Dentistry

Girl’s dental braces stop bullies in their tracks

A girl who faced bullying taunts on a weekly basis for her protruding teeth has scooped an award in recognition…

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Dental company enjoys successful exhibit at ISDH 2010

Dentsply attended and sponsored this year’s International Symposium on Dental Health, held in Glasgow last month, the only global conference…

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Free oral cancer screening offered

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Oral health drive goes on the road

Next month’s Colgate Oral Health Month sees a roadshow visiting major retailers at venues throughout the UK. And dental hygienists…

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Online ban on illegal tooth-whitening products

Some big names on the internet have withdrawn potentially dangerous, illegal tooth-whitening products from sale. The move follows an investigation…

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Dentist hooks up with hypnotherapist to aid phobic patients

A dental practice has teamed up with a hypnotherapist to help anxious and nervous patients. Riverview Dental in Totnes, Devon,…

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Dentist repairs sitcom veteran’s tooth after cricket injury

Ex-TV regular Tim Marriott, who played Gavin in The Brittas Empire, lost a tooth when taking a swing with his…

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Back to school – changes to dental education

The General Dental Council (GDC) wants to hear the views of the dental team on the future of their education.…

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‘Water at school’ campaign will aid oral health

The Natural Hydration Council has developed a downloadable factsheet entitled Hydration for Children – Back to School which explains the…

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Dental consultant pay rewards under review

There will be a UK-wide review into bonus payments given to NHS consultants, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew…

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Esthetics meets aesthetics for a dentistry highlight

The BACD is working with the American Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) to bring some of the world’s leading experts…

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Sun shines on Cork dental graduates

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New herbal toothpaste launches in UK

Tiens Tianshi Toothpaste is a new spearmint toothpaste designed to boost the teeth’s natural defences, freshen the breath and provide…

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Who says dentists don’t think outside the box?

Owner and principal dentist at 38 Devonshire Street, Dr Gaynor Barrett, is a great example of professionals who go well…

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Kick out the sweets, says dental trade

The dental industry is getting behind the government’s campaign to improve the nation’s health. The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA)…

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Hilary Duff chips tooth on wedding day

Actress Hilary Duff spent the morning of her wedding at the dentist after accidentally chipping her tooth. The star wed…

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More smokers quitting than ever – but rates still too high

More smokers than ever are making use of free NHS Stop Smoking Services to help them quit smoking for good,…

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Dentistry Awards special: Renaissance man

Nilesh Parmar has clearly never heard of the saying ‘jack of all trades, master of none’. If he has, he’s…

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Smile Pod grabs patients off the streets

A walk-in dental hygiene studio, based in London’s Covent Garden, is literally grabbing patients off the street. In a compelling…

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