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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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Dental educators recognised in New Year Honours

LONDON, UK: Two dental professionals have made it to the Queen’s New Year Honours list this year. Acknowledged for their contributions to dental ...

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BDA seeks witnesses to challenge NHS on patient charge revenue deductions

LONDON, UK: According to the British Dental Association (BDA), deductions on patient charge revenue have become a major issue for GDP when dealing with the ...

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From a pig’s head to chocolates: What gifts dentists receive

LONDON, UK: A pig’s head or a pheasant are among the more unusual gifts that dentists in the UK received from their patients last year. More common ...

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Invisalign Go en route to success—2016 in review

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: With launches in Germany, the UK, France and Italy, numerous Invisalign Go introductory seminars and a series of enhancements for ...

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CURAPROX: Combining functionality and innovative design

The Hydrosonic Black Is White range from CURAPROX, a Curaden brand, is a truly premium consumer lifestyle product that ensures quality oral health care. In ...

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BSDHT partners with Howden for auxiliary insurance policy

LONDON, UK: The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has launched an insurance policy called BSDHT Indemnity that has specifically been ...

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Nurses and midwives could improve the oral health of mothers and children

LONDON, UK: During pregnancy, women are at a higher risk for dental disease owing to hormonal changes. Moreover, it has been found that maternal oral health...

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My complete digital conversion

My professional journey has no end or destination. If I ever felt satisfied by one system and I applied it in the same way without acquiring new knowledge ...

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Invisalign Go now offers even more benefits for dentists and patients

LONDON, UK: About a year has passed since Align Technology launched its latest product: Invisalign Go, a clear aligner system for all dentists. With this ...

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New dental education facility opens in Exeter

EXETER, UK: Replacing an old dental training facility at Heavitree Hospital, the new Dental Education Facility was opened last week in Exeter. In addition ...

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Oral cancer thrives based on lifestyle choices

LONDON, UK: Lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking alcohol or an unbalanced diet, in addition to human papillomavirus infections, appear to have resulted ...

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Nationwide network for women in dentistry launched

LONDON, UK: It is estimated that by 2020 over half of dentists in the UK will be women. In order to address particular challenges related to the ...

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Prescriptions of antibiotics in dentistry decrease

LONDON, UK: In line with general medical practices and hospitals, dental practices in the UK for the first time prescribed fewer antibiotics last year. ...

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The exclusive Black is White christmas offer

LONDON, UK: Combining functionality and innovative design, the Black is White range from CURAPROX, a Curaden brand, presents a true premium consumer ...

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BSDHT extends support for antibiotic awareness initiative

BELFAST, UK: This Friday is European Antibiotic Awareness Day. On this occasion, the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced it ...

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Research posters awarded by BSDHT

BELFAST, UK: At the Oral Health Conference currently being held in Belfast, the winners of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) Poster ...

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New perspectives shared at Belfast Oral Health Conference

BELFAST, UK: Under the theme of “Perspectives”, members of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) are currently meeting at ...

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Recipients of 2016 Young Dentist Endodontic Award announced

LONDON, UK: Described as a prize to recognise future stars in dentistry, the Young Dentist Endodontic Award has been given since 2012 to young clinicians ...

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