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Dentist slams rise in NHS charges
A top dentist has slammed the government’s hike in NHS dental treatments. The increase takes effect on 1 April and…
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Dentists back No Smoking Day
The British Dental Association (BDA) and the Mouth Cancer Foundation have given backing to No Smoking Day 2009 today (Wednesday).…
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Steele updates politicians on dentistry review
The leader of an independent review into NHS dentistry in England, Professor Jimmy Steele, updated politicians on his progress at…
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Student guide to dental standards
The GDC is gathering views on the draft guidance regarding student fitness to practise (FtP) through a new consultation. The…
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Dentists urged to think before Botox
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed its guidance on non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This is the result of the GDC’s…
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Tooth decay – it’s not just what we eat
New research has found that modern lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than food alone, when it comes to…
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Dental charges increase
The cost of some NHS dental treatments in England are to increase from 1 April along with a 10p hike…
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‘Dental ethics’ added to Premier Awards’ list
The Premier Awards has added ‘dental ethics’ to its list of original paper submissions. Dental Protection and Schülke announced the…
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Brushing teeth boosts sperm count
Brushing your teeth twice a day can boost your sperm count. That’s according to the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF)…
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Russ Ladwa elected Dean of the FGDP(UK)
Russ Ladwa has been elected as dean at the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP[UK]). He succeeds Richard Hayward.…
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How to sequence optimum dentistry
Today’s dental patients present great challenges to the restorative practice. People are highly educated, with huge expectations about how their…
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‘No compromises anymore – it’s mine!’
Jan Baxendale became a hygienist more than 30 years ago and has always considered herself a team player. She qualified…
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GDC fees consultation underway
The GDC has opened a consultation to gather views on how the registrant fees (Annual Retention Fees) are set. The Annual…
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Go green to beat cancer
Britain’s mouth cancer campaigners have welcomed news that eating your greens could cut the risk of cancer. The British Dental…
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National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) appoints a new chief executive
The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) has appointed a new Chief Executive. Phil Hughes has worked in senior…
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UCC to host Irish Dental Students’ Association Conference
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‘Yes’ to fluoridation – amid waves of protest
Southampton is to forge ahead with plans to add fluoride to its tap water, despite protests. The final decision…
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Access figures on the up
The Department of Health has seized on the latest statistics – showing a slight increase in the number of people…
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Quango boss warns it’s ‘survival of the fittest’
The head of a new quango, set up to advise the government on how many health professionals will be needed…
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