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Basic report for pathology only CBCT scanner: Kavo OP 3D Vision V17 CBCT imaging protocol: 16cm diameter x 10cm height Effective dose: 0.1 mSv Clinical information: assessment of both jaws prior to implant planning. Click here to view and manipulate this case of the month CBCT on CT Dent’s Cloud Viewer. Click here to view and manipulate this case of…
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Kellogg’s has decided to implement traffic light labelling on its cereal boxes sold in the UK from January. The voluntary scheme aims to make it easy for consumers to see foods high in salt, sugar and fat. Kellogg’s claims it has made the change after listening to its consumers, the Government and retailers. ‘Put simply, they said…
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Les Jones gives his thoughts on what your brand is and how to develop it.
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Bridge2aid’s appeal for new Gold Unity Partners to sign up before Christmas has been met with incredible enthusiasm. In fact, five practices signed up within a week of the appeal! Bridge2aid is a charity close to business coach Chris Barrow’s heart, so he offered each practice a unique opportunity – to receive three months of ‘Extreme…
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Almost three quarters of Brits don’t believe their dentist regularly checks for oral cancer or are unaware they’re doing it. The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation (HNCF) asked how often Brits have routine check-ups and if they receive oral cancer screening. Despite 38% claiming to attend every six months, the majority believe they’re missing out on oral cancer…
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Millions of children are missing out on free NHS dental care due to dental anxiety, the Dental Law Partnership claims. NHS data shows 58.7% of children (6.9 million) in England attended an NHS dentist appointment in the past year. The Dental Law Partnership believes dental phobia could be the main reason behind the low attendance. ‘The data…
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With the Implant Dentistry Show kick starting 2019, we take a closer look at some of the speakers on the day. The Implant Dentistry Show is perfect for dentists and dental professionals looking to enter the world of implant dentistry, or maximise their skills. Held at the Novotel London West on 26 January 2019 from 9:00 to 17:00, this is…
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Frank Taylor & Associates explains what sealed bids are and how they can help a selling practice principal to make a decision. For more information visit www.ft-associates.com.
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The Listerine Professional team at Johnson & Johnson is delighted to announce they have won the ‘Best Use of PR’ category at the Dental Industry Awards for the third year running. ‘Best Use of PR’ was awarded to Johnson & Johnson in recognition of the OH! (oral health) Challenge and OH! Panel two-year campaign. The…
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It was quite literally an uphill challenge, but a valiant group of charity cyclists conquered perilous hill climbs and blazing heat to raise over £70,000 for the Mouth Cancer Foundation. The fourth Straumann Charity Bike Ride proved a resounding triumph, with over 50 riders completing the gruelling 500-miles-in-five-day challenge in Italy to achieve the incredible…
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NHS dentists in England will receive a 1.68% pay uplift in December, the British Dental Association (BDA) claims. The Government announced earlier this year in April that it would be increasing NHS pay for dentists. A 1.68% uplift will be backdated to April 2018 in December, whilst a further 0.65% will be awarded on the 1 April…
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One of the largest privately-owned dental businesses in Scotland has been sold to Portman Dental Care. Caledonian Dental Care consists of two dental practices with a total of 19 surgeries based in Perth, Scotland. The sale, brokered by Christie & Co, went for an undisclosed sum in excess of the asking price. ‘We were approached by Mike…
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Nikhil Kanani and Hatty Jones discuss how they have helped to develop their career path through dentistry. We speak to two young dentists, who are FGDP(UK) members, about their perceptions of dentistry as a career choice, and how opportunities for continued learning and networking have helped them stay ahead in their careers. A lack of…
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Almost 3,000 deaths from oral cancer last year could have been avoided with early referral and diagnosis. That’s according to the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BAOMS), after the Oral Health Foundation launched a report on the state of oral cancer in the UK. The State of Mouth Cancer UK shows that diagnosis of…
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Patients in Wales are queueing around the corner after a new NHS dentist opened in Llangollen. Some residents queued for up to five hours after another local practice closed in January. The BDA has called on the Government and local health boards to ensure the situation doesn’t become the ‘new normal’. ‘It’s the 21st century,’ Tom Bysouth, chair…
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The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today launched its new app. The app is available for all members to download on their iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Android tablet via the Apple and Google app stores. The new app allows DDU members to access expert dentolegal advice 24/7 by enabling them to, customise their news feeds…
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Brushbox introduces its subscription box and is offering dentists and dental professionals the chance to get involved. Brushbox, the UK’s first oral health subscription box launched in January 2018, is currently working with the world’s largest crowdfunding platform (Crowdcube) to raise its second round of equity funding (minimum raise of £500,000). The company is proactively seeking…
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One in five Brits brush their teeth only once a day, according to a new survey from Bupa Dental Care. The National Dental Survey asked 2,000 adults around the UK about their oral health care habits. The survey also found that 34% of Brits have never flossed and 56% have never used interdental brushes. ‘The research results are…
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Organisations from across dentistry have joined forces to create a set of universal principles for good complaint handling. The organisations, including the GDC, have created six core principles to provide a template for best practice. The core principles to communicate to patients are: All of your feedback is important to us We want to make…
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