Dentistry

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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BDA Conference feels the weight of Steele

The Steele report cast a long shadow over the British Dental Association’s Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow last week. Taking…

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New health secretary has chance for change, says BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Burnham as the new Secretary of State for Health.…

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Dental clinics to counsel tobacco users

Dental clinics in India are to act as counselling centres for tobacco users. As part of an anti-tobacco initiative by…

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Principal private residence

As the ancient proverb says: ‘With money you can buy a house, but not a home’. HMRC does not distinguish…

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Time to give something back

My working week is divided between clinical work and writing and researching from home. I spend two days in a…

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A recipe for disaster?

Jimmy Steele’s review seems to be going well at present. His team seems not only to understand the problems facing…

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Simply splinting idea wins Moloney Award

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Not playing by the rules

The widespread anger at the revelations regarding the claiming of expenses by MPs was hardly surprising. With many sectors of…

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Teeth op puts paid to health minister’s plans

Health minister Ann Keen was forced to cancel two public engagements last week due to problems with her teeth. The…

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NHS dentists working in a ‘more preventive way’

Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft has welcomed news that NHS dentists have increased the prescription of high concentration toothpaste in…

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‘Curry king’ Charan Gill confesses dental fear

TV’s Secret Millionaire and highly successful businessman Charan Gill has admitted he’s scared of the dentist on the eve of…

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Dental school milestone will increase NHS access

The Peninsula Dental School has been given the go-ahead to build a new addition to its educational facilities – increasing…

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GDC counts down to July deadline for CPD hours

The General Dental Council is flagging up the July deadline to all dental care professionals  (DCPs) who have to report…

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