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New thinking on dental decontamination rules
The British Dental Association (BDA) has applauded an announcement that primary care dentists in Scotland will not be required to…
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Global prize for ‘tooth repair’ scientist
Breakthroughs in the regeneration of bone and dental tissue have won a Cardiff University researcher a leading award for young…
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62 practices to trial new dental contract
For the first time, from this summer, dentists will be paid for the quality of the treatment they give rather…
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Expert witnesses may face new dento-legal risks
The longstanding principle that an expert witness is immune from being sued was overturned in the recent Supreme Court decision…
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Displaying dental fees mandatory from June
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Combating calculus with Oral-B Pro-Expert
Calculus, widely recognised as a cause of gum problems by increasing the retention of dental plaque, is set to face…
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An anti-caries evolution
Stannous fluoride, a widely recognised anti-caries agent used in Crest toothpaste, introduced by Procter & Gamble as the first clinically…
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New dental practice opens in Bristol
A new dental surgery was officially opened in Bristol last month. Local MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, and Jill…
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Dentists call for ‘more ambitious’ dental plans
Government plans for dental public health are targeted in the right direction, but do not go far enough, the British…
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money4dentists meets Dara O’Briain
In March, Grosvenor House Hotel in London played host to the 2011 Money Marketing Awards, a prestigious and glamorous event…
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Dental nurses wanted at London 2012 Olympics
Essex dentist Tony Clough is scouring the UK for dental nurses to join his elite team who will care for…
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Andrew Lansley to talk to dentists
Secretary of state for health, Andrew Lansley, will address the 2011 British Dental Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 19 May,…
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Smiles matter, says dental poll
A new survey reveals that a smile is the most important physical attribute when it comes to attraction, second only…
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Dentistry’s rising stars rewarded
The achievements of the country’s brightest young dental rising stars were celebrated at a dental awards ceremony this month. The…
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Frozen 5-a-day gives families a dietary boost
Low-income families now have the choice to buy frozen fruit and vegetables as part of the Healthy Start scheme, health…
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Abi Titmuss adds glamour to Smile Awards
Glamour model and actress Abi Titmuss spent an evening with the dental world’s glitterati recently – and added more glamour…
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Abi Titmuss makes an impression with dentists
Glamour model and actress Abi Titmuss spent an evening with the dental world’s glitterati recently – and added more glamour…
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Award for ‘fluoridation’ campaigner
An oral health expert who championed the need for fluoridation in the UK has had his work recognised. Jerry Read,…
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Oral bacteria may halt dental plaque
Oral health experts are suggesting that an enzyme produced by mouth bacterium inhibits dental plaque. The finding could eventually lead…
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