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New study aims to combat dental anxiety in children

SHEFFIELD, UK: For sufferers of dental anxiety, the fear of dental procedures and check-ups can often lead to neglect of oral care, poorer dental health, ...

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Irish children do not see dentist before entering school

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children in Ireland have their first dental visit some years too late. The average age from which they are screened under the current ...

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General Dental Council introduces case examiners

LONDON, UK: As part of legislative changes implemented earlier this year, the General Dental Council (GDC) introduced case examiners on Tuesday. They will ...

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Research indicates HPV may be responsible for increase in head and neck cancer

DERBY, UK: A study conducted by University of Derby researchers has confirmed previous findings of a link between certain lifestyle choices and a higher ...

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Pension scheme enrolment: Obligations and duties for dental practices

New legislation came into force in June 2012 that will eventually oblige all employers in the UK to automatically enrol certain workers in a pension scheme ...

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Appearance survey shows UK men concerned about their teeth

LONDON, UK: The look of their teeth is of great importance to British men. More than a quarter would choose to have their teeth straightened if they could, ...

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Quality of UK dental services remains high

LONDON, UK: Only 1 per cent of all dental practices inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in 2015 and 2016 required enforcement action for not ...

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Cardiff dental nurse acknowledged for half a century of service

CARDIFF, UK: When Liz Hooper become a Saturday girl at a local dental office in Treharris, the BBC was still broadcasting in black and white, the English ...

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High evaluations could slow down practice acquisitions in the South East

LONDON, UK: Another rise in practice valuations in the UK could mean that practices in the South East and London will find it increasingly difficult to find...

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A hand-powered oral irrigator for everyone

During the BDIA Dental Showcase in London in the UK this year, dental water jets appeared to be a new trend in dental home care. Used in addition to ...

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Pentron products now available exclusively at Wrights

LONDON, UK: At the BDIA Dental Showcase, Wrights announced the exclusive distribution of Pentron products in the UK. The established British dental ...

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BA International —More than just a yellow repair bag

LONDON, UK. It has been another busing three days for BA International at the BDIA Dental Showcase in London. For years, the Northampton company has been ...

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Queen Mary makes headway in development of tooth-repairing fillings

LONDON, UK: In May, the first toothpaste containing bioactive glass was introduced to the public at Queen Mary University of London. Now, a group of ...

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Mark Allen Group takes over BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: George Warman Publications, part of the Mark Allen Group, has bought the rights to the BDIA Dental Showcase, the British Dental Industry ...

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Schein extends loyalty scheme, announces new partnerships for Laboratory

LONDON, UK: Henry Schein is extending its recently launched loyalty scheme. Aimed at dental professionals who direct more than 80 per cent of their ...

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Interview: “Something the market lacked before”

Mocom has been distributing its extensive line of products through a number of dealers in the UK so far. For the first time, the Italian manufacturer is ...

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Philips extends connected health portfolio with another new device

LONDON, UK: After the recent launch of its latest Sonicare toothbrush, Philips has just unveiled another addition to its cloud-enabled health ecosystem of ...

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New Water Flosser from Waterpik goes cordless

LONDON, UK: People who clean between their teeth with a water flosser now have a device that allows them to do so wherever they want. Launched by Waterpik ...

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DT Study Club presents new webinar on Invisalign Go

LONDON, UK: In September this year, Align Technology launched Invisalign Go, an aesthetic tooth straightening product specifically designed to meet the ...

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Dental Tribune among 350 exhibitors at upcoming BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: In only a few days, the Exhibition Centre London (ExCeL) will be buzzing with activity again when thousands of dental professionals from all ...

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Interview: “In the not-so-distant-future, half of all treatments will be done with aligners”

Vancouver orthodontist Dr Sam Daher is one of the world’s leading experts in clear aligner treatment. Having performed more than 4,000 treatments with...

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Invisalign Go continues powerful start in London

LONDON, UK: Once regarded with scepticism, orthodontic treatment with clear aligners has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity during the course of the last ...

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MIS expands its worldwide business to the British Isles

LONDON, UK: According to the latest statistics from market intelligence provider iData Research, the UK market for dental implant fixtures is currently ...

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Walking among giants: Marketing dentistry in the global connected economy

“In an information-rich world, the wealth of information means a dearth of something else: a scarcity of whatever it is that information consumes. ...

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New Philips Sonicare toothbrush encourages better brushing habits

LONDON, UK: Dental professionals regularly encourage their patients to implement a thorough oral care routine on a daily basis. However, between dental ...

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BOS launches new app in Brighton, announces details of 2017 congress

BRIGHTON, UK: Under a clear early autumn sky, hundreds of orthodontic specialists gathered this morning at the Brighton Centre for the first day of the 2016...

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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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