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Winning patients round
Have you ever had patients complain to you, or your boss, that they felt you were speaking to them as…
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DCP’s – Earn verifiable CPD hours the easy way!
The General Dental Council introduces compulsory continuing professional development (CPD) for all dental care professionals in August. Its aim is…
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Stoke-on-Trent child tooth decay revealed
Nearly half of all five-year-olds in Stoke-on-Trent have fillings or teeth missing because of decay, health officials have said. The…
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Irish exposed to higher levels of radiation
Irish people are being exposed to higher levels of radiation than previously estimated, according to a new report. The findings…
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Dental benefits of gummy bears revealed
Gummy bear sweets that contain some sugar alcohols could be an effective means of providing xylitol to children, according to…
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Who is responsible for dental appliances made outside the European Union?
The GDC is consulting on the draft standards to ensure that all dentists, dental technicians and clinical dental technicians understand…
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Registration – It’s almost here…
In a move to strengthen patient protection, registration with the GDC is now compulsory for all members of the dental…
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Milk research funding to boost caries fight
Four dairies in Ireland are to research how the natural properties of milk can be used to deliver health benefits…
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Leading the pack
Yet another star name has joined the party at the 2008 Dentistry Awards, firmly setting it up as the dental…
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The business end of dentistry
Following a lengthy break, last month saw the VDPs return to St James in Dublin for a day release seminar,…
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Nutritional influences on bisphosphonates and mandibular osteonecrosis
Over the past three years, several reports have been published on the possibility of mandibular osteonecrosis being associated with the…
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You’re only lying to yourself
Many dentists tend to rely on what they call ‘conventional wisdom’. In reality, this conventional wisdom is often a pack…
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The stepping stones to mastering your profession
Never has there been a better time to be a part of the dental profession worldwide. We are witnesses to…
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Virtual patients help dental students
Dental students are to be part of a new ‘virtual’ research project that aims to improve patient communication skills. The…
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Maximising income from your patients
Attracting new patients is often seen as the major goal of any marketing campaign – the chance to add more…
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Study catches dentists dirty-handed
A US survey reveals dentists are failing hand-hygiene standards. That’s according to a story at www\.drbicuspid\.com. The study, of New…
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Survey says: patients lie to dentists
A recent survey reveals that more than four in 10 adults admitted they lie to their dentist. That’s according to…
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Dentist’s epic climb raises £6,000 for charity
Hertfordshire dentist Anant Patel has raised more than £6,000 for Cancer Research UK by completing a sponsored climb of Mount…
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Tooth loss can lead to confidence blow for patients
Dental patients who suffer tooth loss can also suffer psychologically. That’s according to a US dentist who stresses the importance…
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