Dentistry

GDC offers dentists advice on swine flu

The General Dental Council (GDC) is issuing advice for dental professionals following the latest developments regarding swine flu. The World…

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Which? report reveals gaps in NHS dentistry

New research by consumer group Which? suggests that nine out of 10 people* who have tried in the last two…

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IDA to set up patient safety committee

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Dental duo in Queen’s birthday honours list

Two members of the dental profession appeared in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Honours went to Eric Nash, formerly postgraduate…

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Dentist struck off for negligence

A Scottish dentist has been struck off the register for misconduct. Andrew Boyd, who practised in Troon, Ayshire, for 18…

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GDC seeks chair and member for Appointments Committee

The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking to appoint a new chair and member to its Appointments Committee. The Appointments…

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Dentist settles €1,896,648 tax bill

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Early detection of oral cancer is key to survival

Early detection and changes in lifestyle are the best ways to beat oral cancer, delegates were told at the BDA…

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Simple pleasures

There’s no doubt that when we’re going through difficult times, like a recession, we need to cheer ourselves up –…

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Rediscovering the role of daily use mouthwashes

Windsor was the venue for a recent international opinion leader meeting on rediscovering the role of the daily use of…

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Genetic link between gum disease and heart attacks discovered

Scientists have discovered a genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and heart attacks. The link has been found to…

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Glasgow dental school best in the UK

The Times Online Good University Guide 2010, the definitive guide to choosing a university, has ranked the University of Glasgow…

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Government targets fail superbug battle

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Gum disease care ‘aids arthritis’

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Lord Colwyn to open dental education facility

The first purpose-built dental education facility in the UK for 30 years will be officially opened by Lord Colwyn. The…

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Northern Ireland dentists poised to tread their own path

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News feature: Reputation, reputation, reputation

‘It was an unbelievable, indescribable feeling,’ says Mike Heads, practice principal at The Dental Healthcare Centre, when asked by Dentistry…

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Same apple but brand new bite!

Dental payment plan provider Denplan unveiled its refreshed brand identity at this year’s BDA Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow earlier…

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Dental treatment soothes arthritic pain

Dental treatment could help soothe the chronic aches and pains of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reveals. Research published in…

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