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Dental regulation in UK must overcome climate of fear, GDC exec says

MANCHESTER, UK: The deteriorating relationship between dentistry and its regulatory body has to be addressed, Executive Director of Strategy at the General ...

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What would Dr Mo Lar do? Part 10

Over the course of an 11-part series, the 4dentists group is exploring ways to tackle a number of personal and professional challenges by providing advice ...

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Mechanism behind oral candidiasis discovered

LONDON, UK/PITTSBURGH, US: A recently discovered peptide toxin has been identified by a team of UK and US researchers as the cause of the development of ...

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"This new protocol is almost universal"

With Trefoil, Nobel Biocare recently introduced a new implant solution or protocol for achieving a fixed, definitive fixed full-arch restoration of the ...

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Fossil teeth trace human lineage to rat-like creature

PORTSMOUTH, UK: According to new research from the University of Portsmouth in England, fossils from the oldest mammals belonging to the line that led to ...

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Report: Policymakers given steps to act against dental caries

LONDON, UK: A new report, published last week by the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) and the Policy Institute at King’s College London in the UK,...

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GDC publishes first results from fitness to practise analysis

LONDON, UK: Dentists who are male and have an Asian background are more likely to be investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC), an independent ...

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Newly launched device makes every toothbrush smart

LONDON, UK: A new, innovative device designed to support patients in their toothbrushing routine has been launched in the UK today. Brushlink tracks ...

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Mouth Cancer Action Month: How to get involved

LONDON, UK: General awareness of mouth cancer in the UK remains dangerously low, despite more than 7,500 people being diagnosed with mouth cancer annually. ...

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Legislative parity and transition period priorities for dental industry post-Brexit

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has called on the negotiating heads of both the UK and the European Union to agree to a ...

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What would Dr Mo Lar do? Part 9

Over the course of this 11-part series, Managing Director of the 4dentists group Richard Lishman will explore ways to tackle a number of personal and ...

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Cleaning is key

Completely disinfecting the canal system is challenging when all factors are considered. If we are looking at the nano level there are approximately 76,000 ...

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New survey reveals how often Brits skip toothbrushing

LONDON, UK: Only two-thirds of British people brush their teeth the recommended two times a day, a new survey has found. The remaining third only use their ...

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Seats still available for London symposium, Nobel Biocare says

LONDON, UK/ZURICH, Switzerland: Inventor of the All-on-4 treatment concept Dr Paulo Malo from Portugal is only one of the world-renowned experts that has ...

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Fewer products removed from BDIA Dental Showcase

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Less counterfeit or non-compliant dental equipment than last year had to be removed from the BDIA Dental Showcase, a representative of the ...

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“We are now putting the mouth back in the body”

The nationwide Dental Check by One (DCby1) campaign aims to combat dental caries in British children by spreading awareness that dental check-ups should be ...

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Henry Schein extends unit offering, takes visitors on digital journey

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Nothing has changed the dental landscape more dramatically in recent years than the introduction of digital technology. Reflecting the ...

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BDA survey shows most dentists want to leave NHS

LONDON, UK: New doubt has been cast on the future of NHS dental care, as a recent survey issued by the British Dental Association (BDA) has found that the ...

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2017 edition of BDIA Dental Showcase to open in Birmingham next week

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Under new management and with more exhibitors than ever before, the BDIA Dental Showcase is set for this year’s edition in Birmingham. The...

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"Tremendous potential for future growth"

In September, Align Technology invited active Invisalign providers in the general dental practitioner (GDP) group, who offer the clear aligner system ...

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Household environment at the micro level may play a role in oral health

LONDON, UK: The role of the household may have an influence not only at the social level, but also at the microbe level. In a study conducted in the UK, ...

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GDC warns of new online scam

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) has warned dental practices not to answer requests recently sent by a computer forensics company pretending to ...

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British Dental Conference joins forces with Dentistry Show

COVENTRY & LONDON, UK: The organisers of two of the largest dental events in the UK, the British Dental Association (BDA) and CloserStill Media, have ...

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National campaign to address early-life oral health crisis

MANCHESTER, UK: According to figures from the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, four in five children under 2 years of ...

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BSPD: Collaboration meets creativity at 2017 conference

MANCHESTER, UK: Collaboration between clinicians, health care officials and researchers is the theme of this year’s annual conference of the British ...

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"We cannot be dictated by digital technology"

During a special session at this year’s British Orthodontic Conference in Manchester, a number of internationally prominent clinicians will debate the use...

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New visual identity and retention campaign: BOC starts in Manchester

MANCHESTER, UK: With a refreshed visual identity and plenty on offer for orthodontic professionals over the next three days, the British Orthodontic ...

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Study shows aspirin could repair dental caries

BELFAST, UK: According to a new study by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, aspirin could reverse the effects of dental caries. According to the ...

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Dental volunteers treat hundreds of children in Philippines

MANDAUE, Philippines: Four volunteers working with Dentaid, a dental charity that provides essential dental care to people in the UK and to people in many ...

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What would Dr Mo Lar do? Part 8

Over the course of this 11-part series, Managing Director of the 4dentists group Richard Lishman will explore ways to tackle a number of personal and ...

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