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CAD/CAM chairside anterior crown using CEREC 3D
A single unit anterior crown in a young female has always been a challenge to restore. We have now been…
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Potentially malignant oral lesions: the dentist’s dilemma
‘Is this serious, doctor? Could it become cancer?’ These are difficult questions for the dental practitioner and they demand action.…
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Consent and special needs patients: a review
It is well accepted in the medical and dental profession that consent is required for every procedure undertaken, be it…
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Communicating value
Sometimes the most profitable sale you make is the one from which you walk away. That seemingly counterintuitive message is…
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The hidden health hazard: back pain
Gordon Waddell’s book, The back pain revolution, states that the cost of back pain has escalated as a result of…
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Back rehabilitation for the dental surgeon
In my first article, I wanted to highlight to the general practitioner and the specialist dentist what a problem back…
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Chemical spill at dentist’s office
Sixteen people were in need of hospital treatment following a hazardous chemical spill in a dentist’s office in Georgetown, USA.…
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Forums shape future for Denplan
Denplan’s Key Client dentists were recently invited to discuss the issues facing the dental profession at a series of successful…
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‘Against the Odds’ winner announced
Joanne Haines has been revealed as the winner of ‘Against the Odds’, the national competition organised by the British Orthodontic…
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Resident group responds to exam
The Resident Dentists Group UK has responded to the GDC’s changes to the International Qualifying Exam (IQE). The three-part test…
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Optimising rotary nickel titanium file use in canal enlargement
1. Carefully evaluate the tooth that will be treated, preferably with multiple radiograph views. Ideally these views are digital and…
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Behavioural change management in periodontics: part 4
So far in the last three articles we have covered the following blockages to the uptake of periodontal care by…
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A good patient
What do we mean by the term ‘a good patient’, I wonder? Someone who pays their bills on the day?…
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Step out of your comfort zone
Over recent years dental care professionals have gained enhanced status, making dental carers more aware of the importance of working…
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Last chance to stake your claim
The deadline for entries to this year’s Dentistry Awards 2007 is less than a month away\. Don’t miss your chance…
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Council seeks OREB chair and examiners
The General Dental Council is seeking higher education professionals to oversee its new examination for overseas dentists. Following the launch…
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New orthodontic therapist course
The UK’s first training course for orthodontic therapists has begun at the Leeds Dental Institute. The students will complete a…
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Business views sought by GDC
The General Dental Council is looking for views on its draft guidance for registrants concerning their responsibilities when acting in…
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Claiming CPD at Showcase
The British Dental Trade Association has released details on how delegates to this year’s Showcase can claim their Continuing Professional…
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