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Dentists recognised in 2016 New Year Honours list

LONDON, UK: Three dental professionals have made it on to the Queen’s New Year Honours list this year. Recognised for their services to the profession...

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Dentist in large-scale fraud case sentenced to three years

LONDON, UK: Over the last seventeen years, a dentist from North London has claimed almost £780,000 from the National Health Service for dental ...

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British bad teeth myth debunked

LONDON, UK: It is commonly believed that Britons are among those with the worst teeth in the world. However, new research has now shown that oral health in ...

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Financial problems in NHS alarming

LONDON, UK: The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a warning regarding the financial situation of the NHS. It comes after the body issued a report ...

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Dental laser market grows steadily

CHARING, UK: In addition to oral surgery, dental lasers are used for a variety of applications, ranging from caries diagnosis to periodontitis treatment and...

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Ivoclar Vivadent calls for entries for first IPS e.max Smile Award

ENDERBY, UK/SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Dental manufacturer Ivoclar Vivadent is calling on dentists in the UK and Ireland to enter their most impressive work for...

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Study confirms CBT to be successful in reducing dental phobia

LONDON, UK: The latest government figures estimate that one in ten people in the UK suffer from dental anxiety. New research from King’s College ...

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BDA criticises dental radiographs for age assessment of young asylum seekers

LONDON, UK: In a position statement, the British Dental Association (BDA) has issued a warning that radiographs should not be routinely used to assess the ...

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A new dental destination

LONDON, UK: Maintaining a dental practice on the high street can be a challenging endeavour, particularly in the capital, where setting one’s practice...

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Hampshire dentist couple die in New Zealand helicopter crash

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Last Saturday, the wreck of a helicopter was found in a crevasse on Fox Glacier, a glacier on the west coast of New Zealand’s...

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Dentistry joins fight against antibacterial resistance

LONDON, UK: International organisations have recently declared the overuse of antibiotics one of the greatest threats to public health in the years to come....

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Large dental fee gap identified

DUBLIN, Ireland: Private fees for dental services have seen another 30 per cent increase in the last few months. A new survey conducted by Irish health care...

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Wealth of offerings at next Dentistry Show, Dental Technology Showcase

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham is preparing for the next Dentistry Show. Distinguished dentistry lecturers Dr Didier Dietschi ...

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Researchers decode physical complexities of glass ionomer cements

LONDON & ABERYSTWYTH, UK: While they have been improved over time, glass ionomer cements (GIC) are still lacking in toughness and other requisite ...

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Shaping canals with confidence: WaveOne GOLD single-file reciprocating system

The mechanical and biological objectives of shaping root canals were beautifully described by Herbert Schilder in 1974.[1] As relevant today, in the era of...

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Online dentist toolkit launched over worrying oral cancer figures

LONDON, UK: With Mouth Cancer Action Month in full swing, Cancer Research UK has launched a new oral cancer toolkit in partnership with the British Dental ...

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Shaping canals with confidence: WaveOne GOLD single-file reciprocating system

The mechanical and biological objectives of shaping root canals were beautifully described by Herbert Schilder in 1974.[1] As relevant today, in the era of...

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Paediatric dentistry expert scoops Scottish Health Award

EDINBURGH, UK: Since its first publication in 1997, Paediatric Dentistry by Prof. Richard Welbury has become the standard textbook for all dentists working ...

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Nobel Biocare event series reaches final point with London meeting

LONDON, UK: Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the first successful osseointegrated implant ever placed in a patient, experts from all around the globe ...

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3D White Whitestrips available to customers in Britain

BIRMINGHAM & WEYBRIDGE, UK: Simultaneously to launches in eastern and western European countries, Oral-B has put its whitening solution 3D Whitestrips ...

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KaVo extends support for digital dentistry users

AMERSHAM, UK: In order to help customers in their transition to digital dentistry, KaVo UK has announced that it has formed a specialist Imaging and Digital...

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Professional footballers score low in oral health survey

LONDON, UK: The previous season saw Premier League revenues soar to a new record of more than £3.5 billion. It seems that little of this money is ...

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New interdental cleaning product from TePe an “easy” pick

BIRMINGHAM, UK: TePe’s wide assortment of interdental cleaning products has an option for everybody. For those patients who find it difficult to floss...

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Interview: "Greater power in the focus area"

Back in January, dental loupes manufacturer Orascoptic introduced its adjustable magnification loupe EyeZoom to dental professionals in the UK. At the BDIA ...

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Software of Excellence and Zesty announce partnership

LONDON, UK: Since 2013, patients in the UK have been able to find dental and other health care providers and book appointments via the Zesty website. A new ...

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Planmeca moves UK base to Coventry

COVENTRY & BIRMINGHAM, UK: Coventry’s Ricoh Arena now has a new attraction, as global dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca opened its new ...

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A Koko a day

BIRMINGHAM, UK: With the MASTERtorque Mini LUX M8700 L, dental manufacturer KaVo has developed a mini-turbine that combines excellent visibility with low ...

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Interview: "Tongue sanitisation using common techniques and materials is often inconvenient"

With its TS1 Tongue Sanitizer, TS Pro recently introduced a revolutionary device for in-office tongue cleaning in Germany. Visitors to the BDIA Dental ...

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Build your own eCommerce Dental Distribution Company

USA global dental manufacturer is in search of entrepreneurial dental professionals interested in developing a profitable eCommerce distribution business ...

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BDIA sees launch of new home whitening solution by Philips

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Unlicensed tooth whitening is putting the health of an increasing numbers of patients in the UK at risk, according to reports. With its new ...

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