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The number of young people who have tried smoking has dropped to its lowest ever recorded figure, according to recent NHS Digital statistics The number of young people aged between 11 and 15 who have ever smoked dropped to 16% in 2018, compared to 19% in 2016 – the lowest rate recorded in the survey.…
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NHS England and NHS Improvement have published a standardised framework for the local commissioning of dental services for people with diabetes The document, Commissioning Standard: Dental Care for People with Diabetes, has been developed in recognition of the link between gum disease and diabetes. Covering type 1 diabetes and those with high risk type 2 diabetes, the document aims to help guide…
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A common origin shared by teeth and taste buds in a fish that has regenerative abilities has been identified by a team of researchers from the UK and the US. Regulated by the BMP signalling pathway, the results suggest that the oral organs have surprising regenerative capabilities and can be manipulated to express characteristics of different…
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Shopping and consumer behaviourist Ken Hughes, investigates the concept of modern-day consumerism and how digital influences are shaping patient expectations and values, not just online but also in the real world – with immediacy, efficiency and hyper-personalisation Ken Hughes is a consumer and shopper behaviourist and customer experience strategist. At the Invisalign Growth Summit in Berlin…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Sugary drinks and fruit drinks linked to increased cancer risk Drinking 100ml of sugary drinks every day could increase cancer risks by 18%, a recent study shows. A French study looked at the impact sugary drinks, including 100% fruit…
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New evidence suggests that paying people to quit smoking could save the NHS billions of pounds The findings, published by the Cochrane Library, contained the results of 33 trials in eight countries, encompassing more than 21,000 participants trying to give up smoking. This included 10 trials looking at pregnant women trying to quit. It was found that people were…
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This Wednesday saw the launch of Align Technology’s first Invisalign Connect pop up at London’s Westfield shopping centre. The attractive, interactive pop up shop is located in one of the city’s busiest shopping centres, with thousands of daily visitors – including prospective patients who may be interested in teeth straightening. The launch was attended by Abhishek Ganguly, vice president GP channel, Alexandra…
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Bupa Dental Care has acquired 13 new practices across the UK and Republic of Ireland, taking the business’ national footprint to 483 sites* The latest acquisitions follow another 23 that completed in 2018. Dental practices that have joined Bupa Dental Care include MCM Dental Services in Wakefield, Courtlands Dental Practice in Gloucester, Metamorphosis Orthodontics in Parsons…
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The Clyde Munro Dental Group has moved to showpiece headquarters in Glasgow city centre to accommodate ambitious expansion plans The move sees their support centre double in size, with 35 staff moving into a new 2000 sq ft base in Douglas Street next door to one of its flagship dental practices in the city centre of…
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A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a high proportion of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation recommendations Researchers from the University of Leeds’ School of Food Science and Nutrition and the School of Medicine have developed a draft Nutrient Profile Model in collaboration with WHO Regional Office for Europe…
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Amsel & Wilkins LLP has serviced its community for more than 50 years, and places part of the success down to keeping up with technological advances Residents of Banbury have long been familiar with Amsel & Wilkins on their high street. Established nearly 50 years ago, this practice has expanded to occupy the first and…
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Alan Johnson, a leading advocate of water fluoridation and a former health secretary spoke at a dinner in Edgbaston this week and paid tribute to the British Fluoridation Society (BFS) Alan (pictured centre) congratulated the Society on its half centenary before giving a detailed update on the work underway in his former Hull constituency to…
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The industry’s largest clear aligner clinical education event came together with leading Invisalign trained dentists from around Europe. Align Technology’s 2019 European Growth Summit followed its inaugural Growth Summit last year in Copenhagen. The event reflected on Align’s commitment to sharing forward- thinking knowledge, as well as arming practitioners with best market practice and networking…
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A dental practice in Ripon has provided free dental care for children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster For the seventh year running, Bupa Dental Care Ripon has partnered with the charity Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline to provide free dental check-ups, hygienist appointments and guidance on good oral care with the aim of improving the…
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Two UK NHS hospitals in the West Midlands have opened shops selling e-cigarettes in a bid to help eliminate smoking The vape shops, run by Ecigwizard, sell products with names including Jubbly Bubbly and Brain Freeze. The shops can be found at the Sandwell General Hospital, in West Bromwich, and Birmingham City Hospital, both of…
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A team of American researchers with the OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland have created a filling material that’s two times more resistant to breakage than standard fillings This is according to a study published by the journal Scientific Reports. The new filling uses the additive thiourethane, which is also in protective coatings for cars and decks. The…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘It’s taking a long time, but we’re getting there’ Sara Hurley says on contract Sara Hurley says the current prototypes are looking ‘favourable’ in terms of providing clinical results. Speaking yesterday at the Westminster Health Forum, the chief…
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Simplyhealth has hired a new director, Richard Halley, to run their 50/50 dental partnerships division and lead the growth of this business area. Richard Halley comes from Mercer, based in Sydney, providing consultancy advice to a number of Australia’s largest employers. He previously worked for Simplyhealth for four years from 2005 to 2009, when he…
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New research led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Bristol, suggests hereditary traits and factors such as obesity, education and personality could influence tooth decay and gum disease Tooth decay and periodontitis are among the most common diseases around the world, but unlike many other well-known diseases, knowledge of how genes affect…
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