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Dental professionals to be granted extensions in fitness to practise proceedings

LONDON, UK: Dental Protection, the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals, has recently welcomed ...

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Statistics reveal stagnant wages, gender pay gap for Northern Ireland dentists

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: New data published by NHS Digital has revealed that real wages for UK-based dentists have fallen by at least 30% over the past ...

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Research indicates mouthwash may impede benefits of exercise

PLYMOUTH, UK: The systemic health benefits of regular exercise are myriad and well documented, and much the same could be said about the use of mouthwash. ...

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Analysis of ancient fossil teeth provides insight into breastfeeding habits

BRISTOL, UK: The importance of mother’s milk to an infant’s development is now well established. In a recent study, researchers analysed the fossilised ...

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Interview: “Naturally occurring substances will find their place in oral health”

A graduate of the specialisation programme in periodontics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, Dr Alex Solderer mostly treats severe cases of ...

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Researcher shows how selfies could aid in identifying missing persons

DUNDEE, UK: Though sometimes denigrated as a sign of vanity, self-portrait photographs—selfies, for short—are not without their advantages. One such ...

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Smoking rates continue to drop steadily in England

LONDON, UK: Cigarette smoking rates in England have been in a steady decline since the 1970s, according to the Office for National Statistics. Whereas 45.6%...

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BDA voices concerns over reduced dental attendance rates

LONDON, UK: According to new statistics released by the NHS, there has been a 25% fall in dental treatments delivered to patients exempt from NHS charges ...

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Study examines oral health behaviours in elite athletes

LONDON, UK: Various studies have found that poor oral health may impair training and athletic performance. A recent study has examined oral health ...

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Charity shines spotlight on excessive sugar consumption

RUGBY, UK: Though the April 2018 introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy—otherwise known as the sugar tax—has proved effective in reducing the ...

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Framework for commissioning of diabetic dental patients released

LONDON, UK: Though the mutually influential relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease has been well established, there has been limited guidance...

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Interview: “We aim to prepare dentists for care of the ageing population”

As people worldwide are living longer, the proportion of elderly people is increasing. In 2015, 900 million people were 60 years or older. This number is ...

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Dentures discovered in larynx days after general anaesthetic

GREAT YARMOUTH, UK: Dentures need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic is administered, doctors have warned after a 72-year-old man’s dentures ...

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Deadline looms for dental care professionals to submit CPD statement

LONDON, UK: The deadline for UK-based dental care professionals (DCPs) to make their annual or end-of-cycle continuing professional development (CPD) ...

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Scientists uncover gene that enhances tissue regeneration in tooth healing

PLYMOUTH, UK: The usefulness of stem cells in the regeneration of dental and other body tissue has been established by numerous studies, though their ...

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Survey shows number of UK adults seeking orthodontic treatment remains high

LONDON, UK: Though orthodontic treatment was once thought to be something only for teenagers, its generally non-invasive nature has led to it becoming ...

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Oral organs of fish capable of tissue regeneration

LONDON, U.K./ATLANTA, U.S.: After examining tooth renewal in animals that have tooth replacement and regenerative abilities, researchers from the U.K. and ...

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London Dentistry Show is approaching fast

LONDON, UK: The London Dentistry Show is set to take place in mere weeks and promises a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities for ...

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Interview: Routine mentorship in the general dental practice

Though routine mentoring has been widely used in other professions as a form of stress management, it remains relatively under-utilised in dentistry for a ...

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FGDP(UK) leads campaign encouraging screening for erosive tooth wear

LONDON, UK: The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) [FGDP(UK)], the only professional membership body in the UK specifically for general dental ...

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Interview: “Oral health should not be looked at in isolation”

Whether or not to provide dental treatment for patients with drug dependencies can be a difficult decision for dentists to make. Dental Tribune ...

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Why reviews have grown in importance

“Before contacting you, I read all of your lovely reviews.” My clients are hearing that from patients every week nowadays. I’m not sure who actually ...

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Inquiry launched into NHS dentistry services

LONDON, UK: The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into NHS England dentistry services, stating that the focus of NHS...

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Study reveals impact of dry mouth on quality of life

LONDON, UK: Though the exact number of people who suffer from xerostomia is unclear, some studies estimate that as many as one in five of the population ...

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SmileDirectClub launches in UK

LONDON, UK: The US-headquartered clear aligner provider SmileDirectClub has launched nine stand-alone stores across London, Manchester and Birmingham, its ...

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Union recommends practices update rules regarding assistance dogs

LONDON, UK: According to Assistance Dogs UK, over 7,000 disabled people in the UK rely on assistance dogs to help with practical tasks, yet many dental ...

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Align Technology launches first pop-up store in the UK

LONDON, UK: Align Technology, a worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, recently launched its first Invisalign Connect pop-up store at the ...

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UK government announces plan to eliminate smoking by 2030

LONDON, UK: A green paper published by the UK government has outlined an ambitious plan for the UK to be “smoke-free” by 2030. The goal is part of a ...

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English dentists to receive above-inflation pay raise

LONDON, UK: Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has confirmed that NHS England dentists will receive a 2.5% pay increase backdated ...

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Interview: Zirconia and the art of dentistry

Though one is a master dental technician and the other a dentist, Daniele Rondoni and Dr Nicola Scotti share a passion for discovering new materials and ...

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