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Cameron hints at sugar tax U-turn
A sugar tax is on the way, David Cameron has hinted – in what appeared to be a dramatic policy…
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Video highlights the detrimental effect sugar has on children’s oral health
Children are consuming 5,500 sugar cubes a year, around 22kg – the same weight as the average five-year-old. These revelations…
Dentistry
Smokers notice negative affect on their oral health
A third of smokers (37%) notice the negative affect smoking can have on their appearance. The survey, commissioned by the British Heart…
Dentistry
English have better teeth than Americans
A new study has shown that English people have better teeth than their US counterparts. In the study, published in the…
Dentistry
Chief dental officer responds to letter published in The Telegraph
Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer, has responded to a letter published in The Telegraph. In the letter, written by Tony Kilcoyne and…
Dentistry
Time for some New Year’s resolutions in dentistry
A New Year usually brings with it New Year’s resolutions for self improvement, so what should the dental profession be improving on…
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Keeping an eye on performance
Ben Flewett, managing director at Software of Excellence, discusses the value of measuring performance data in dental practices. The acknowledgement…
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Dental patients urged to download Sugar Smart app
Dental patients are being urged to download Public Health England’s free ‘Sugar Smart’ app, which will help combat tooth decay. The…
Dentistry
NHS dental health system ‘unfit for purpose’
Tony Kilcoyne has raised concerns over the NHS dental service in England calling it ‘unfit for purpose’. In his letter,…
Dentistry
Review and re-energise
Reviewing and refreshing your dental plan regularly will make sure your practice continues to maintain the early enthusiasm and impetus…
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Whistleblowing at the GDC
Michael Watson reviews the PSA report on the GDC’s handling of a whistleblowing complaint. Shortly before Christmas the Professional Standards Authority…
Dentistry
Dentists play a vital role in the fight against oral cancer
The Government and health ministers have acknowledged the vital role dentists play in detecting oral cancer. In Thursday’s Westminster Hall debate…
Dentistry
Newtron techology from Acteon
Acteon presents its Newtron ultrasonic handpieces. In this video you can see the range of products it has on offer…
Acteon
GDC receives damning report from the PSA
The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over unacceptable organisational and personal failings at the organisation. The Professional…
Dentistry
Meet the 2016 finalists – Irish Dentistry Awards
It’s time to reveal the finalists for the 2016 Irish Dentistry Awards, and book tickets for the most anticipated Irish…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry says a reduction in the ARF is possible
Evlynne Gilvarry has announced that a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2017 could be possible. In an…
Dentistry
‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform
The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific timetables being made. Parliamentary Under-Secretary…
Dentistry
What’s in your Christmas coffee?
Denplan has moved to highlight the high sugar content found in some festive drinks this Christmas. Using the below video,…
Dentistry
Results of the BDA’s PEC announced
The results of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC) have been announced, with Paul Woodhouse winning the UK-wide seat. The…
Dentistry
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