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US appointment for Scher
Dr Edwin Scher has been appointed a full visiting professor at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, in the department of Periodontology…
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Single treatment ‘better than two interventions’
Researchers have concluded that early two-stage orthodontic therapy for prominent front teeth in children does not appear to have any…
Dentistry
Children contract terminated
A dental practice in Scotland has announced it will stop treating approximately 200 children on the NHS. The Bridgend Dental…
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Dentist sees charges thrown out
A dentist whose work left a patient complaining of crooked teeth and a damaged jaw has been cleared of serious…
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Good results for the wrong reasons
I can think of two good things resulting from government intervention that relate to dental health, but sadly nothing to…
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Ideal master apical file size
In my lectures, one question arises more than any other: ‘How large do you instrument your cases?’ In response, this…
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Behavioural change management in periodontics
Over this series of four articles we are considering where blockages to uptake of periodontal care exist. In previous articles…
Dentistry
Keen for dentistry
Ann Keen has been confirmed as the health department’s ministerial team member responsible for dentistry, replacing Rosie Winterton. Ms Keen,…
Dentistry
People power
Public opinion will be sought about NHS dental services in Cumbria following the launch of a new campaign. The county’s…
Dentistry
Wait is over for orthodontic patients
Patients in north Yorkshire who have had their orthodontic treatment delayed for months are finally being seen. The cash-strapped North…
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Facelift for oral health initiative
Wrigley has revamped its UK oral health education programme for 2007, bringing it in line with the scheme in the…
Dentistry
The learning practice
With the introduction of enhanced professional status for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) as a result of expanded GDC registration, it…
Dentistry
Comprehensive marketing solutions
Q. The hairdressing salon across the road from my practice has leaflets in a box just outside their front door.…
Dentistry
New assessment provides flexible CPD
Dental care professionals (DCPs) have a new opportunity to gain continuing professional development through an innovative assessment unveiled by the…
Dentistry
Dentist bomb trial ends in no verdict
The trial of a former dentist who was accused of plotting to make bombs intended to endanger life has ended…
Dentistry
Windfall for Bolton PCT
Health chiefs in Bolton will pump almost £1m into dental services to ease the growing crisis in the area. Just…
Dentistry
Toxic toothpaste sold in UK
Fake toothpaste contaminated with a potentially dangerous toxic chemical has been sold in the UK, the British medicines regulator has…
Dentistry
Kevin Lewis column
Regular columnist Kevin Lewis ponders how, in these diverse times, defining the term ‘dentistry’ is becoming more and more difficult.…
Dentistry
Holmes wins prestigious award
Sharon Holmes of the Dental Arts Studios in London has won the BDPMA & 3M ESPE Practice Manager Award 2007.…
Dentistry
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