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International Invisalign expert presents at BOC Brighton

BRIGHTON, UK: At the British Orthodontic Society congress (BOC), being held until 25 September in Brighton, Dr Sam Daher, a key speaker for Align Technology...

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Interview: “Adults offer exciting and rewarding challenges for the entire dental team”

During the conference of the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) this week in Brighton, Dr Robert Kirschen from Reigate and Prof. Ama Johal from London are ...

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Rediscovering operative dentistry

The first to come to mind among the majority of the public when dentistry is mentioned is the delivery of fillings or the need for crowns, the management of...

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Taking on work in progress in practice transaction

When purchasing a practice, among the many factors clinicians need to consider is the situation regarding work in progress (WIP), an area that can be ...

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More get up and GO

Align Technology is hailing unprecedented early interest in its recently introduced aesthetic tooth straightening product designed specifically for general ...

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Dental students already plagued by neck and back problems at university

LONDON, UK: Undergraduate dental students already experience musculoskeletal pain as dental practitioners do, a study performed at King’s College ...

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Individualised feedback can reduce dentists’ prescription of antibiotics

CAMBRIDGE, UK: While dentists only prescribe 10 per cent of all antibiotics in the UK, they often prescribe them inappropriately. Over-prescription of ...

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Interview: Toothbrush first, cleaning after

Barbara Derham is always smiling. She has over 25 years of experience as a dental hygienist, having worked in private practice in the UK and Ireland. In ...

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Delivering the ultimate teeth whitening experience

CAMBRIDGE & LONDON, UK: Philips has come a long way since introducing its first patent for a light bulb with an extended burning time in 1905. Over more...

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Infection scare dentist taken off register

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) has struck off a Nottingham dentist responsible for the largest recall of patients in the history of the NHS ...

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World of orthodontics meets in Brighton

BRIGHTON, UK: After a six-year absence, the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) returns to Brighton ‪next month. Held from 23 to 25 September, the event ...

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CURAPROX UK appoints new manager to expand in Ireland

KIMBOLTON, UK: Oral health care products provider CURAPROX UK has announced its intended expansion of its presence on the British Isles with the appointment...

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Career development opportunities and support in a corporate practice

Having worked for most of my career in the independent sector, I was aware of the negative press surrounding corporate dentistry before I joined the ...

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Align extends Invisalign offering for GDPs

LONDON, UK: With its Invisalign system, Align Technology provides one of the leading solutions on the clear aligner market. The company has now introduced ...

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BDIA publishes post-Brexit manifesto

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has published a manifesto in response to the uncertainty after the Brexit vote in June. Six main ...

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Review challenges dental health recommendation to avoid dried fruits

BETHERSDEN, UK: Dental health associations worldwide, including the British Oral Health Foundation, usually advise against snacking on dried fruits. Owing ...

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Regular use of mouthrinse reduces caries in children

LONDON, UK: In order to determine the effectiveness and safety of fluoride mouthrinses in preventing dental caries in the younger population, researchers ...

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Thousands of teeth may unnecessarily be pulled for profit in UDA system

LONDON, UK: According to a new investigation conducted by The Times, thousands of teeth could be needlessly extracted in the UK every year because it is ...

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Graduate premiums do not pay off debt, except for dentists and doctors

LONDON, UK: Medicine and dentistry appear to be the only two professions in which graduates in the UK are currently able to cover their student debt. ...

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Manage expectations of the management role and turn it into success

Practitioners’ expectations of the kind of manager they want for their practice vary considerably in terms of experience and skills. How guilty are ...

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Study investigates television-based dental health promotion in waiting rooms

LONDON, UK: Rather than just sitting in the waiting room flipping through magazines, patients may be watching specially targeted health messages on the ...

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Survey finds increasing number of adults are seeking orthodontic treatment

LONDON, UK: Orthodontic treatment is becoming increasingly popular among adults in the UK, results of a survey by the British Orthodontic Society have ...

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Amalgam phase-out discussed at London meeting

LONDON, UK: Limiting the use of amalgam in dentistry is a task that needs a combined effort by various actors in and outside of the health care sector, the ...

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North-East law firm appoints Goodman exec to expand into dental industry

LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER & PRESTON, UK: Previous Goodman Grant Solicitors director Nicola Lomas has been appointed by law firm Brabners to help expand its ...

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Improve your patient’s quality of life with personalised dental sleep solution

At ResMed, we are excited to announce the addition of five new design variations to Narval CC, our mandibular repositioning device. When we developed the ...

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King’s collaborates with China’s largest dental group

LONDON, UK: King’s College London Dental Institute is extending its international reach with the launch of a number of activities that will see the ...

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Tapered-ovoid incisor shape is most attractive in women

LONDON, UK: The position, shape and colour of maxillary incisors enhance the aesthetics of the smile. Researchers in the UK have now investigated whether ...

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Interview: “We need to consider carefully how to plan for the future workforce”

After the vote to leave in the European Union Referendum last month and the appointment of Theresa May as Prime Minister, negotiations between Westminster ...

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Practice valuations continue to rise

LONDON, UK: The latest quarterly report by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) indicates that the average ...

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Face transplant expert joins speakers list at upcoming national implant event

LONDON, UK: Members of the Association of Dental Implantology will head to the ExCeL London exhibition and convention centre in March next year when the ...

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