. ‘Infectious agents have been implicated in…
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‘Keeping our teeth healthy’ lesson plans are now available from Public Health England as part of its Change4life campaign. There are two plans, one aimed at five to seven-year-olds and one for seven to eleven-year-olds. The presentations use a simple science experiment to introduce the idea of how sugary drinks can affect teeth. ‘With 23% of five-year olds in England…
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