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February 2012

 

Online poll seeks dentists' view on economy

3rd Feb 2012
A new survey is asking the future plans of dentists and what they view are their barriers to practice growth. read more
 

 

Rethink retirement age, say dentists

3rd Feb 2012
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for a proposal to extend dentists’ working lives to the age of 68 to be abandoned by government. read more
 

 

Five-star rating

2nd Feb 2012
Reality has awarded its five-star rating to Luxatemp Star, DMG’s new version of its Luxatemp bisacryl composite range for temporary crowns and bridges. read more
 

 

You can't touch this!

2nd Feb 2012
The new Saraya UD9000 compact wall mountable touch-less infrared dispenser accurately dispenses Alsoft-E clinical/surgical hand disinfectant or hand soap. read more
 

 

Leading dentist to present webinar

2nd Feb 2012
James Goolnik – dentist, author and leading spokesperson for Heart Your Smile – will broadcast a live webinar on 23 February at 7. read more
 

 

Smile makeover winner's prize underway

2nd Feb 2012
A mum-of-four who twice fought cancer and was left scarred from the experience scooped a prize of a life-changing makeover last year. read more
 
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Dentistry finance: Some good news?

2nd Feb 2012
In all the financial gloom and doom it is nice to hear that there can be good news in the world of banking and finance! read more
 

 

Stress in dentistry – a study

2nd Feb 2012
It is well known that dentistry is a stressful profession, but just what causes the stress, and to what extent does it affect the rest of the team? read more
 

 

The nuts and bolts of ADAM

2nd Feb 2012
The ADAM Conference, in partnership with MDDUS, is called ‘The nuts and bolts of practice management’ and will take place at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate on May 18 and 19. read more
 

 

Durable chairside all-ceramic restorations

2nd Feb 2012
Grandio Core Dual Cure is a flowable dual-curing composite, especially designed for core build-ups and the luting of root posts. read more
 

 

Training in implantology

2nd Feb 2012
The Implantology Year Course with Dr David Guy, in association with Biohorizons, comprises 10 lectures over 12 months, as well as practical sessions, and will commence in March 2012. read more
 

 

Actress smashes two front teeth

2nd Feb 2012
Actress Alex Kingston smashed her two front teeth when she collapsed following a head injury. read more
 

 

NHS to get £28m to improve dental access

1st Feb 2012
Andrew Lansley has announced extra cash for dentistry in a major government drive to increase the number of people able to access an NHS dentist. read more
 

 

Amalgam ban "not feasible' in short term

1st Feb 2012
International professors and the chief dental officer have agreed it would not be feasible for the use of dental amalgam to be banned in the short term but phasing down was the right approach. read more
 

 

Cocktail of fear may deter dental study

1st Feb 2012
A cocktail of spiralling levels of debt for dental students, uncertainty about financial support, and concerns about changing career pathways, may dissuade young candidates from a career in dentistry. read more
 

 

Core CPD the easy way in Leeds!

1st Feb 2012
The hugely popular CPD Essentials seminar returns in 2012, once again covering all 5 core subjects in a single day. read more
 


January 2012

 

TV sitcom's dental surgery in charity appeal

31st Jan 2012
The hit BBC sitcom, My Family, has been the unexpected source of a dental surgery for the Aloshikha Centre in Bangladesh. read more
 

 

Implantology course aims to inspire

31st Jan 2012
Practitioners who aspire to treat more challenging dental implant cases can further develop their skills on a series of courses this year. read more
 

 

Oral health study day announced

31st Jan 2012
The National Oral Health Promotion Group (NOHPG) is staging a study day in June. read more
 

 

Top dentist offers investment opportunity

30th Jan 2012
An award-winning dentist plans to expand his network of practices through crowdfunding – a first for UK dentistry. read more
 

 

Cancer survivors face poor quality of life

30th Jan 2012
Up to half of all head and neck cancer survivors face a diminished quality of life, even after five years of survival. read more
 

 

Dental web pioneers expand online business

30th Jan 2012
Two dental care professionals who run online CPD for nurses are expanding their business. read more
 

 

Talking aesthetics at Dentistry Live

30th Jan 2012
Top cosmetic dentist Dr Gertrude Huss will be one of the many high quality speakers at Dentistry Live. read more
 

 

Dentists warned not to mislead public

27th Jan 2012
New guidance aimed at ensuring that advertising by dental professionals is clear and never misleads the public, has been issued by the General Dental Council (GDC) today. read more
 

 

Dentistry focus: Dental training programmes

27th Jan 2012
There was an alarming development in mid-January when students who were currently studying for 4-year (graduate entry) and 3 year (medical graduate entry) courses leading to a BDS degree or equivalent. read more
 

 

BDA's John Milne re-elected by dentists

27th Jan 2012
John Milne re-elected as Chair of General Dental Practice Committee

Dr John Milne has been re-elected as Chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). read more
 

 

Gift voucher offer with dental journal subscription

26th Jan 2012
Private Dentistry offers superior business and clinical articles written by some of the world’s leading dental experts as well as a behind the scenes look at life in private practice. read more
 

 

Halitosis – the elephant in the room

26th Jan 2012
January's issue of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, is focusing on halitosis in The Big Issue section with four very different approaches to this most sensitive of dental conditions. read more
 

 

Dig deep for dental photos, dentists asked

26th Jan 2012
Dentists are being asked to dig into their archives for clinical photos. read more
 

 

New dental education centre opens

26th Jan 2012
Queensway Dental Clinic in Billingham has officially opened its new Education Centre after substantial investment and growth from the company throughout 2011. read more
 

 

Dental company supports charity students

25th Jan 2012
The relationship between Henry Schein Minerva and dental charity Bridge2Aid continues to flourish as their desire to create the ultimate student elective programme got off to a fantastic start at the end of 2011. read more
 

 

Dental technician on African lab mission

25th Jan 2012
A clinical dental technician is off to Africa on a mission to set up a dental lab. read more
 

 

New dental corporate will break the mould

25th Jan 2012
Dental business guru, Chris Barrow, and corporate owner, Dr Al Kwong Hing, are launching a new dental business corporate in March. read more
 

 

Pain-free dental tool step nearer to market

24th Jan 2012
A pain-free alternative to dental fillings is being tested on human patients – and its creators reckon it could be sold on the dental market soon. read more
 

 

Excitement builds for Dentistry Live

24th Jan 2012
This May, the World Aesthetic Congress is expanding to offer a world-class dental symposium that’s bigger and better than any dental event seen before in the UK. read more
 

 

New drive to stamp out illegal dentistry

24th Jan 2012
A campaign has been launched to crack down on the growing scourge of illegal dentistry across the UK. read more
 

 

Stephen Fry falls asleep at dentist

23rd Jan 2012
Comedian and actor Stephen Fry underwent dental surgery last Friday. read more
 

 

Cash incentive for tooth decay crackdown

23rd Jan 2012
Preventing cancer, cutting tooth decay in children and the population weighing less, are some of the challenges local councils will be able to track when they take over looking after the health and wellbeing of their residents. read more
 

 

Anonymous website posts upset dentists

23rd Jan 2012
The British Dental Association (BDA) has appealed to NHS Choices to consider the way that comments about dental practices posted on its site are moderated. read more
 

 

Dentistry focus: In the running

23rd Jan 2012
Enhance Dental Spa is a private practice based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, and offers general and family dentistry, all cosmetic dentistry, facial rejuvenation, adult orthodontics and implants. read more
 

 

How to succeed in high street dentistry

23rd Jan 2012
Independent Seminars, in association with The Young Dentist Foundation, introduces How to succeed in high street dentistry. read more
 

 

New oral health science website

20th Jan 2012
New research in oral health emerges all the time. read more
 

 

Dentistry focus: social networking – a must

20th Jan 2012
Social networks are a great and easy way for you to communicate with your potential customers, says Brendon Macdonald, a socialmedia expert. read more
 

 

Dental foundation recruitment hailed a hit

20th Jan 2012
At the end of the first phase of nationally co-ordinated recruitment to Dental Foundation (Vocational) Training in England and Wales, 84% of candidates have already been offered places on training schemes commencing in 2012. read more
 

 

2,000 Twitter followers for Henry Schein Minerva

20th Jan 2012
Henry Schein Minerva is leading the way in dental social media and now has 2,000-plus followers on Twitter! read more
 

 

Private dentists 'putting patients at risk'

19th Jan 2012
Private dentists have been accused in Parliament of putting patients at risk with unnecessary operations. read more
 

 

Ofcom to veto Royal Mail price increases

19th Jan 2012
Massive increases to the price of posting mail in the UK will harm small business such as dental practices and hasten the demise of the Royal Mail. read more
 

 

Core CPD the easy way

18th Jan 2012
Get your year’s core verifiable CPD covered in a day! read more
 

 

Know your patients' lifestyle, dentists told

17th Jan 2012
Oral health experts are supporting government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient’s lifestyle. read more
 

 

A well-deserved award

17th Jan 2012
LonDEC (London Dental Education Centre), a joint enterprise between King's College London Dental Institute and the NHS London Deanery, won a prestigious award at the 2011 Elisabeth Paice Awards for ‘Educationalexcellence in medical and dental education’. read more
 

 

Satisfaction guaranteed!

17th Jan 2012
Oral-B power brushes purchased in dental surgeries have the same limited warranty as those purchased in retail outlets. read more
 

 

Team up for Three Peaks challenge

17th Jan 2012
Do you work in a great team? read more
 

 

Dental practice check up!

16th Jan 2012
With practices continuing to be concerned about facing another year of economic challenges, the desire to gain a better understanding about practice performance is more compelling than ever. read more
 

 

Smart online appointment booking

16th Jan 2012
Although online appointment booking is commonplace in other areas of consumer life its appearance in the dental market is relatively recent. read more
 

 

Heka Dental’s intuitive design

16th Jan 2012
In association with DB Dental Equipment, Heka Dental is inviting delegates to the Dentistry Show to a series of free 45-minute CPD seminars by Herluf Skovsgaard. read more
 

 

Favoured by dentists

16th Jan 2012
Pro-Tip Turbo disposable air water syringe tips guarantee the separation of air and water. read more
 

 

Dentists' views sought on industrial action

16th Jan 2012
The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched a survey of members’ views on the acceptability of the government’s proposed changes to NHS pensions. read more
 

 

Dentistry focus: Hypnosis in the practice

16th Jan 2012
Does this ever happen to you?... read more
 

 

Dentistry Awards: Cream of the crop

16th Jan 2012
More than 500 guests flocked to the Athena in Leicester on Friday 2 December to spend an evening of wining and dining before the ceremony itself, hosted by cutting-edge comedy magician Paul Zenon. read more
 

 

Dentistry business: HR in dental practices

16th Jan 2012
To boost economic recovery, government initiatives aimed at changing areas of employment legislation and reform of the Employment Tribunal system were announced in 2011. read more
 

 

Kemdent clean up

11th Jan 2012
Chairsafe alcohol-free disinfectant is available in a 500ml spray, a 200ml foam dispenser, 1L and 5L refill containers and the new range of durable and economy wipes. read more
 

 

Loyalty scheme boost for dentists

11th Jan 2012
Dental electronics experts at Micro Minder have launched a maintenance rebate scheme. read more
 

 

App helps hygienists study on the go

11th Jan 2012
The two dental hygienists who created a dental hygiene board game to aid exam studies have now designed an app with the same aim. read more
 

 

January dental offer

11th Jan 2012
Diamond Micro luting cement capsules are on offer during January 2012. read more
 

 

Braemar tax loan to help you

11th Jan 2012
Tax is due by 31 January 2012 for many businesses. read more
 

 

New year, new work gear

11th Jan 2012
Dental practices have a new uniform option in the form of Vitality, The Designerwear Collection, a fashionable range of work wear from Grahame Gardner Ltd. read more
 

 

Empowering patients with Itop

11th Jan 2012
Ever since Curaprox created itop (individually taught oral prevention), dental professionals have been inspired by its philosophy of educating and empowering their patients. read more
 

 

New dental territory

11th Jan 2012
Biohorizons has appointed three new highly experienced territory managers. read more
 

 

Back to its roots

11th Jan 2012
Astra Tech will yet again welcome 3,000 dental professionals from all over the world to the Astra Tech World Congress. read more
 

 

Dentistry Top 50 is back

11th Jan 2012
The Dentistry Top 50 readers’ poll returns for another year – find out how to make your vote count... read more
 

 

£500 prize for dental practice heroes

11th Jan 2012
The Association of Dental Administrators and Managers has announced the first ADAM Awards, sponsored by Denplan. read more
 

 

Dental practices to Face the Challenge

11th Jan 2012
In an effort to help practices face the challenges of the coming year, Henry Schein Minerva has identified 12 practice building areas in which they can help practices optimise business potential. read more
 

 

The nuts and bolts of ADAM

11th Jan 2012
The ADAM Conference, in partnership with MDDUS, is called ‘The nuts and bolts of practice management’ and will take place at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate on 18-19 May. read more
 

 

New dental model at the Peninsula

10th Jan 2012
The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry is to be divided between two universities as Plymouth and Exeter Universities call a halt to a 10-year partnership. read more
 

 

Dentistry is failing older patients

10th Jan 2012
Dentistry is failing elderly patients and not enough priority is being given to turning around the fortunes of their oral health. read more
 

 

Dentistry in spotlight at Westminster

10th Jan 2012
Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft and a senior representative from the  Office of Fair Trading are set to discuss dentistry in a seminar in thr summer. read more
 

 

Keep it 'plain English' dentists told

9th Jan 2012
Dentists are being warned to keep their communication with patients simple. read more
 

 

Dental expert's award funds cancer study

9th Jan 2012
A dental public health expert has been recognised for his expertise in global oral health. read more
 

 

Dentistry business: Checking every detail

9th Jan 2012
There is no denying that the process of buying and selling a dental practice involves a significant amount of paperwork and you should be wary of being caught out by the small things. read more
 

 

Radio 4 investigates 'critical reports' of GDC

6th Jan 2012
A radio programme will investigate the workings of the General Dental Council (GDC) next week. read more
 

 

Dental students train with corpses in UK first

6th Jan 2012
Dental students at the University of Dundee have become the first in the UK to be trained to carry out surgical dental treatment on specially embalmed bodies. read more
 

 

Dentistry business: The ‘to do’ list

5th Jan 2012
My first exposure to the idea that my time had to be managed was back in 1978 when I heard about a book called The Time Trap, written by Alec Mackenzie and regarded by many as the first classic work on 20th-century overwhelm – and what to do about it. read more
 

 

Dentistry clinical: Hien Ngo says it’s child’s play

5th Jan 2012
Pit and fissure sealant has been used both as primary and secondary preventive measures against occlusal caries. read more
 

 

Private Dentistry’s Elite 20: the results

5th Jan 2012
Your votes for Private Dentistry’s Elite 20 have been counted and verified and the results of this poll have been revealed in the January issue of Private Dentistry. read more
 

 

'Cosmetologist' fined for illegal tooth whitening

5th Jan 2012
A Devon-based, ‘cosmetologist’ has been successfully prosecuted for offering tooth whitening treatment and ordered to pay a total of £1,872. read more
 

 

Liquorice fights tooth decay, study reveals

5th Jan 2012
Scientists have pinpointed two substances in liquorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. read more
 

 

Dentists warned, 'don't get stung'

4th Jan 2012
Firms of professional advisors new to dentistry are encroaching on the dental market. read more
 

 

San Francisco trip is top prize in dental awards

4th Jan 2012
A ticket to San Francisco is the top prize in a search for the UK's most innovative dental studnet. read more
 

 

'Averages' unhelpful to dental practice sales

4th Jan 2012
The reporting of UK-wide dental practice sale prices as a percentage of goodwill can be fraught with difficulty. read more
 
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