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What would Dr Mo Lar do? Part 3

Over the course of this 11-part series, the 4dentist group will explore ways to tackle a number of personal and professional challenges by providing advice ...

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Public satisfaction with NHS dentistry at 20-year high

LONDON, UK: People’s satisfaction with dental care provided by the National Health Service (NHS) has risen further in recent years, as shown in the ...

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Goodwill decreases owing to uncertainty in practice sales market

KESWICK, UK: Despite a drop back in the average of goodwill as a percentage of fee income, both NHS and mixed practices have continued to attract a ...

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Nano-coating effective in reducing peri-implantitis risk

PLYMOUTH, UK: Investigating the effect of a new approach using a combination of silver, titanium dioxide and hydroxyapatite (HA) nano-coatings on the ...

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Webinar: How to prevent and address occupational back and neck pain

LEIPZIG, Germany: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are an increasing problem in the dental profession. A new free webinar, to be presented by the ...

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What would Dr Mo Lar do? Part I

As a dentist, you will be presented with a number of challenges in your personal and professional life, from the minute that you become a dental student ...

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New device detects bacteria during root canal treatment

LONDON, UK: A new method of detecting bacteria during root canal therapy could eradicate the need for follow-up appointments and prevent treatment failure, ...

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Eurostat figures add to concerns over shortages after Brexit

LUXEMBOURG: Despite some growth in the overall dental workforce within the last five years, the UK still has one of the lowest ratios of dentists per capita...

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Interview: "With more females entering the dental profession, changes will be evident"

More women are expected to graduate in dentistry in the UK than men in the years to come. With a larger share of female dentists in the overall workforce, ...

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Webinar introduces tooth straightening method for GDPs

LEIPZIG, Germany: Did you know that 75 per cent of your patients could benefit from a smile improvement? A new webinar, presented by the Dental Tribune ...

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Breath test could help detect stomach and oesophageal cancer

LONDON, UK/AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: A test that measures the levels of five chemicals in the breath has shown promising results for the detection of cancers ...

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New research targets disease-causing oral bacteria

BRISTOL, UK: When oral bacteria spread to other tissues via the bloodstream, the results can be catastrophic. Researchers have now discovered a potentially ...

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GDC announces reappointment of Moyes

LONDON, UK: The Privy Council of the General Dental Council (GDC) has approved the appointment of William (Bill) Moyes as chair for another term. He will ...

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Bupa announces acquisition of Oasis complete

LONDON, UK: The acquisition of the Oasis Healthcare Group has been completed, the Bupa health care group has said. The news comes after the European ...

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Sugar and lack of dental care cause poor oral health of nursing home patients

DUBLIN, Ireland: An unregulated use of fortified high-sugar food supplements is causing untold damage to the oral health of thousands of nursing home ...

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Irish dentists warn of potential dangers of dental infection

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged people to prioritise their oral health and not to ignore dental pain, gingival infection or ...

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Interview: “We need to establish patient-centred care in all practices”

As a practising dental implantologist in southern England, Dr Kashif Hafeez regularly speaks on clinical governance and the concept of patient-centred care ...

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Obesity may influence response to orthodontic treatment in minors

LONDON, UK: In Western countries like the UK, it is estimated that almost every third child is now overweight or obese. At the same time, an increasing ...

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Mydentist clinical service director warns tough Brexit could affect UK dentistry

LONDON, UK: Yesterday, Parliament cleared the way for government to invoke Article 50 in March that will open negotiations for the country to leave the ...

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The Making Tax Digital scheme: Another headache for dentists

According to the current timetable set, HM Revenue and Customs’s (HMRC) new Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme is to commence on 6 April 2018. Announced ...

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Oral health of children is improving, but not equally across the UK

LONDON, UK: Compared with other countries in Europe, UK children score relatively low on the DMF index. Despite significant improvements in the state of ...

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Post-hygiene whitening for everyone

It is often amazing to see how a slightly different shade of colour can brighten up a smile and the entire countenance of patients who decide to undergo ...

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GDC says more details on complaints system changes available soon

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) yesterday announced it will publish details by the end of January on how it wants to change the current ...

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Website pushes technology for cosmetic treatment simulation at home

LONDON, UK: Polls have shown that a significant number of Brits are considering cosmetic procedures to improve their appearance. In order to guide them in ...

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Caries in children: English dentists extract 160 teeth a day

LONDON, UK: More than 40,000 hospital operations to remove teeth in children and teenagers were performed last year in England, according to the latest ...

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Recruitment: An insight into the candidate screening

Have you ever applied for a job, but were not successful? Or perhaps you are just curious about what actually goes into candidate screening once you have ...

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Newcastle figures question reporting of dental emergencies

LONDON, UK: With NHS trusts in crisis all over Britain, new estimates by Newcastle University’s Centre for Oral Health Research have indicated that a ...

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King’s proves method to help teeth repair themselves

LONDON, UK: Scientists from the Dental Institute at King’s College London have reported on a new approach found to be successful in mobilising the ...

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Take dental system out of hands of politicians, professionals demand

LONDON, UK: In a letter to the Daily Telegraph this week, over 1,000 dental professionals have called for regaining control of NHS-provided dentistry from ...

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