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Myth-busting occlusion for the general dentist
S4S is delighted to be welcoming Dr Barry Glassman back to the UK for the sixth year running. Dr Barry Glassman…
Orthodontics
Protecting children’s protruding teeth from damage
Children with their first or early adult set of teeth that stick out have an increased chance of damaging them,…
Orthodontics
Always leave the party whilst you’re still having fun
We should all be ready to leave dentistry when the time is right, not when it’s too late, Alun Rees…
Blog
Top five reasons for dental claims: periodontal disease
Dental Defence Union experts, Greta Barnes, lead claims handler and Debbie Herbst, dentolegal adviser look at periodontal claims Periodontal disease…
Dentistry
Four out of five adults visit the dentist regularly
More than four out of five adults (82%) visit the dentist at least once every two years. This increases for…
Dentistry
The prevalence and management of erosive tooth wear
Erosive tooth wear is prevalent in the UK and the number of people presenting with signs of the condition is…
Oral health
Safe and ethical short-term ortho for GDPs at the London Dentistry Show
Hear short-term orthodontic clinical instructor Jaswinder Gill speak at the London Dentistry Show this September As a GDP, ensuring you deliver safe…
Dentistry
Tokyo 2020 set to become first smoking-free olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is announcing a total ban on smoking, including e-cigarettes, at all outdoor and indoor…
Oral health
Smoking risk in children falls since tobacco display ban
According to a new University of Stirling study, the risk of 11 to 16-year-olds taking up smoking has fallen following the…
Dentistry
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry conference
The next British Society of Paediatric Dentistry conference will be held on 11 –13 September at Birmingham’s Repertory Theatre The importance of…
Dentistry
Third of GDC warnings relate to personal conduct
A third (29%) of warnings issued by the GDC in the last five years relate to personal conduct matters. Of…
Dentistry
Instagram for Dentists
Shaz Memon, creative director at Digimax, is launching his new book – Instagram for Dentists. The book helps to explain what dentists need…
Dentistry
Get a year’s free subscription to CPD Dentistry by attending the London Dentistry Show
FMC is offering one year’s enhanced CPD*, covering all eight GDC recommended topics, at the London Dentistry Show. There is now four months…
Dentistry
Doing our bit for patients and the environment
Dentists and dental professionals should start considering the environment when recommending products, Jeff Lester says. Patients will consume thousands of…
Eco-dentistry
Time for a change
A-dec’s website gets more than a facelift. A-dec is excited to announce the launch of its new website; a completely redesigned a-dec.co.uk.…
Dentistry
Ivoclar Vivadent set to showcase new innovations at this year’s Dentistry Show
Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland will be exhibiting at the BDA Conference and Dentistry Show on the 17 and 18 May. The…
Dentistry
Introducing the NHS/Business Theatre at the London Dentistry Show
The London Dentistry Show will be hosting the NHS/Business Theatre, this September at Olympia, London. Lectures here will give delegates…
Dentistry
Concerning oral health trends in latest survey
Only 73% of people brush their teeth twice a day or more and 33% claim they never floss. That’s according…
Oral health
GDC proposes decrease in ARF for dentists but increase for dental care professionals
The GDC is proposing decreasing the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for dentists, with a small increase for dental care professionals. Launched in its…
Dentistry
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