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Dental News
David Waring announced as new Chairman for BOC 2019
LONDON, UK: At a press conference held at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) 2018, the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) announced that consultant ...
Expert in aesthetic dentistry presents new data on smile design at BOC 2018
LONDON, UK: Dr David Sarver, one of the world’s most prominent speakers on aesthetic dentistry, is set to present new data on the way in which one’s ...
Interview: “Clear, step-by-step instructions are essential for long-term success”
Dental professionals should be empowered to instruct and motivate their patients to maintain proper oral hygiene. ITOP, short for individually trained oral ...
Dentistry and medicine degrees deliver best value for money, survey finds
LONDON, UK: Obtaining a university degree in the UK can be a costly experience. Currently, higher education institutions in England can charge home student ...
Interview: “There will be a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary care”
The 31st British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is taking place in London from 27 to 29 September and will feature a number of innovative sessions under the ...
Philips to launch ProtectiveClean range at BDIA Dental Showcase
LONDON, UK: The BDIA Dental Showcase, to be held from 4 to 6 October at ExCeL London, will provide the backdrop for the latest product launch by Philips ...
Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future holds summit at FDI 2018
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) held its ninth annual summit on 7 September during the recent FDI World Dental ...
Anglo-Saxon teeth could help identify modern health issues, study finds
BRADFORD, UK: Unlike bones, children’s teeth continue to grow during periods of undernourishment and record high nitrogen values, providing a kind of ...
Restoring the coral reef with CURAPROX
Marinecultures.org is a small, donor-funded organisation whose mission is to help protect and manage the coral reefs while improving the living conditions ...
Interview: Smartphones can be a useful resource for dentists
According to the UK's Office of Communications, 78 per cent of British people own a smartphone. Needless to say, these devices have changed how many people,...
Interview: “Social dentistry goes further”
As dentistry has grown more focused on biological processes and surgical treatments, the social determinants of health—the conditions in which we are ...
FiCTION trial highlighted at BSPD 2018
DUNDEE, UK: Seven years ago, one of the most important clinical trials to ever be undertaken on dental caries in British children commenced in Dundee. The ...
Interview: BSPD 2018 is all about well-being
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Conference is currently being held and will run until 14 September in Dundee’s Caird Hall. ...
Brush DJ to be recognised at BSPD 2018
DUNDEE, UK: The 2018 British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Conference will see Dr Ben Underwood, the creator of the toothbrushing app Brush ...
Three themes, multiple speakers, total engagement
When I took over as Chair of the BSPD Teachers’ Branch in 2016, one of my primary aims was to increase the membership and attendance at the annual branch ...
Newly released denture guidelines shed light on correct maintenance and cleaning
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As populations age, the number of people who need advice on the best denture care will rise over the coming years. Therefore, new ...
Outstanding imaging with Planmeca CBCT units
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As a global leader in digital imaging, Planmeca provides a range of solutions designed to suit all imaging needs. All of the ...
Charity team will conquer mountain to fundraise for mouth cancer
RUGBY, UK: A charity team is set to tackle the daunting Striding Edge challenge to raise money and help continue the fight against mouth cancer in the UK. ...
Income drop and low morale: Northern Ireland dentists are stuggling
BELFAST, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that general dental practitioners in Northern Ireland are at breaking point. The trade ...
Interview: “People are genuinely surprised at the illusions they had about toothbrushing”
With an estimated 50 per cent of the European population suffering from some form of periodontal disease, and a big majority suffering or having suffered ...
Surgeons warn of risks involved with tongue splitting
LONDON, UK: The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College ...
SDCEP provides guidance for preventative antibiotic use
LONDON, UK: In 2016, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s CG64 clinical guideline (NICE CG64) was revised to include new guidance for ...
Family is key motivator for international dentists, UK study finds
PORTSMOUTH, UK: Over the past decade, the British dental workforce has grown increasingly international. By 2016, for example, 35 per cent of newly ...
Interview: “We’re all about prevention”
Getting one’s patients to engage in preventative oral health behaviours can be difficult at times. Helping them to understand the importance of such care ...
Interview: “An oral cancer exam should be part of a dental check-up”
Though oral cancer is a condition rarely seen in the dental practice, the combination of its increasing incidence and relatively poor five-year survival ...
Study shows HPV infection rates lower than expected
SHEFFIELD, UK: The Department of Health and Social Care’s recent confirmation of the extension of the vaccination programme against the human ...
Research links processed starch to dental caries
NEWCASTLE, UK: Given the abundance of dietary recommendations that can be accessed these days, understanding what we should and should not eat can be a ...
Report recommends that dentists cut their carbon footprint
LONDON, UK: The recent European summer heatwave has brought climate change, and methods of combating it, to the fore of many public discussions. In keeping ...
Workforce figures present mixed blessings for dental academics
LONDON, UK: A recently released report on the state of Britain’s dental clinical academic workforce has highlighted both positive and negative trends in ...
Interview: 3-D printers allow us to create a variety of different models
Though the recent advancements in 3-D printing technology and their effect on the dental industry have been well catalogued, less focus has been placed on ...