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Oral health project addresses dental needs of prison inmates

DUNDEE, Scotland: Dental students from the University of Dundee have won an award for an innovative oral health project aimed at benefitting prison inmates....

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National award for child oral health scheme launched

LONDON, UK: Dental practices across the UK have been invited to enter a national competition that recognises success in increasing the number of children ...

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Nearly a quarter of Scots consider dental treatment unaffordable

EDINBURGH, Scotland: In troubling news, a recent survey on financial hardship in Scotland has found that almost a quarter of Scottish people feel that they ...

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National Assembly for Wales unveils report recommending new NHS dental system

CARDIFF, UK: The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee of the National Assembly for Wales has released a report recommending transformative change of the ...

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Low numbers of UK children visiting dentist before first birthday, study finds

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The importance of instilling positive oral health habits in children is well known. In a new study, research led by the University of ...

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Social media #dentistry24 campaign taking place today

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has encouraged dentists worldwide to come together and celebrate their profession today by using the ...

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Interview: "Innovation backed by science"

Dental Tribune International sat down at IDS 2019 with Hans Geiselhöringer, President of Nobel Biocare Systems, to discuss the company’s latest ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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