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Generous supporters save dental charity
Bridge2Aid (B2A) is delighted to report that, exactly eight weeks after launching its urgent appeal, the charity reached its target…
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Best young hygienist
Leanne Barwick, a dental hygiene therapist with Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH), was crowned the Young Hygienist of the Year at…
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TOWIE star in illegal tooth whitening stir
The Only Was Is Essex (TOWIE) newcomer Grace Andrews could face prosecution for her role as an unregulated teeth whitener…
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Safer sharps in dentistry: clarification
Information and guidance on the sharps regulations went out in May last year. Since then, there still appears to be…
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Research to improve children’s oral health
An academic from Teesside University whose work aims to improve the oral health of young children and babies is taking…
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Have your say on dental CPD
The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on new statutory rules for continuing professional development (CPD). You have until 21…
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No Smoking Day 2014: New gingivitis warning
Oral health experts are highlighting the gum disease risks posed by cigarettes in the run-up to national No Smoking Day.…
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Up to date prevention and knowledge
On 7 November 2013 a great, well earned supper was provided followed by two fantastic presentations. Hosted by Dr Stephen Hancocks,…
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Be a part of Dentaid’s dental mission to Zimbabwe!
Dentaid is offering an exciting opportunity for all members of the dental team to volunteer in Zimbabwe for two weeks…
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Director of clinical dentistry appointed
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has announced the promotion of associate professor/senior lecturer Ewen McColl to the…
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The butterfly effect
For many years, survey results have placed the dental health of the population in east Lancashire among the worst in…
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Dental pilots extended for a further year
More than 90 dental pilots looking at new preventive approaches to oral health have been extended until March 2015. …
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Dental superhero for kids
Philips has launched a new version of its innovative Sonicare for Kids toothbrush aimed at children between the ages of…
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Good news for gums
NEW Advanced Defence Gum Treatment cuts gingival bleeding by 50.9% (p<0.001) in just 4 weeks when used after brushing1. Johnson…
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Dental Hygiene & Therapy Awards – the winners!
The second annual Dental Hygiene & Therapy awards took place on 24 January and were even bigger and better than…
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A little more conversation
The team at the Lime Tree Dental Practice, based in Portishead in Bristol, is dedicated to empowering its patients to…
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European dental leaders unite for a cavity-free future
Following the launch of the new European chapter for The Alliance for a Cavity Free Future in 2013, bringing together…
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Close contacts
Both practices in which I work are highly motivated when it comes to periodontal disease. Each practice has a team…
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Dental charity welcomes Action on Sugar group
A new group formed to tackle and reverse the growing obesity epidemic has been welcomed by the British Dental Health…
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