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Plans to axe NHS Direct helpline revealed2nd Sep 2010The NHS Direct medical advice helpline is facing the cosh in government plans to scrap the service. read more |
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Vibrating brace aid debuts at dental conference2nd Sep 2010A new vibrating device that speeds up the teeth straightening process and looks set to revolutionise orthodontics has been fully launched across the UK. read more |
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Watchdog offers dentists extra help2nd Sep 2010Health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is extending its national contact centre’s opening hours and publishing new guidance on registration to help support primary dental providers preparing to apply for registration under new legislation. read more |
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Dentist's tribal mission2nd Sep 2010A dentist is answering a cry for dental help from a tribe in north Africa. read more |
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Dental access remains top priority for PCTs2nd Sep 2010Significant challenges remain for the commissioning of dentistry in England despite the growing experience of commissioning staff and consensus on priorities. read more |
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Treatment couches and infection control2nd Sep 2010The drive for improved hygiene in healthcare settings as a means of combating HCAIs, has generated a wealth of professional protocols and guidelines for the cleaning and disinfection of reusable medical devices. read more |
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Bruxism awareness – and support for Help for Heroes!1st Sep 2010The first Bruxism Awareness Week is being launched next month. read more |
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Schools play a role in keeping teeth healthy31st Aug 2010Two-thirds (65%) of parents are looking to schools to help reinforce the importance of oral health. read more |
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Poverty linked to tooth decay of Scottish tots31st Aug 2010A third of the most deprived three-year-olds living in Glasgow have tooth decay, a study claims. read more |
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Oesophageal cancer rates in men up 50%31st Aug 2010Oesophageal cancer rates in men have risen by 50% over the last 25 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK. read more |
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Drinking milk stops garlic breath31st Aug 2010Scientists suggest drinking a glass of milk to get rid of ‘garlic breath’. read more |
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New TV toothpaste ad lets dentists do the talking31st Aug 2010GSK Healthcare has announced the launch of a three-week, national television campaign for Sensodyne toothpaste. read more |
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News feature: One dentist’s hope for Burma27th Aug 2010Hope 4 the World is a charity training local people in Burma in medical and dental skills that can mean the difference between life and death. read more |
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Last few places remaining on FREE seminar on managing caries27th Aug 2010Hygienist Tim Ives will be looking at the role of the DCP in managing caries at a CPD seminar this month. read more |
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Tooth hypersensitivity study hits the spot26th Aug 2010A new way of treating tooth hypersensitivity has been found. read more |
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Cigarettes marketed on YouTube26th Aug 2010Tobacco companies may be using web media, such as YouTube, to market their products to young people. read more |
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Solar toothbrush may spell end of toothpaste26th Aug 2010An electric toothbrush, powered by solar energy and that works without the need for toothpaste, is under development. read more |
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Anaesthesia in dentistry varies widely25th Aug 2010A wide variation has been found in the training for and practice of sedation and general anaesthesia within the dental profession in the US. read more |
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A golden jubilee for dental therapy25th Aug 2010Dental therapists are invited to join a golden jubilee party – and celebrate 50 years of dental therapy at meeting in London next month. read more |
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Project targets dental health of babies and tots25th Aug 2010A UK university, in partnership with the NHS, is launching a two-year project to prevent tooth decay in young children and babies. read more |
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Fluoridated water good for teeth years later25th Aug 2010A new study has found that children drinking water with added fluoride helps dental health in adulthood decades later. read more |
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Dentist plan for Tesco’s store25th Aug 2010Tesco is following hot of the hills of supermarket competitor, Sainsbury’s, in opening a dental surgery at one of its store. read more |
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Dental regulator consults on rule change25th Aug 2010The General Dental Council (GDC) is asking registrants and the public to have their say on a change to the regulator’s rules allowing it to employ more Fitness to Practise panel members. read more |
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Finding a white smile online24th Aug 2010A new website aimed at helping patients find a local dentist to carry out tooth whitening has been launched. read more |
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Dentist loses dispute over employment status24th Aug 2010A dentist has lost the right to call himself a worker at an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). read more |
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President's false teeth are star exhibit24th Aug 2010President George Washington's false teeth are the star exhibit at the National Museum of Dentistry read more |
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Girl’s dental braces stop bullies in their tracks24th Aug 2010A girl who faced bullying taunts on a weekly basis for her protruding teeth has scooped an award in recognition of how extensive orthodontic dental work can changes lives. read more |
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Dental company enjoys successful exhibit at ISDH 201024th Aug 2010Dentsply attended and sponsored this year’s International Symposium on Dental Health, held in Glasgow last month, the only global conference specifically aimed at dental hygienists and dental therapists, which was held in Glasgow in early July. read more |
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Oral health drive goes on the road23rd Aug 2010Next month's Colgate Oral Health Month sees a roadshow visiting major retailers at venues throughout the UK. read more |
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Online ban on illegal tooth-whitening products23rd Aug 2010Some big names on the internet have withdrawn potentially dangerous, illegal tooth-whitening products from sale. read more |
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Dentist hooks up with hypnotherapist to aid phobic patients23rd Aug 2010A dental practice has teamed up with a hypnotherapist to help anxious and nervous patients. read more |
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Dentist repairs sitcom veteran’s tooth after cricket injury23rd Aug 2010Ex-TV regular Tim Marriott, who played Gavin in The Brittas Empire, lost a tooth when taking a swing with his bat during a cricket match recently. read more |
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Back to school – changes to dental education23rd Aug 2010The General Dental Council (GDC) wants to hear the views of the dental team on the future of their education. read more |
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'Water at school' campaign will aid oral health23rd Aug 2010The Natural Hydration Council has developed a downloadable factsheet entitled Hydration for Children – Back to School which explains the importance of adequate hydration for children. read more |
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Dental consultant pay rewards under review20th Aug 2010There will be a UK-wide review into bonus payments given to NHS consultants, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley announced today. read more |
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Esthetics meets aesthetics for a dentistry highlight20th Aug 2010The BACD is working with the American Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) to bring some of the world’s leading experts to an international meeting in London next month. read more |
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New herbal toothpaste launches in UK19th Aug 2010Tiens Tianshi Toothpaste is a new spearmint toothpaste designed to boost the teeth's natural defences, freshen the breath and provide a fabulous smile for life. read more |
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Who says dentists don’t think outside the box?19th Aug 2010Owner and principal dentist at 38 Devonshire Street, Dr Gaynor Barrett, is a great example of professionals who go well beyond their remit as dentists and are a true inspiration to others. read more |
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Hilary Duff chips tooth on wedding day19th Aug 2010Actress Hilary Duff spent the morning of her wedding at the dentist after accidentally chipping her tooth. read more |
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More smokers quitting than ever – but rates still too high19th Aug 2010More smokers than ever are making use of free NHS Stop Smoking Services to help them quit smoking for good, and more than ever are seeing the results they want. read more |
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Dentistry Awards special: Renaissance man19th Aug 2010Nilesh Parmar has clearly never heard of the saying ‘jack of all trades, master of none’. read more |
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Smile Pod grabs patients off the streets19th Aug 2010A walk-in dental hygiene studio, based in London’s Covent Garden, is literally grabbing patients off the street. read more |
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BDA fears rocketing cost of dentistry18th Aug 2010New figures published by the NHS Information Centre today highlight the increasing expense of providing dental care, the British Dental Association (BDA) warns. read more |
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Wide variation in use of NHS dentists18th Aug 2010read more |
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Michael Douglas vows to beat throat cancer18th Aug 2010Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas is vowing to beat cancer – but his treatment means he may never act again. read more |
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Dentists' pay revealed in NHS report18th Aug 2010read more |
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$1 million grant for tooth regrowth study18th Aug 2010A dentistry professor has received a $1 million grant to continue his research into restoring damaged dental roots using ultrasound and stem cells. read more |
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Speakers announced for dental conference18th Aug 2010The Premier Symposium – the largest risk management conference of its kind in the UK – has announced a compelling line-up of speakers for the 10th anniversary of the event. read more |
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Olympic dental call18th Aug 2010Volunteers dentists, dental nurses and DCPs are needed for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. read more |
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New website draws patients into dental practices17th Aug 2010A new website has been designed to inform more patients about practices and encourage them to pay you a visit. read more |
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Doctors condemn tobacco industry attempts to overturn legislation17th Aug 2010Doctor’s leaders in Wales have condemned the tobacco industry for lobbying to overturn legislation which would ban point of sale displays of tobacco. read more |
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Stressed dentist's 'square' jaw treatment17th Aug 2010An angular jaw is something that had bothered cosmetic dentist Kimberley Taylor for years.
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Podcast clarifies legal angle for sued dentists17th Aug 2010An internet podcast is available to dentists explaining the legal procedures if sued by a patient. read more |
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Dentists see goodwill rise to 100% of fee income17th Aug 2010A company of surveyors has reported a marked increase in demand for both NHS and private practices across the North West of England, since the introduction of the new NHS dental contract in April 2006. read more |
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Genetic test to help predict gum disease16th Aug 2010One of the largest clinical studies using genetic testing to assess the risk of gum disease will be conducted by the University of Michigan, in agreement with Interleukin Genetics Inc. read more |
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Dentist suspended over poor English skills13th Aug 2010A dentist working in Dumfries, Scotland, has been suspended on the grounds that his English skills did not reach the 'required standard'. read more |
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Teething trouble causes bad language13th Aug 2010A Brighton man who was issued a warning for abusive language has blamed his lack of teeth for mispronunciation. read more |
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Elephant tooth fossil found in Brazil13th Aug 2010A fossilised elephant's tooth found in the Amazon jungle proved the presence of the species in South America 45,000 years ago. read more |
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Rescued donkey gets the full dental treatment13th Aug 2010Anapka, the donkey rescued after she was sent on a cruel parascending ride in Russia, has had her oversized teeth ground back. read more |
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Non-existent patients funded for dental treatment12th Aug 2010An urgent enquiry is required after it is revealed that the Scottish Government has been paying out for the dental treatment of thousands of patients that do not exist. read more |
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Lily Allen's tooth agony11th Aug 2010Pregnant pop singer, Lily Allen is suffering an infected wisdom tooth. read more |
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New oral cancer test for the dental practice10th Aug 2010A new test for oral cancer that uses a brush to collect cells from a patient's mouth and produces results in less than 20 minutes, is to be developed. read more |
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Registering your dental service9th Aug 2010From 1 April 2011, all primary dental care services that provide regulated activities, whether NHS or private, must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). read more |
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Free dental treatment from new academy9th Aug 2010Students at Portsmouth Dental Academy will be offering free treatment to local residents. read more |
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Mystery buyer of Churchill’s false teeth revealed9th Aug 2010The mystery buyer of Winston Churchill's gold-plated false teeth has been revealed. read more |
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Pay award uplift for Scottish dentists9th Aug 2010The British Dental Association (BDA) has persuaded the Scottish Government to reconsider the way it is implementing this year's Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) pay award. read more |
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Arts & Business award for Denplan9th Aug 2010Denplan is celebrating after winning the 'People Development' category at the Arts & Business South East Awards 2010. read more |
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Free milk policy beneficial to young teeth9th Aug 2010Plans to scrap free school milk have been overturned by the coalition Government, after health minister Anne Milton suggested plans for such a move were in place. read more |
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The General Dental Council wants you back6th Aug 2010Dental care professionals (DCPs) who missed the 31 July annual retention fee (ARF) deadline still have a chance to register with the General Dental Council (GDC). read more |
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Dentist suspended for poor infection control6th Aug 2010A dentist based in Dalton, Rotherham, faces being struck off after an inspection uncovered poor infection control practise and the reuse of single-use equipment, including syringes, files and impression trays. read more |
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UK skilled workers in hot demand down under6th Aug 2010The Australian Government is hosting an employment expo in London during September to help employers find skilled workers from the UK, a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) spokesman said today. read more |
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Myleene's dental secret5th Aug 2010Myleene Klass has accidentally revealed the secret to her perfect smile, by showing off her lingual braces on television. read more |
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Gum disease could increase risk of Alzheimer's5th Aug 2010Periodontal disease may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry. read more |
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Walk the walk for mouth cancer3rd Aug 2010Join in this year’s Mouth Cancer 10k Awareness Walk for the chance to win a special prize, simply by recruiting more than 10 people to your team. read more |
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Tongue piercings could be a dental nightmare3rd Aug 2010A new study in the US seems to suggest that tongue piercings can become an orthodontic nightmare. read more |
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Herpes virus treats mouth cancer patients2nd Aug 2010A cold sore virus has been used to treat head and neck cancer patients. read more |
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