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Following the GDC’s ‘Shifting the balance: a better, fairer system of dental regulation’, a systematic literature review on CPD has been published. The new research was commissioned to ensure the GDC’s proposals to further develop CPD systems and regulation are evidence-based, innovative and fit for the future. The literature review covered more than 800 papers…
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A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay. Scientists have found that nutrients in cranberries and blueberries can be highly effective in protecting the teeth against a strand of bacteria responsible for accelerating tooth decay. Dark-coloured fruit berries…
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The inclusion of children’s oral health in the NHS Long Term Plan – published yesterday has been welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) The association has been campaigning for oral health to be recognised as a marker for general well-being and a priority for prevention. Although the Plan contains no chapter or even paragraph…
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The US used to be the home of aesthetic treatments, but it seems demand in the UK is set to outstrip the US, according to a survey by the doctor booking website, RealSelf. A survey of more than 1,000 UK residents aged over 18 years of age showed that 76% of people in the UK wanted…
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Claire Stevens – aka the ‘Toothfairy’ – has been appointed a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her tireless commitment to improving children’s oral health She is to be awarded the highest of the three orders of the British Empire, recognising the importance of children’s dentistry, her work for the…
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Jacqui Elsden is the new president-elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses. Jacqui qualified at Kings College Hospital Dental School in 1983 as a dental nurse, obtaining both the hospital qualification in dental nursing and the NEBDN national certificate, and continued as a senior dental nurse…
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An interview with Marcos White, whose practice recently won ‘Most Innovative Practice in the UK’ at the Private Dentistry Awards Dentist Marcos White will tell you that he is ‘passionate about raising the profile of high-quality restorative dentistry and also the environment that it is carried out in’. Testament to his forward-thinking approach is underlined…
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Kay and James Hallows are joint principals of Hallows Dental in Hanham, Bristol. The success of their private practice, opened last September, vindicates the tough decisions they have had to make We graduated together from Guy’s Hospital in 1999, worked in Ipswich for a few years, then moved to the Bristol/Bath area. We found a…
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Dental Technology Showcase offers some business advice to help dental laboratories to survive and thrive Establishing a dental business is only half the battle in what has become a competitive profession. Maintaining success in the long term requires a lot of hard work, clever thinking and fresh ideas, so utilising opportunities to help you implement…
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Findings of a new study suggest that young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases Published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, scientists monitored the oral and mental health of more than 500 people from birth until the age of 30. The research shows those suffering from sadness,…
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NHS dentists are being invited to a free event where a panel of their peers, including Eddie Crouch from the BDA, will discuss the implications of the new dental contract With less than 18 months before the new NHS England contract is rolled out, the panel will discuss what this means for the future of…
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Professor Philip Benson, BOS director of research, is setting a target of £0.5m in donations and legacies in the decade ahead and is asking the orthodontic community to help View film released here: https://www.bos.org.uk/BOSF A new phase in the life of the British Orthodontic Society Foundation (BOSF) is being launched for 2019 to mark the…
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GDC advises that there are only eight working days for those planning to make grace period application. On 31 December this year, almost 6,000 dentists are due to complete their five-year CPD cycle and will need to submit their end-of-cycle CPD statement to the General Dental Council (GDC) before 28 January 2019. Grace period However, the…
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Align Technology reaches six millionth Invisalign patient The company have announced that over six million patients have begun treatment with Invisalign, which include 1.4 million teenage patients*. The six millionth Invisalign patient, Yuzhe is a 12 year-old Chinese student who began treatment in October 2018 with Dr Jiawei Wo using Invisalign Comprehensive with mandibular advancement treatment. Dr Wo is…
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The BDA has given its view following the recent GDC fee plan announcement The BDA has expressed its concern about the GDC’s approach to the setting of the ARF in future, following the publication of the consultation report and policy last week. Dentist leaders believe it is unacceptable to stop consulting on the level of the…
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The aesthetic dentistry programme at the Eastman Dental Institute launches a digital dentistry award The Eastman Dental Institute have announced the launch of a new digital dentistry award for students on their Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry Certificate programme. This award, offered by the International Digital Dental Society (DDS)* and sponsored by MIS Implants Technologies (UK), will be presented annually to…
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The digital revolution is being dubbed the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ by some – but how does this affect the communication between clinician and technician? Dentistry.co.uk investigates Effective communication between dental clinician and dental technician is absolutely critical when it comes to providing each and every patient with the best-fitting restorative solution The General Dental Council…
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Listerine Go! Tabs – for long-lasting fresh breath on the go Johnson & Johnson have launched their revolutionary new Listerine Go! Tabs to dental health care professionals, ahead of the launch to consumers in the UK. The chewable tabs offer an innovative way to get the whole mouth feeling clean and fresh anytime, anywhere, as a handy addition to…
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The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) pioneering approach to dental education has been named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs for its significant impact on people’s everyday lives. UCLan’s School of Dentistry has been honoured in the UK’s Best Breakthroughs list of the last century for its ground-breaking work in improving local oral health.…
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