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Orthodontics: Short-term gains … long-term problems?

The provision of orthodontics can be a life-changing experience for young patients whose “crooked” teeth can affect their confidence and ...

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IOC 2015: Organisers announce final programme

Two issues dominate contemporary orthodontics: advances in technology and engagement with patients’ expectations of treatment. Appropriately, both ...

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Interview: “The Olympics of orthodontics”

Almost a decade in preparation, the International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) is set to return to the UK in two weeks’ time (27–30 September). ...

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An app twice a day keeps the dentist away

PLYMOUTH, UK: The Brush DJ smartphone app, developed by British dentist Ben Underwood, is designed to encourage youngsters to adopt and maintain an ...

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Data security: How not to become the next Ashley Madison

At the heart of the relationship between a dentist and a patient lies trust and respect. Unless you have been hiding under a rock, I am sure you have heard ...

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Glass ionomer cements at the centre of London meeting

LONDON, UK: Glass ionomer cements have significantly advanced in the last decade and have become a viable option for restorative dental treatment. Next ...

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Henry Schein Dental becomes distributor of 3D White Whitestrips in the UK

Gillingham, UK: Henry Schein Dental recently announced the launch of Oral-B 3D White Whitestrips in the UK. The strips remove years of tough stains from ...

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Interview: “Bring more patients into practices”

Crown 24 UK has made a significant impact in the UK dental laboratory market since it started three years ago. Dental Tribune Online had the opportunity to ...

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Treatment coordinator: The bridge to case acceptance

You might think that in financially challenging times the last thing you need is a new member of staff. For a practice to thrive and prosper in a difficult ...

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Treatment coordinator: The bridge to case acceptance

You might think that in fi nancially challenging times the last thing you need is a new member of staff. For a practice to thrive and prosper in a difficult...

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Research uses virtual reality technology to train dental surgeons

HUDDERSFIELD, UK: A University of Huddersfield researcher is harnessing the latest virtual reality technology to help oral and maxillofacial surgical ...

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BDA calls for radical action to lower Britain’s sugar intake

LONDON, UK: Lately, there have been increasing efforts to curb Britain’s high sugar consumption. Although the British Dental Association (BDA) has ...

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Interview: “I do not see how the situation can improve”

Educated in Manchester and a dentist at heart, Dr Stefanos Morfis opened his first practice in Athens five years ago, right at the beginning of the debt ...

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UK spin-out launches crowdfunding campaign for no-drill tooth repair tech

PERTH, UK: Teeth restored without drilling is the dream of almost every dental patient. A new approach developed in the UK that utilises an electrical ...

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Graduation: A minefield for the younger generation of dentists

Common reasons for choosing dentistry as a vocation in the UK include having a fulfilling career where, after five hard years invested at dental school, one...

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Online course presents novel anterior restorative

LEIPZIG, Germany: A free webinar, presented by the Dental Tribune Study Club on 30 July, will introduce a novel anterior restorative from the makers of ...

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Man loses memory after root canal treatment

LEICESTER, UK: In March 2005, a 38-year-old British soldier stationed in Germany lost his ability to form new memories after undergoing a regular root canal...

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New report holds parents responsible for poor state of children’s oral health

MANCHESTER, UK: A lack of knowledge about the importance of early oral health care measures and the availability of treatment among parents has led to ...

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Controlling costs and increasing access to dental implant treatment

Implant dentistry is an elective restorative treatment solution with a surgical component for dentally fit patients. If properly executed, it is one of the ...

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Controlling costs and increasing access to dental implant treatment

Implant dentistry is an elective restorative treatment solution with a surgical component for dentally fit patients. If properly executed, it is one of the ...

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Dental Circle meets in London to celebrate future of professional social media

LONDON, UK: With temperatures skyrocketing last week in the capital, the organisers of Dental Circle could not have chosen a better time to hold its first ...

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Heat wave: How to stay cool

LONDON & WIGSTON, UK: Last week brought record temperatures for much of the UK and the rest of Europe. The first of July was even the hottest ever ...

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Webinar: Experts explain dental applications of 3-D printing

LONDON/LEIPZIG, Germany: With the Objet260 Dental Selection 3-D printer from Stratasys, one can produce realistic models for a variety of dental and ...

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In memoriam

Ten years ago, terrorists attacked London in a series of suicide bombings that claimed the lives of 52 people, including Mill Hill dental technician Mihaela...

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Peri-implantitis: Is it a crisis?

In the US over 500,000 implants are placed each year, whilst in the UK that figure was around 140,000 for 2010. The prevalence of peri-implantitis has been ...

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Op-ed: Protection is essential

With the so-called “claims culture” in our society gaining momentum, it is important that businesses and organisations in every sector ensure ...

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Peri-implantitis: Is it a crisis?

In the US over 500,000 implants are placed each year, whilst in the UK that figure was around 140,000 for 2010. The prevalence of peri-implantitis has been ...

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New breath test diagnoses oesophageal and gastric cancer

LONDON, UK: An international team of researchers has developed a breath test that could help doctors diagnose the early signs of oesophageal and gastric ...

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Essex dentist pays five number figure to settle maltreatment case

CHELMSFORD, UK: A dentist from Benfleet in Essex is reported to have paid an amount of £16,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former patient over ...

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Ancient dental plaque reveals living conditions and diet of early hominins

BARCELONA, Spain/YORK & LEICESTER, UK/TEL AVIV, Israel: An international team of researchers has conducted a study that gives striking insights into the...

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