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The national conference of Local Dental Committees which represents more than 25 thousand NHS dentists working in high street practices is supporting community water fluoridation in areas of need At last week’s conference, a motion applauding those local authorities taking forward water fluoridation was approved unanimously. The vote is an important milestone for the newly…
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Helen Rodgers from Sheffield University’s school of clinical dentistry has been awarded the Lady Estelle Wolfson Emerging Leaders Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England Helen Rogers, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) doctoral research fellow and honorary specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry has won the prestigious honour which is awarded to female consultants and senior trainee…
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Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Aalto University have used the way that snowflakes form to explain how tooth enamel gets distributed over the crown during growth Physicists and mathematicians use the classical ‘Stefan problem’ to explain the principles of crystal formation, such as snowflakes. The newly published work provides a theoretical basis for the developmental regulation…
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Despite it being bad news for their health, 26% of British people willingly share their toothbrush with others, according to the findings of a new study The research, which was commissioned by the Oral Health Foundation and Philips as part of National Smile Month, found that more than a quarter of the population admit they would…
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People with undetected glucose disorders run a higher risk of both myocardial infarction and periodontitis, according to a study by Swedish researchers The results demonstrate the need of greater collaboration between dentistry and healthcare, say the researchers, and possibly of screening for diabetes at dental clinics. Severe periodontitis is already known to be associated with…
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Brush DJ, the free and NHS approved toothbrushing app developed by NHS Innovation Accelerator Alumni and dentist Ben Underwood, has won funding support from Health Innovation Manchester Momentum Fund to improve children’s oral health In Greater Manchester, £6 million is spent extracting multiple decayed teeth in children every year. Seven of the area’s 10 localities are…
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Dental nurse Fiona Ellwood has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Fiona is the patron and executive director of the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) and also chairs the National Oral Health Group. She was lately senior lecturer and external examiner at the University of Chester. Fiona also acts…
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Professor Richard Welbury has been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours An unstinting commitment to identifying and supporting children at risk of abuse has led to recognition for Professor Richard Welbury. He has been appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE), the highest of honours, for his dedication to safeguarding as well as for his role…
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This year’s British Orthodontic Conference in Glasgow held on 19-21 September will see Professor Greg Huang from Washington State University delivering the prestigious Northcroft memorial lecture Dr Huang will describe the findings from a large, prospective, practice-based network study conducted in the United States. The study assessed the practitioner recommendations, patient acceptance, treatment outcomes, patient satisfaction and long-term stability.…
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The annual renewal period for all dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK is now open and must be completed no later than 31 July 2019 in order to stay on the register for the following year There are three steps to renewing registration. Dental care professionals (DCPs) must: pay the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) make…
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Seb Evans spoke to Gina Vega about how she moved over from Mexico and built an award-winning dental practice The Dentistry Awards 2018 saw Bishopsgate Dental Care win Best Practice and receive Highly Commended for Best Patient Care. The team followed this up with the Private Dentistry Awards 2018, winning Best Patient Care, and receiving…
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Britons are putting their oral health at risk by using their teeth as tools for jobs they weren’t intended for, according to the findings of a new study Joint research by the Oral Health Foundation and Philips, as part of National Smile Month, has found that 65% of people frequently use their teeth for tasks other than…
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Grab the opportunity to hear Dr Wyman Chan, one of the most experienced teeth whitening dentists in the world, lecture at The London Dentistry Show this autumn According to a report by Oral Health Foundation this year, the UK’s cosmetic dentistry industry is valued at £2.2 billion and is expected to increase by 8% by 2021. The…
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Kettering General Hospital is officially opening its £1.8m new maxillofacial and orthodontic unit this Friday The new unit has doubled the size of the department and expanded and significantly improved services for patients – and staff . There will be a state-of-the-art new cone beam CT scanner, 3D printer and intraoral scanner allowing digital pictures…
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As the demand for GDP orthodontics continues to rise, the short-term Ortho Lounge was extremely popular at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show this year Delegates were keen to uncover the secrets to successful treatment by listening to key professionals leading the way in the field. A highlight of the programme was Jaswinder Gill’s session on delivering safe and…
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The Eastman recently hosted their first research training session for NIHR clinical academic trainees The afternoon was dedicated to academic and research training for NIHR clinical academic clinical fellows, clinical lecturers and clinical research training fellows. The session was supported by the NIHR UCLH BRC Oral Health and Disease Theme, and provided an opportunity for trainees to present their research…
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Here are the results of The Dentistry Top 50 – as voted by you! The Dentistry Top 50 is not centred around clinical excellence or political clout. It’s a review of who the profession itself feels are having an impact across the board, whether that be through the growth of corporate dentistry, fighting for a…
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Excellere 2019 by 3M Oral Care delighted delegates from across the globe in London this month Held in the stately surroundings of Victorian ballroom at 8 Northumberland Avenue, the event combined an exceptional, up-to-date lecture programme with a number of social events and opportunities in order to help orthodontic professionals take flight in their careers. Following…
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Next month’s British Women’s Society of Implant Dentistry conference is set to inspire, empower and support female clinicians in the field of restorative implant dentistry The BWSID Conference 2019 – Embracing Implant Dentistry: Making it part of your everyday practice – takes place on 8 June at The Academy, 45 Wimpole Street, London. For more…
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