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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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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 ...

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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,...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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