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Natural plant chemicals could help fight tooth decay

EDINBURGH, UK: A study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has shown that a natural chemical related to those found in liquorice root could help ...

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Get pixelated or why online dentistry needs to be more active on Facebook

It is commonly accepted that Facebook is one of the largest and most important online platforms in 2015. As it continues to dominate the social media ...

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Interview: “Holding ConsEuro in London was a little bit of a risk”

As one of many dental organisations to do so, the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry (EFCD) chose to hold its international congress in the UK ...

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New research shows chewing gum may turn off earworms

READING, UK: Earworms, from the German “Ohrwurm”, are catchy tunes that repeat in one’s head. A recent poll suggested that over 90 per ...

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BDA calls on new government to fix dentistry system

London, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has said that it will work with the new Conservative cabinet and members of parliament towards a better ...

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New initiative aims to improve oral health of care home residents

LONDON, UK: Several studies have found that the oral health of care home residents is often poor and that in many cases carers have not received specific ...

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EuroPerio8: DTI to publish official congress newspaper

LONDON, UK/LEIPZIG, Germany: Undoubtedly, the EuroPerio Congress today is among the leading conferences for periodontology and implant dentistry worldwide. ...

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Military dentist follows Cockcroft as Chief Dental Officer

LONDON, UK: After two months of searching, the National Health Service (NHS) has appointed Sara Hurley from the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine in ...

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Interview: “The absence of even simple dental services can greatly affect a child’s future life”

Today, millions of disadvantaged children worldwide suffer from untreated dental diseases and tooth decay. For most of them, there is no possibility of ...

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Periodontology in the UK: A mixed national picture

The UK is gearing up to host the largest conference in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry ever held with EuroPerio8 taking place on 3-6 June at London ...

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Periodontitis linked to heart attacks in kidney disease patients

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Over 10 per cent of the adult population suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those affected often have poor health outcomes owing ...

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BDIA extends contracts with London and Birmingham venues

LONDON & BIRMINGHAM, UK: The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has announced that it signed new contracts with both the NEC in Birmingham and ...

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Victorian baby teeth could help predict future health of children today

BRADFORD/DURHAM, UK: A team of researchers at the University of Bradford and Durham University has analysed the teeth of children and adults from two ...

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Jamie Oliver calls for ban on chewing gum in public

LONDON, UK: In a personal manifesto, British chef, broadcaster and food campaigner Jamie Oliver has called for a ban on chewing gum in public in order to ...

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Glasgow congress of ADI to focus on all things implant

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) is inviting dentists in the UK interested in dental implant therapy to their next congress, to ...

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Google Mobile Armageddon and what it means

Google has just announced that it is releasing an update next week that will prioritise mobile-friendly websites. It is indeed widely known that online ...

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DENTSPLY introduces WaveOne GOLD system

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Dental consumables manufacturer DENTSPLY has introduced its new generation of single-file reciprocating technology for use in endodontics ...

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Interview: "We will see an increasingly corporate-heavy market in the UK”

As Chair of the Association of Specialist Providers to Dentists (ASPD) and Head of Dental at Newcastle-based law firm Sintons & Partners, Amanda Maskery...

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New management software by Carestream goes real time with practice data

BIRMINGHAM, UK: A practice management program designed to increase productivity of dental practices is now available from digital solutions provider ...

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Tooth whitening: A high price for being unaware

While teeth whitening may leave you with a pearly white smile, the recent prosecution of an unregulated practitioner has shown that it remains a grey area ...

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DT UK edition re-launches in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Dental Tribune UK opens its freshened pages next month to visitors of the Dentistry Show in Birmingham. Coinciding with the launch of its ...

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American Express teams up with Dentistry Show, Hosts VIP Lounge

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Under a new partnership, American Express will be supporting the VIP experience granted to attending owners, practice managers and dentists ...

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Not Just All Mouth: The Dentistry Show 2015

Not only a dental event that the whole team will enjoy but also the perfect opportunity to gain valuable education and experience, The Dentistry Show, ...

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Understanding orofacial pain

Pain is one of the most complex health conditions encountered, as it affects not only the sufferers, but also the community in which they live. It is often ...

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Near-infrared transillumination: Expert introduces X-ray-free caries diagnostic

LEIPZIG, Germany: Near-infrared transillumination will be the topic of a webinar presented by the Dental Tribune Study Club on 25 March. In the free online ...

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Understanding orofacial pain

Pain is one of the most complex health conditions encountered, as it affects not only the sufferers, but also the community in which they live. It is often ...

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Online advertising: Why Facebook matters

The two largest Internet giants are Google and Facebook, so it is no surprise that billions of actions occur on each site every single day. Through these ...

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Billions to suffer from untreated tooth decay

LONDON, UK: Despite worldwide efforts to improve oral health, a global study has found that 35 per cent of the world’s population currently suffer ...

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Webinar discusses advanced implant dentistry using digital technology

LEIPZIG, Germany: A structured approach to treatment planning for advanced clinical cases utilising modern digital technologies is the topic of a webinar ...

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New opportunities for dentists at the Dentistry Show 2015

With a myriad of learning and networking opportunities for dentists of all experience levels, specialties and interests, the Dentistry Show 2015 is set to ...

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