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Report predicts dental laboratory market to be worth more than £33 billion by 2024

LONDON, UK: As digital dentistry becomes more commonplace, the relationship between dentists and dental laboratories seems set to grow. A new research ...

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Results of student survey show satisfaction with UK dental education

LONDON, UK: More than 320,000 students at UK-based higher institutions have taken part in the 2018 National Student Survey, an anonymous survey that gathers...

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BOC: OrthoTED talks to address engaging topics

LONDON, UK: The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has revealed the four thought-provoking papers selected for the OrthoTED session at the upcoming British ...

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Interview: “Tooth discolorations can have a psychosocial effect on the patient’s life”

Until recently, performing a tooth whitening procedure on British dental patients under the age of 18 was illegal. However, recent changes in the position ...

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Periodontitis and peri-implantitis prophylaxis through sealing the superstructures

Periodontal disease is still a key area of interest in dentistry today. While, in the past, we relied on improving treatments in technical and material ...

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Interview: Concerted action can lead us towards a cavity-free future

It is a curious truth of modern dentistry that, despite growing awareness of the importance of oral health, the prevalence of dental caries remains at an ...

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Updated guidance on infant feeding welcomed by BSPD

LONDON, UK: The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed updated guidance provided by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition ...

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British consumers misled by claims on cereal packaging, study shows

CARDIFF, UK: By now, it is well known that many leading breakfast cereals may contain a surprisingly high amount of sugar in each bowl. A recent study, ...

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Survey demonstrates UK doctors’ negative opinion of Brexit

LONDON, UK: More than two years after a national referendum resulted in the UK electorate voting to leave the EU, Brexit remains entrenched in the ...

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Dental care professionals to be affected by CPD changes

LONDON, UK: At the start of 2018, all UK-based dentists were required to adopt the new approach to continuing professional development (CPD) outlined by the...

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Dental and industry professionals meet at 2018 IADR General Session and Exhibition

LONDON, UK: The 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has begun and is being held in conjunction ...

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“Orthodontics 360°”: BOC sheds light on all aspects of specialty

LONDON, UK: The biggest event for all UK dental professionals with an interest in the orthodontic specialty will be held in the heart of the capital this ...

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BDA and BADN welcome official confirmation of HPV vaccination for boys

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) and the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), along with other organisations, have welcomed the ...

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Research uses dental plaque to uncover potential for insights into ancient diets

YORK, UK: Perhaps unfairly, the teeth of Britons have developed an international reputation for being crooked and aesthetically subpar. Researchers have ...

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Study reveals hidden costs of persistent orofacial pain

NEWCASTLE, UK: Orofacial pain, which affects an estimated 7 per cent of the British population, is an issue caused by a group of conditions affecting the ...

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New Health and Social Care Secretary appointed in UK

LONDON, UK: The recent resignation of British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has caused a reshuffling of the Cabinet of the UK, with Secretary of State for...

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British Orthodontic Society responds to ASA ruling on misleading claims

LONDON, UK: The British Orthodontic Society (BOS), a charity and the voice of orthodontists in the UK, has called on manufacturers of orthodontic devices ...

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Interview: “Volunteering ticked all the right boxes”

Though it is a nation with a rich and storied history, Lebanon has been known in more recent times for its volatile political climate and high levels of ...

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Survey shows sugar consumption increase among children during summer

LONDON, UK: With Britain still recovering from its longest heatwave in five years, parents may be tempted to help keep their children cool by giving them ...

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Details about programme for National Dental Nursing Conference released

LANCASHIRE, UK: The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has released a provisional programme for its annual National Dental Nursing Conference, to ...

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Interview: The Rivelin patch sticks to the mucosal surface for much longer than any other treatment

Though the oral mucosa’s accessibility and high level of blood supply make it an ideal site for drug delivery, various other factors can make drug ...

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British government publishes part two of childhood obesity action plan

LONDON, UK: Two years after the British government published part one of their plan of action to combat childhood obesity, part two has been published. The ...

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Registration for BDIA Dental Showcase now open

LONDON, UK: Online registration for the BDIA Dental Showcase, to be held from 4 to 6 October at ExCeL London, is now open. Thousands of dental professionals...

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New campaign: British Dental Industry Association urges support of member companies

CHESHAM, UK: The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has launched a new initiative titled “Think supplier, Think BDIA member” to remind the ...

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Study finds British athletes have poor oral health

LONDON, UK: Though elite athletes generally possess an enviable level of physical fitness, a recent study has shown that their oral health may leave much to...

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Reports indicate government ready to extend HPV vaccination to boys

LONDON, UK: Recently, the British Dental Association (BDA), alongside partner organisations, has called upon the Department of Health and Social Care to ...

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UK National Kissing Day—A good opportunity to talk about bad breath

LONDON, UK: Kissing. Who doesn’t like a good old wet one on the lips? On 22 June, with different levels of intensity, the UK is puckering up on National ...

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World Cup: Dentists warn against sugary drinks ads targeting kids

LONDON, UK: In light of the 2018 FIFA World Cup currently on in Russia, the British Dental Association (BDA) has cautioned that the unprecedented ...

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Surprising dental health inequalities found between foreign‐ and UK‐born adults

LONDON, UK: Migration patterns in the UK have changed tremendously in the last two decades owing to ease of global travel, asylum seekers from conflict ...

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British researchers outline list of 15 never events for dentists to follow

LONDON, UK: A team of researchers has developed a list of 15 so-called never events for dentistry. These are serious patient safety incidents that should be...

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