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Dental News
COLTENE showcases BRILLIANT COMPONEER in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, UK: COLTENE, a leading international developer and manufacturer of dental equipment and materials, has highlighted BRILLIANT COMPONEER at the ...
Education in focus at British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
BIRMINGHAM, UK: It is no secret that the educational opportunities at the annual British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show are a prime motivator for many...
Research on fossilised teeth redefines human and Neanderthal history
LONDON, UK: Looking back in time through archaeology has revealed many insights to explain where Homo sapiens came from. By examining teeth, scientists have...
3M launches new universal composite material at 2019 BDCDS
BIRMINGHAM, UK: The global manufacturer 3M has used the occasion of the 2019 British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS) to launch Filtek Universal...
Carestream impresses at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
BIRMINGHAM, UK: As a company focused purely on digital dentistry, Carestream Dental offers practice management software, as well as imaging and CAD/CAM ...
Philips announces partnership with IAS Academy at Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, UK: With over 400 exhibitors at the 2019 British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, there were a range of product launches and partnership ...
British adults feel self-conscious about their smile, reveals recent survey
LONDON, UK: The parameters for what is considered a healthy smile have seemingly become narrower over the years. In a recent survey, the Oral Health ...
Align and Bupa Dental Care announce partnership for UK and Ireland
LONDON, UK: Align Technology, the global medical device company behind the Invisalign clear aligner system, and Bupa Dental Care have announced a new ...
Nearly one in three warnings issued by GDC relate to personal conduct
LONDON, UK: Being brought before the General Dental Council (GDC) can be a lengthy and distressing process, with potentially serious consequences, for ...
GDC proposes reduced annual retention fee for dentists
LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC), the UK-wide statutory regulator of dentists and dental professionals, has commenced an open consultation ...
The story behind the smile at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
BIRMINGHAM, UK: Behind every smile, there’s a story—an obstacle overcome, a challenge accepted, a workflow streamlined, a life changed—not just from ...
Roz McMullan inaugurated as 133rd President of the BDA
LONDON, UK: Dr Roz McMullan, the force behind the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) presence in Northern Ireland, was installed last week as BDA ...
Proposal to limit access to NHS Pension Scheme met with criticism
LONDON, UK: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently announced plans to provide the Secretary of State with the power to suspend a ...
Study finds sugary drinks not necessarily linked to childhood obesity
NOTTINGHAM, UK: Given what we know about the relationship between rates of obesity and sugar consumption, it would seem to be common sense that children who...
Award recognises the life-changing potential of orthodontics
LONDON, UK: The British Orthodontic Society’s Against the Odds Award for 2019 has been given to Tatiana Williams, whose brave story shows the power of ...
Study links frailty to poor oral health
MELBOURNE, Australia/LONDON, UK: It is widely known that poor nutrition is a risk factor for frailty. Similarly, the link between nutrition and oral health ...
Research finds presence of dental phobia not a barrier to treatment
LONDON, UK: It has been established that patients with a phobia of dentistry may often delay visiting the dentist or avoid it altogether. It comes as ...
Dentists without legal representation harder hit at GDC hearings
LONDON, UK: A hearing before the General Dental Council (GDC) can have serious consequences for a UK-based dentist. It comes as little surprise, then, that ...
Pharmacists to provide oral health advice in new project
SUNDERLAND, UK: Poor oral health is a significant public health concern in the UK, costing NHS England a reported £3.4 billion annually. A new project ...
Cornwall Council votes to take action on dentist shortage
CORNWALL, UK: A cross-party group of councillors in Cornwall have voted to take action over the growing access and recruitment problems facing NHS dental ...
PD presents IrriFlex, its innovative needle design for advanced root canal irrigation
A new generation of irrigation needle designed and manufactured by Swiss endodontic company PD (Produits Dentaires) enables more effective cleaning and ...
Alerting patients to disease risk improves dental hygiene and oral inflammation, study finds
LONDON, UK: As dentistry becomes more technologically advanced, the importance of having an informed patient continues to grow. With this in mind, a new ...
Stress—Friend or enemy?
“Stress” is a term that is often misused and applied inappropriately. In today’s world, being stressed is often associated with a busy, active work ...
EU-trained dental professionals set to remain certified in post-Brexit UK
LONDON, UK: The ongoing Brexit negotiations have created a fair amount of uncertainty for dental professionals based in the UK, with there being a distinct ...
Interview: "Parents tell us that their children are now brushing correctly and independently"
Most children do not particularly love toothbrushing, and many parents will agree that getting their children to brush can be quite a hassle. As a solution,...
Survey shows fear of being sued often leads to stress and anxiety for dentists
LONDON, UK: Often, dentistry-related stress is only looked at through the lens of the patients’ experience and their fear of dental procedures. A recent ...
Registration opens for British Orthodontic Conference 2019
GLASGOW, UK: Registration is now open for the 2019 British Orthodontic Conference (BOC), the biggest meeting on the British orthodontic calendar, and this ...
Interview: “Bruxism requires dentists to look beyond the mouth”
The Greeks had a word for what we now refer to as bruxism: brychein—the grinding or gnashing of teeth. With references to this “gnashing of teeth” in ...
Interview: Athletes are very receptive to improving their oral health for better performance
Studies have consistently reported poor oral health in elite athletes, the detrimental effects of which not only impact their general health, but also their...
Northern Ireland commits to extending HPV vaccination programme
BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Authorities in Northern Ireland have officially confirmed that they will extend their human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination ...