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Dental News
Study shows dentists may underdiagnose when under time pressure
PLYMOUTH, UK: Though dentistry can be a highly stressful field to work in at times, little research has been done into how time pressure can affect a ...
Janet Goodwin receives honorary fellowship from FGDP (UK)
LONDON, UK: With almost five decades of experience in a variety of fields under her belt, Janet Goodwin has made an immeasurable impact on the British ...
British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show fast approaching
BIRMINGHAM, UK: Set to take place on 17 and 18 May at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show will ...
Statistics show many young children missing out on dental treatment
LONDON, UK: A publication released by the NHS has shown that 57.7 per cent of children in England aged between 1 and 4 years failed to see an NHS dentist in...
Report shows costs are up and profits are down for dental practices
LONDON, UK: The recently released NASDAL Benchmarking Report for 2017–18 shows that there has been a decrease of 3 per cent in net profits for a typical ...
Planmeca introduces extensive line-up of new products at IDS 2019
With another spectacular edition of the International Dental Show (IDS) now over, the Finnish digital dental unit manufacturer Planmeca can look back at an ...
UK government's increase in dental charges met with criticism
LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) and Oral Health Foundation have both come out strongly against the UK government’s recent decision to ...
Survey: UK schools rank last in provision of oral health education
GENEVA, Switzerland: Today on World Oral Health Day (WOHD), FDI World Dental Federation has released the results of a survey conducted in 13 countries which...
New realistic mouth models aim to improve dental education
BIRMINGHAM, UK: New research being carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham will allow dental students to train on dental models that ...
Naturally enhanced protection with CURAPROX Perio Plus+
Swiss oral health company CURADEN has released CURAPROX Perio Plus+, a new generation of antiseptic mouthwashes, gel and toothpaste containing just the ...
Researchers examine regenerative potential of mice teeth
LONDON, UK: The concept of regrowing teeth is considered somewhat of a holy grail in dentistry. Though most reptiles and fish have multiple sets of teeth ...
Food industry bodies ask for delay in junk food advertising reform
LONDON, UK: More than 30 food industry trade bodies have sent a letter to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, ...
Drive launched to tackle dental caries in children in Manchester
MANCHESTER, UK: In the Greater Manchester region, the most common reason for young children being admitted to hospital is to have a tooth removed. In ...
Study questions health benefits of artificial sweeteners
LONDON, UK: By providing a sweet taste without the calories and other deleterious side effects of sugar, artificial sweeteners have often been lauded for ...
BDA study day proves to be a success
LONDON, UK: More than 60 dental professionals, including dental core trainees and specialist registrars, were brought together last week at the British ...
Bad breath a turn-off for potential partners, survey finds
LONDON, UK: If you’ve failed to land a date for Valentine’s Day, it might be worth checking your breath. That is, at least, the conclusion reached by a ...
BDA analysis shows one million new patients unable to access NHS dentistry
LONDON, UK: Recent data published by the UK government shows that an estimated one million new dental patients in England are unable to secure an NHS ...
Innovative toothbrushing system finds an audience on UK national television
LONDON, UK: A toothbrushing system aimed at younger children who respond negatively to conventional toothpaste flavours has been received positively after ...
Private dentistry grows in UK as NHS spending decreases
LONDON, UK: A newly released report on the high street dental segment in the UK has reignited concerns regarding a lack of funding for NHS dental services. ...
Fizz Free February initiative kicks off
LONDON, UK: Soft drinks, or fizzy drinks, are the single largest source of sugar for children aged 11–18, constituting an average 29 per cent of their ...
Removing sweets from checkouts reduces overall unhealthy purchases, study finds
LONDON, UK: According to 2017 statistics released by the NHS, there were more than 40,000 hospital operations to extract teeth in children and teenagers in ...
Oral Health Foundation gives first-ever approval of toothpaste for sensitive teeth
LONDON, UK: Tooth sensitivity is an issue that affects more than 40 per cent of adults at some stage of their life, according to recent research. BioMin F, ...
Investigation launched regarding fines for NHS patients
LONDON, UK: The National Audit Office has launched an investigation into penalty charge notices issued to NHS patients, as the British Dental Association ...
European Medicines Agency leaves London ahead of Brexit
LONDON, UK: A key European Union agency responsible for the monitoring of medicines for dental and medical patients has relocated its headquarters from ...
Dental clinic attendance gap between rich and poor increases in Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland: Though a record proportion of the Scottish population have registered with an NHS dentist, statistics released by the NHS Scotland ...
Report highlights views and intentions of EEA-qualified dental professionals regarding Brexit
LONDON, UK: With Brexit still set to take place on 29 March of this year, understanding its potential impact on the British dental workforce is of paramount...
University successfully integrates teaching of hygiene therapists with dentists
PLYMOUTH, UK: In dental practices, pre-established attitudes and hierarchies can often result in each member of a dental team having specific and separate ...
Dentists honoured by BDA for outstanding achievements
LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has recognised the work of fourteen UK-based dentists with its annual Honours and Awards. The dentists were...
Experts say simpler dental surgeries should be conducted locally
LONDON, UK: The latest national report from the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has called for an investigation into why more simple surgical ...
Survey finds Britons quit smoking for health benefits, not cost
RUGBY, UK: According to British health experts, around 350,000 people in the UK are expected to quit smoking in 2019, putting smoking rates at their lowest ...