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Towards a healthy mouth with [BE YOU.]

Most of us know that proper brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride is the first step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Despite this, ...

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More adults in UK receiving orthodontic treatment

LONDON, UK: The number of adults in the UK seeking orthodontic treatment continues to rise, survey figures from the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have ...

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Study finds acupuncture could help with dental anxiety

YORK, UK: Fear of the dentist is something some people suffer from more than others. With multiple reasons for dental anxiety and its effects, there is ...

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Dentistry’s top innovators and thinkers to gather in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Almost a year ago, the organisers of two of the largest dental events in the UK, the British Dental Association (BDA) and CloserStill Media,...

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Philips’ stand in Birmingham hive of technical innovation

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show on 18 and 19 May will form the backdrop to the latest product launch by Philips Oral ...

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Dental pain found a major contributor to painkiller overdose

NOTTINGHAM, UK: Although proven largely ineffective, self-medication with paracetamol is on the rise, with more than 100 deaths every year resulting from ...

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Smile research could lead to redesigning of facial recognition technology

BRADFORD, UK: According to a recent study, it is not only the obvious physical features that help to distinguish men from women, but also some subtler ...

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Planmeca exhibiting new crown jewel of intra-oral scanning

SINGAPORE: According to Finnish company Planmeca, its new Emerald intra-oral scanner has set the bar for capturing digital impressions and “represents the...

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Portman Dental Care reported to be up for sale

CHELTENHAM, UK: Another UK-based dental chain could be changing hands soon, as Sky News has reported the owner of Portman Dental Care in Cheltenham to be in...

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Deals remain steady while valuations fall

LONDON, UK: “An era of high, perhaps inflated valuations may be coming to an end,” the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers...

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Impressive line-up announced for Birmingham conference

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Birmingham is setting up for the first British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, to be held in May. The organiser has now said that ...

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Government the only one to profit from higher NHS charges, BDA claims

LONDON, UK: The government is expected to gain tens of millions of pounds from dental practices owing to recent increases in charges, the British Dental ...

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Former Dental Directory exec joins Carestream

STEVENAGE, UK: Digital dental solutions provider Carestream has appointed Mark Garner, a former director for Dental Directory, as its new national sales ...

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FOREO launch aims to revolutionise daily dental care

LONDON, UK: Coinciding with World Oral Health Day, Swedish brand FOREO, makers of the world's first electric toothbrush made entirely from silicone, ...

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Net profits rise, with NHS and private practices leaping ahead

LONDON, UK: New figures presented by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) on Tuesday have shown profits widening ...

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ADIA and BDIA to sign agreement and strengthen ties

SYDNEY, Australia: Seeking to strengthen existing ties, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) and the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA)...

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Government increases NHS charges amid criticism from dentists

LONDON, UK: From April on, patients visiting an NHS dentist will have to pay more for their treatment. According to the government, charges for all types of...

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Sterilisation industry leaps forward with advanced technology

BLACKBURN, UK: Infection control is a critical part of any practice and the advancement in technology continues to improve the safety of patients and staff....

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Facebook live session on women in dentistry

LONDON, UK: An increasing number of women have entered the UK dental workforce in recent years. On International Women’s Day today, the British Dental ...

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BDA calls for better guidelines on aiding patients with eating disorders

LONDON, UK: Dentists play a key role in identifying conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. According to a new ...

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Getting to grips with general dental practitioner orthodontics

My learning pathway with the IAS Academy was slightly different from the normal route in that I took the ClearSmile Aligner course first, then the ...

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Children with tooth ache see pharmacist or emergency doctor rather than dentist

LONDON, UK: In England, dentists are often not the first person to see a child suffering from oral pain, a survey published in The BMJ has confirmed. ...

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GDC opens consultation on education quality assurance changes

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) is inviting dental professionals to voice their opinions about changes in the way it assures quality of ...

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Diet not solely to blame for tooth erosion

LONDON, UK: Together with dental caries and periodontal disease, dental erosion ranks among the top three most prevalent dental conditions. According to a ...

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NHS dentists exempt from CQC’s new financial viability requirement

LONDON, UK: Practices and organisations operating under NHS contracts are not required to submit a statement of financial viability to the Care Quality ...

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King’s launches new dental procedures guidebook

LONDON, UK: Representatives of King’s College London Dental Institute have introduced a new dental guidebook aimed at students and primary care providers....

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Lucky 13, or how it is to work for a dental group

I live in London and work as an associate at Victoria Promenade Dental Practice in Northampton, so I usually set my alarm for 5.30 a.m. to give myself time ...

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Dentists with greater financial incentive take more radiographs

YORK, UK: Radiographs are useful in diagnostics, but they expose patients to potentially harmful radiation. Thus, with every radiograph they take, dentists ...

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Study reveals smokers unaware of when health issues could arise

GUILDFORD, UK: Many people still smoke despite warnings and information regarding the health-damaging consequences. In a new study researchers from the ...

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Dentists warn of recruitment crisis looming over NHS

LONDON, UK: Over two-thirds of NHS practices in England have had difficulties filling vacancies, a recent survey by the British Dental Association (BDA) has...

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Towards a healthy mouth with [BE YOU.]

More adults in UK receiving orthodontic treatment

Study finds acupuncture could help with dental anxiety

Dentistry’s top innovators and thinkers to gather in Birmingham

Philips’ stand in Birmingham hive of technical innovation

Dental pain found a major contributor to painkiller overdose

Smile research could lead to redesigning of facial recognition technology

Planmeca exhibiting new crown jewel of intra-oral scanning

Portman Dental Care reported to be up for sale

Deals remain steady while valuations fall

Impressive line-up announced for Birmingham conference

Government the only one to profit from higher NHS charges, BDA claims

Former Dental Directory exec joins Carestream

FOREO launch aims to revolutionise daily dental care

Net profits rise, with NHS and private practices leaping ahead

ADIA and BDIA to sign agreement and strengthen ties

Government increases NHS charges amid criticism from dentists

Sterilisation industry leaps forward with advanced technology

Facebook live session on women in dentistry

BDA calls for better guidelines on aiding patients with eating disorders

Getting to grips with general dental practitioner orthodontics

Children with tooth ache see pharmacist or emergency doctor rather than dentist

GDC opens consultation on education quality assurance changes

Diet not solely to blame for tooth erosion

NHS dentists exempt from CQC’s new financial viability requirement

King’s launches new dental procedures guidebook

Lucky 13, or how it is to work for a dental group

Dentists with greater financial incentive take more radiographs

Study reveals smokers unaware of when health issues could arise

Dentists warn of recruitment crisis looming over NHS

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