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Dummies’ guide to events
Considering running an event at your practice? Chris Baker explains where to start. Events can often be suggested by company…
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How to deal with a thin crest
A thin crest is no more a barrier to place implants. The CS tips can smoothly enlarge the crest, one…
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Dental anxiety in children could be reduced with cartoons
Watching cartoons whilst receiving treatment could help reduce children’s dental anxiety and distress, a new study has shown. The study,…
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NHS dentists accused of extracting teeth unnecessarily
NHS dentists have been accused of extracting teeth unnecessarily because it is more lucrative than saving them. That’s according to…
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Was I imagining it?
With all the political reshuffling going on and a vote for Brexit, Kevin Lewis tries to make sense of it…
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To floss or not to floss that is the question
The recent headlines on flossing could do more harm than good, Michael Watson says. The silly season got well underway…
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ARF reduction ‘is possible’, GDC told
The GDC’s reserves reached £16,869,000 by the end of 2015, equal to 4.5 months operating costs, according to its latest…
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BDA seeking feedback from members on its future direction
The British Dental Association (BDA) is asking members for feedback on their personal priorities and support requirements. It claims this…
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Why laser dentistry?
Laser technology is the way of the future for dentistry, Reem Hanna says. There has been a revolution in the…
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Dentists urged to check out dental suppliers’ credentials
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), the national body representing the dental industry in the UK, is urging dental professionals…
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Dental contract, described as ‘high priority’, to be introduced in 2018
A Health Minister has insisted the new dental contract is a ‘very high government priority’ – despite the long delay in…
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Don’t miss The Dentistry Awards 2016
Following on from last year’s success, The Dentistry Awards are back and bigger than ever before. With over 700 attendees…
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GDC to stop publishing addresses on its register
The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to stop publishing registrants addresses on its online public register. The decision was…
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The new ergonomically-designed handpiece delivering power and choice
Ergonomically-designed with a stylish satin finish, the 430 Torque is the newest member of the Stardental family: delivering power and…
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Has the GDC turned a corner?
The GDC’s decision to stop publishing registrants addresses shows the GDC has turned a corner, Michael Watson says. It’s been a…
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Dentists acting as ‘tax collectors’, government told
Dentists are being forced to act as ‘tax collectors’, ministers have been told – with no guarantee that the money…
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Government reshuffle could see changes with the sugar tax
Michael Watson reports on the government reshuffle and explains how it could affect dentistry. Back in 2002 I was working…
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General Dental Council publishes its annual report for 2015
– The report gives details of the activities in 2015 and its aspirations for the year ahead as it seeks…
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Government reshuffle means ‘no excuse for unfinished business’
The BDA has said there’s ‘no excuse for unfinished business’ with the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State…
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