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As John Makin marks two years as head of the DDU, Seb Evans speaks to him about how the last few years have gone and what his plans are next. A lot can happen in the space of two years. Just looking back over the last two years – Donald Trump has been voted in … Continued
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Dental Protection is accusing ‘no win no fee’ lawyers of targeting dental patients, in particular cases related to periodontal disease. A recent Yougov survey found that 43% of the public believe there are more marketing campaigns from ‘no win no fee’ firms compared to five years ago. Dental Protection has also highlighted the increasing number of … Continued
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The launch of Harry Singh’s new book, ‘Let go of the handbrake’, went off with a bang on the drums and traditional Indian dancing, as he celebrated in his own inimitable fashion at the Amba Hotel in Charing Cross on 5 April 2018. Joined by This Morning’s resident doctor, Ranj Singh, alongside a bevy of … Continued
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Hypodontia is a condition in which the patient is born with an absence of one or more teeth – including permanent teeth. There are several options to treat hypodontia, and patients often require a wide range of treatment, including maintenance of primary teeth to the restoration of multiple edentulous spaces. This may involve partial adhesive … Continued
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Peter Dyer has been re-elected as the chair of the British Dental Association’s Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services (CCHDS). He will now be chair for the 2018/2020 triennium, being first elected in 2015. Peter was appointed consultant in oral and maxillofacial surgery to the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in 1998 … Continued
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The Private Dentistry Show will be a fantastic one-day event held on Saturday 15 December 2018. The Private Dentistry Show is the only event in the UK purely dedicated to the private sector and the lectures will cover every aspect of private dentistry – from essential clinical skills, how to succeed in private dentistry, expert advice … Continued
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The BDA has condemned the NHS’s approach to fining patients as almost as many appeals are being won as fines paid. Freedom of information requests show that there were 724,635 penalty charge notices for dental treatment between 2014 and 2017. Of which 210,972 fines were paid, whilst 174,679 had an exemption confirmed. ‘Yes we need … Continued
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Just under half (47%) of Brits say an unhealthy food/drink tax would encourage them to cut down on their consumption. Younger Brits are more likely to be put off unhealthy foods, with 53% of 16-34 year-olds claiming a tax would deter them, compared with 42% of over over 45s. Geographically, Londoners are the most likely to be … Continued
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