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Dentists more scary than snakes and spiders
It’s not good news for dentists as the latest piece of research by the British Dental Health Foundation suggests that…
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Dental pioneer awarded Fellowship
Ellis Paul, editor-in-chief of leading journal for private dentists, Private Dentistry, has been awarded Fellowship by Election from the Board…
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International academic joins dental school
The Peninsula Dental School has appointed Dr Mona Nasser as clinical lecturer in evidence-based dentistry. Previously, Dr Nasser had been…
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Alcohol a ‘significant burden of cancer’ in Europe
Alcohol is an attributable burden of incidence of cancer in eight European countries. A study – published on bmj.com –…
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Dental forum has the Smile Factor!
One of the busiest dental websites in the world has opened its doors to an all-new online forum to help…
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Red Tape Challenge stirs dentists
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the profession to join in the government’s Red Tape Challenge by drawing…
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Help find funny dental-themed place names
The British Dental Health Foundation wants dental and health professionals to go ‘absolutely dental’ during National Smile Month by helping…
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Looking for oral hygiene products?
For dental practices, the importance of oral hygiene extends far beyond simply advising patients on its short-term and long-term benefits.…
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Happy the Hippo helps tots clean teeth
Happy the Hippo to help young children look after their teeth ‘Happy the Hippo’ has been recruited by the British…
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Global prize for ‘tooth repair’ scientist
Breakthroughs in the regeneration of bone and dental tissue have won a Cardiff University researcher a leading award for young…
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62 practices to trial new dental contract
For the first time, from this summer, dentists will be paid for the quality of the treatment they give rather…
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Redefining oral hygiene intervention
The eighth Emerging Trends Symposium, initiated by Philips, took place in Cologne, Germany, the day before the start of the…
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New dental practice opens in Bristol
A new dental surgery was officially opened in Bristol last month. Local MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, and Jill…
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An anti-caries evolution
Stannous fluoride, a widely recognised anti-caries agent used in Crest toothpaste, introduced by Procter & Gamble as the first clinically…
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Combating calculus with Oral-B Pro-Expert
Calculus, widely recognised as a cause of gum problems by increasing the retention of dental plaque, is set to face…
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Dental nurses wanted at London 2012 Olympics
Essex dentist Tony Clough is scouring the UK for dental nurses to join his elite team who will care for…
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Dentists call for ‘more ambitious’ dental plans
Government plans for dental public health are targeted in the right direction, but do not go far enough, the British…
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Award for ‘fluoridation’ campaigner
An oral health expert who championed the need for fluoridation in the UK has had his work recognised. Jerry Read,…
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Frozen 5-a-day gives families a dietary boost
Low-income families now have the choice to buy frozen fruit and vegetables as part of the Healthy Start scheme, health…
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