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Facing braces with a little help from Lego
Two life-size Lego heads will illustrate mouths ‘before’ and ‘after’ orthodontic treatment in a new week-long campaign to raise awareness…
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Revalidation – dentists must get involved
Dental professionals are being urged not to miss their chance to have their say on draft plans for revalidation. The…
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Christmas appeal to restore nurse’s smile
A weekly newspaper has launched a fundraising appeal to pay for the dental work of a 20-year-old nurse who lost…
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Money matters: A look back at 2010
2010 has been the Chinese year of the tiger. Tiger years are typically characterised by dramatic changes; this year has…
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Dental hygienist’s cross-infection innovation
Working as a hygienist, I despaired over the constant battle of trying to keep my appearance clean due to unsightly…
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Dental roadshow with an eye to the future
The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is sponsoring the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) Roadshow in 2011. The BACD…
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Mouth cancer drive must be ‘all year round’
A dental health expert is urging the dental the profession to continue to advise the public about the dangers of…
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Data security – ensure a Christmas clean-up
A shocking 67% of UK businesses leave confidential data out on display when they go on holiday over Christmas, reveals…
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Dental hygienists urged to ‘spread their wings’
The January 2011 issue of Preventive Dentistry is out soon – and here’s a rundown of the key oral health…
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Dental patients with disabilities – meet that need
Positives can be hard to come by in recessional times, but a tough economy drives all businesses to look harder…
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New study questions ‘cavity-fighting’ fluoride
Scientists have discovered that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed.…
Dentistry
New guidelines on dental sedation for kids
A new guideline published this week will ensure that anxious young NHS patients do not receive ineffective or unsafe sedation…
Dentistry
US urged to re-investigate dental amalgam row
Medical authorities in the US may investigate further the medical controversy surrounding mercury amalgam dental fillings. A Food and Drug…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry pilots ‘need time’ to succeed
Proposals that will help improve outcomes for dental patients were published by the Department of Health today. The plans mark…
Dentistry
Beware sexist secret Santa gifts, practices told
Dental teams should think twice before buying gifts that could be deemed ‘sexist’ or ‘offensive’ for the traditional Secret Santa…
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Facebook and Twitter keep students in the loop
Dental students across the UK and Ireland are fast becoming fans and followers of 3M ESPE’s Student Dentistry Awards’ Facebook…
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Website makeover for dental insurance company
Hamilton Fraser insurance, a UK provider of specialist Medical Liability insurance for the cosmetic industry, announced the launch of their…
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Work Christmas decoration spend at all-time low
A shocking 55% of offices have spent absolutely nothing on Christmas decorations, according to a recent survey. The overall average…
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Study may lead to personalised oral care
A new study into the bacterial immune system reveals that the defences of the oral microbiome are unique and traceable…
Dentistry
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