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| Students offer dental care to Cambodia's children in need
19th Mar 2010 A group of dental students have just returned from their mission to Cambodia where they helped 1,500 children to better oral health. read more |
| Dental phobic girl died due to ‘lack of clarity’ between medics
19th Mar 2010 An eight-year-old girl with a phobia of dentists died of starvation after she was failed by medical and professional experts, a report claims. read more |
| City council calls for fluoride referendum
19th Mar 2010 Southampton City councillors have voted to call on the South Central Strategic Health Authority to hold a referendum on its move to add fluoride in water. read more |
| Fly glue ideal for dental wounds, research reveals
19th Mar 2010 Silk spinned by caddisfly larvae underwater could one day suture surgical wounds, new research from the University of Utah suggests. read more |
| Dental awards celebrate 10th anniversary
18th Mar 2010 The Premier Awards – originally created to reward dental professionals who recognise the importance of patient safety within the dental practice – is celebrating its 10th anniversary. read more |
| School's out for tooth-rotting sugary snacks
18th Mar 2010 A new study reveals children are eating healthier lunches at school. read more |
| Denplan appoints new deputy chief dental officer
18th Mar 2010 Denplan has announcde that Henry Clover (BDS) has been promoted to deputy chief dental officer. read more |
| British Society of Periodontology celebrates 60 years
18th Mar 2010 This year marks 60 years of the British Society of Periodontology, founded in 1949 to promote the art and science of periodontology. read more |
| Indemnity costs cut for non-surgical cosmetic treatment
18th Mar 2010 Dental Protection has announced that, with effect from April 2010, the use of injectable, non-permanent cosmetic procedures can be indemnified within normal subscription categories at no additional cost, subject to certain conditions. read more |
| Tooth whitening? Try before you fly
17th Mar 2010 A tooth-whitening service for passengers launches next month (April) at Birmingham Airport. read more |
| WIN 1 of 5 free places to bleaching seminar!
17th Mar 2010 As a dental professional making a conscience effort to stay up to date, here’s a chance to attend The bleaching interface 2010 free of charge. read more |
| NHS dentistry pilot launches in PCT of Steele’s cohort
17th Mar 2010 Cumbria – where NHS dentistry review team member Eric Rooney is the consultant in dental public health – is to be one of the first pilot site primary care trusts (PCTs) to trial review leader Jimmy Steele’s recommendation. read more |
| New advertising campaign for the BDTA
17th Mar 2010 The BDTA is building upon the success of its ‘Adding Value to Dentistry’ campaign in 2010 with a new campaign focusing on the key benefits to be gained from using BDTA member companies. read more |
| Software of Excellence invites Dentistry Show visitors to lunchtime drinks reception
17th Mar 2010 Practice management software company, Software of Excellence will hold a drinks reception on Stand E12, during lunch on Friday, the first day of this year’s Dentistry Show. read more |
| Preventive research award for dental care professionals
17th Mar 2010 Colgate and The Oral & Dental Research Trust are inviting applications for the Colgate DCP Research Awards for research conducted by dental care professionals (DCP). read more |
| Leading US dentistry speakers top the bill at BDA conference
16th Mar 2010 Leading US clinical speakers David Newkirk and William Bo Bruce are to headline the Friday lecture programme at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition. read more |
| Scientists closer to solving puzzle of tooth formation
16th Mar 2010 Scientists have created a computer model reproducing variation in complex structures like teeth and organs. read more |
| Grasping the nettle at the General Dental Council
15th Mar 2010 'As I write this article, I am approaching my 75th day in office – a great time to reflect on what the General Dental Council has achieved so far, and to look ahead at the challenges we are facing.
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| Steele pilots now at full throttle
15th Mar 2010 Dozens of NHS dental practices will shortly begin trialling new ways to deliver services under Government plans to start implementing recommendations from the Steele review. read more |
| News feature: Managing periodontal disease and empowering patients
15th Mar 2010 Periodontal disease is one of most challenging and problematic of clinical issues for a plethora of reasons: the diagnosis is often difficult, the treatment inadequately remunerated by the NHS and most patients are unaware of it. read more |
| Gossip magazines reveal Jessica Simpson's bad dental hygiene
15th Mar 2010 US pop singer Jessica Simpson says she barely brushes her teeth, choosing instead to use antiseptic mouthwash for her dental hygiene efforts. read more |
| Dental trade's code of practice now online
15th Mar 2010 In 2008, the BDTA Council took the decision to review and strengthen the BDTA Code of Practice to update the existing code to conform to current legislation, to improve the transparency and fairness of the code, to raise standards within the membership and to maintain a robust system of self regulation. read more |
| An innovative dentists’ waiting-room screen and kiosk display system
15th Mar 2010 Patients are getting hands-on with a new marketing tool for dental practices. read more |
| Dentists get a Finnish welcome at the Ambassador's reception
12th Mar 2010 The Ambassdor of Finland, Mr Jaakko Laajava, welcomed dental professionals to the Finnish Embassy at 14 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, for a seminar by Planmeca, the Finnish company that designs, manufactures, and markets high-tech dental equipment. read more |
| Dentists upset over 2010-11 funding award
10th Mar 2010 The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed disappointment at today’s (Wednesday) announcement of the pay uplift for dentists for 2010/11. read more |
| Early births reduced by gum disease treatment
10th Mar 2010 A new study has revealed the strongest suggestion yet that successful treatment of periodontal disease reduces the number of premature babies. read more |
| Pay freeze will undermine confidence in NHS
10th Mar 2010 The confidence of general dental practitioners will be undermined by today’s announcement of a 0. read more |
| Recession-fighting businesses focus on sales and marketing, survey finds
9th Mar 2010 Small businesses, including dental practices, are hoping to beat the recession by stepping up their sales and marketing strategies, a new survey has revealed. read more |
| New government faces major challenges on dentistry, says BDA manifesto
8th Mar 2010 The BDA suggests the next government will inherit a flawed dental contract, an unacceptable chasm in oral health inequalities, and inconsistent commissioning of dentistry by PCTS. read more |
| Dr Avijit Banerjee speaks at dental conference
8th Mar 2010 Clinical expert Dr Avijit Banerjee is joining the prestigious panel of speakers appearing at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition, to be held on the 20-22 May 2010 at the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre (ACC). read more |
| Dentistry and PCTs: Room for improvement?
8th Mar 2010 After several long months, the results of our all-encompassing PCT survey are in – and with the fourth anniversary of the 2006 reforms waiting in the wings, they make uncomfortable reading. read more |
| Poor dental health flags up meths users
5th Mar 2010 Severe dental problems in otherwise healthy young people could be a sign of methamphetamine addiction, a new study suggests. read more |
| Oral health charity backs No Smoking Day
5th Mar 2010 The UK’s leading mouth cancer charity has urged the UK public to kick their smoking habit and cut the risk of cancer ahead of next Wednesday's No Smoking Day campaign. read more |
| A dental endoscope just for you
5th Mar 2010 Although there have been great advances in technology and procedures for dentistry, dentists are still faced with the traditional issues of trying to work within a very confined space. read more |
| Dental plan company ranked in top 100 best company list
4th Mar 2010 Dental plan providers Practice Plan has been ranked 34th in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. read more |
| New NHS dental practice to open
4th Mar 2010 A new NHS dental practice is set to open in Rochdale later this month which will create 9,500 places for new patients. read more |
| News focus: Dentistry gets mobile and takes to the road
4th Mar 2010 Even the greatest ideas have to start somewhere. read more |
| Princess Royal opens new dental facility
2nd Mar 2010 A brand new clinical skills training facility at the UCL Eastman Institute was officially opened by the chancellor of the University of London, the Princess Royal. read more |
| Dental hygienist gets fruity with brush design
2nd Mar 2010 A teething toothbrush designed by a dental hygienist looks set to encourage good dental hygiene from an early age but also offering gentle gum massage and help when teething. read more |
| Recession blamed for upsurge in teeth grinding
1st Mar 2010 A growing number of patients are suffering with bruxism due to stresses brought on by the recession. read more |
| 'Beer' pressure means people drinking more
1st Mar 2010 Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds, according to a survey published for the Department of Health today. read more |
| Dentists 'sickest of all health professionals'
1st Mar 2010 Dentists are the sickest of all health professionals, according to the head of an NHS service aimed at helping clinicians struggling with physical or mental illnesses. read more |
| UK’s most loved dentist revealed
1st Mar 2010 A dental practice in west Sussex is truly loved by its patients. read more |
| Scientists uncover genes that influence tooth development
1st Mar 2010 Genes that influence tooth development in the first year of life have been identified by scientists. read more |
| Mouthwear fit for a firefighter
1st Mar 2010 Already a success in America, UnderArmour Performance Mouthwear is now available in the UK, exclusively through dental practitioners. read more |
February 2010
| New dental group seeks spokes for its hub
26th Feb 2010 A new dental practice group in Shropshire is set to become the largest in the region. read more |
| The World Aesthetic Congress 2010
25th Feb 2010 The UK’s leading annual aesthetic dentistry event is to be held on 11-12 June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. read more |
| Alert over zinc in denture adhesives
24th Feb 2010 A company has taken steps to warn consumers of potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of denture adhesives containing zinc. read more |
| British Association of Dental Nurses announces 'sad loss' of founder
24th Feb 2010 The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced the death of Madeleine (Bunty) Lee, nee Winter, the Association’s founder member and first secretary. read more |
| Reward points scheme from TePe acts a thank you to dentists
24th Feb 2010 Dental practices have the chance to collect reward points in a new scheme from the UK suppliers of TePe. read more |
| 'Fundamental' findings in oral cancer prediction
24th Feb 2010 The presence of certain proteins in pre-malignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, a new study reveals. read more |
| Dental practice tips for facing a market downturn
23rd Feb 2010 Software of Excellence’s National User Day Conference returns this year at two locations - The Emirates Stadium, London on 25 March and The Lowry Centre, Manchester on 24 June. read more |
| Risk alert as dental technician dies of ‘asbestos’ cancer
23rd Feb 2010 Dentists are among the occupational groups facing a higher than average risk of developing mesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos, a report suggests. read more |
| TV dentist barred from treating women alone under GDC conditions
23rd Feb 2010 Celebrity dentist, Surinder Hundle, of TV’s 10 Years Younger fame has had conditions placed on his registration by the General Dental Council (GDC) that include having a chaperone when treating female patients. read more |
| Keen response to latest dental stats
23rd Feb 2010 Health minister Ann Keen has welcomed new NHS figures on dental access as 'great news for patients'. read more |
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| Steele dentistry pilots starting soon
22nd Feb 2010 Major changes to the NHS dental contract will be piloted from the autumn, the government has confirmed, as new figures showed the amount of dentistry undertaken by the NHS has risen. read more |
| James Hull Associates establish clinical advisory board
22nd Feb 2010 James Hull Associates has established a clinical advisory board in order to further support their associate practices in the task of working towards the provision of better dental care throughout the UK. read more |
| Dentistry – a 'new market sphere' for Greg
22nd Feb 2010 Software of Excellence has appointed Greg Clay as sales and marketing director. read more |
| Legal and clinical experts advise dentists
22nd Feb 2010 Dento-legal and clincial experts have teamed up to offer comprehensive advice at a conference next month (March). read more |
| Dental board to oversee Steele pilots
22nd Feb 2010 A new group has been set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele Review recommendations to improve dental services for patients. read more |
| Steele pilots to champion preventive dental care
22nd Feb 2010 A new group, set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele review recommendations, is to make preventive dental care a priority. read more |
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