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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Harry Style’s tooth whitening caught on camera
They may have come third in the X Factor final, but the One Direction boys are still number one with…
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Dentists’ bosses urged to get legal savvy
Employers are being urged to read up on the dental regulator’s rules concerning the dental professionals they appoint. The General…
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Bringing the dental trade up to date
The BDTA’s annual Midwinter Meeting was held this year at the elegant location of The Royal College of Surgeons of…
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Smile Train and Bridge2Aid welcome dental donation
The London Dental Fellowship has announced the following charitable donations from its members, which were agreed at its last AGM…
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