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1 in 5 avoid dentists due to cost
Due to the rising costs of dental treatment in Britain, a fifth of the British population are not going to…
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Dental contract hits the ‘terrible twos’ – and it’s ‘bleak’ says BDA
There’ll be no balloons or birthday cake at the BDA today as the dental contract hits its second birthday. ‘This…
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Bosses dismiss staff desire for dental health plans
Bosses know their staff would love dental health care plans – but are refusing to implement them. That’s according to…
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Microphone implants for teeth? Well, it is April the 1st…
The latest in Bluetooth mobile phone technology – if it’s to be believed – could spell an interesting dilemma for…
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Dental hospital shuts in sterilisation hiccup
Dundee Dental Hospital was forced to close last week after a sterilisation failure. Patients were turned away from the medical…
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Poor oral hygiene can increase risk of heart disease
People with a poor oral hygiene routine are at an increased risk of heart disease, according to research presented at…
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Poor oral hygiene spells risk of heart disease
People with a poor oral hygiene routine are at an increased risk of heart disease, according to recent research. The…
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Thousands march in protest at the public health service
Thousands of people marched through Dublin city centre on Saturday 29 March in protest at the state of the health…
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The side effects of Botox treatments
The use of Botulinum toxins (Myoblock, Botox, Reloxin) for aesthetic and therapeutic dental and facial treatments is becoming increasingly popular.…
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The top 50 influencers in the UK dental profession
The results have been compiled in our hugely popular annual readers’ poll to find out the most influential people in…
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Unions rally for a decent public health service
The Dublin Council of Trade Unions (DCTU) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Congress Youth Committee are campaigning…
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Diamond’s NOT a man’s best friend!
An elderly man from Sweden came out of his dentist’s appointment an experience richer earlier this year after swallowing a…
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Non-registered dentist prosecuted
The General Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a Bristol dentist for practising whilst off the register. Dentist Stuart Folland…
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Young, gifted – and banks
In these times of economic gloom, it is even more important than usual to know where you are with your…
Dentistry
Feeling a little tender?
I’m delighted to have been asked to contribute to the debate on hot topics in dentistry and look forward to…
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News analysis: oral care – public protection sinks like lead
In the light of recent news stories about toxic lead found in cheap dental imports, lab technician Tony Griffin suggests…
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New website informs public about toxic dental imports
A new website has been launched in the States to inform the public concerned about recent reports of lead contamination…
Dentistry
Health alert over ‘illegal’ whitening kits
Health officials have warned people not use teeth whitening kits containing dangerously high levels of hydrogen peroxide that were being…
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GDC to hold ‘registration surgery’ at BDA conference
Dental care professional registration and the next steps for the fully registered team will be the focus of the General…
Dentistry
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