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Expectant mums need great smiles
If you are a new mother, or will be one soon, then you should know that your smile is key…
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Make ‘friends’ and influence people
The dental profession – in parts – has been quick to embrace social media as a way of reaching, teaching…
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Dentistry Awards: Room to grow
For how long did you consider dentistry as your chosen profession?Since I had orthodontic treatment when I was a child…
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The clock’s ticking…
A lot has been said about the ‘currency’ of NHS primary dental care. We have tried direct reimbursements, grants, incentives,…
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Pilots key to kids’ oral health, says government
The government today (Thursday) confirmed its commitment to improving the oral health of NHS patients, particularly children. It announced the…
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Dental practice happy to run without profit
A dental practice has become a non-profit enterprise in an effort to help its local community. Severn Dental Centre – in…
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Mentally ill deserve free dental care, say experts
People with severe mental illnesses are over three times more likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health.…
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New treatment centre
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On their best behaviour
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Musical chairs at the DH…
When the NHS Commissioning Board is set up in October next year, there will be a national medical director, a…
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Fresh breath and a confident smile
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Oral health meeting sees launch of new journal
The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy is hosting its oral health conference next week (November 18 and 19)…
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Study reveals best way to treat dental phobia
People with severe dental phobia may be able to overcome their anxieties with a single session of cognitive behavioural therapy…
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QUIT campaign enters second phase
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Accessible education
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Sharpening your performance
Sharp instruments are essential for thorough scaling and root planing; they allow you to work faster and procedures are safer…
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Government gets key directives on HIV dentists
The government is considering recommendations on the status of HIV-positive dentists which would see them back in practice. A Department of…
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Dentist defrauded NHS to ‘feed drug addiction’
A dentist has admitted defrauding the NHS to feed his drug addiction. Birmingham dentist Behnam Aghabeigi now faces being struck…
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Rio Ferdinand’s ‘toothache’ tweet
Footballer Rio Ferdinand’s week just got worse. Having already missed the 8-2 thrashing of Arsenal on Sunday through injury with…
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