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May 2012
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Dentists do battle against 'whitening cowboys'23rd May 2012A newspaper report suggesting the Prime Minister was backing an illegal tooth whitening clinic has galvanised dentists into battle against illegal tooth whiteners. read more |
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Get motivated, says Dentistry LIVE speaker23rd May 2012Can you tell us a bit about your background? read more |
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Oral health business scoops export award23rd May 2012A company specialising in oral healthcare products has been recognised for its international business success. read more |
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Turn off tap when cleaning teeth, kids told22nd May 2012Turning off the tap when cleaning your teeth could save over 12 litres of water per person, according to new research. read more |
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Celebrate the Jubilee with diamond deals22nd May 2012Henry Schein Minerva will get next month’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations underway in style with a series of diamond deals available for one week only from 28 May to 1 June inclusive. read more |
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Early detection of oral cancer to be core CPD22nd May 2012The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that Oral Cancer: Improving Early Detection is to be included as a ‘recommended’ topic in its continuing professional development (CPD) scheme. read more |
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Leading dentist wins honorary fellowship22nd May 2012Dr Lester Ellman has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP). read more |
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Dentists told not to prescribe drugs for family22nd May 2012It is unethical for dentists to routinely prescribe drugs for themselves, family or friends and they should only do so in emergency situations, dento-legal experts warn. read more |
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Wrigley makes an impact at dental shows22nd May 2012Wrigley’s Oral Healthcare Program has stepped up its events activity this year as part of its strategy to reach more dental professionals in the UK and Ireland with information on the oral health benefits of chewing sugarfree gum. read more |
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Ditch kids' fruit juice, dentist says21st May 2012A leading dentist has recommended parents ditch fruit juice for their kids in favour of water and a handful of chocolate buttons. read more |
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Dentist Susie at Palace to collect OBE21st May 2012The BDA's Dr Susie Sanderson was at Buckingham Palace last week to be presented by the Queen with her OBE, announced in the new year's honours list. read more |
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Dental watchdog prosecutes illegal dentist21st May 2012A Surrey-based dentist has been successfully prosecuted by the General Dental Council (GDC) and ordered to pay £2000 in costs for the illegal practice of dentistry. read more |
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New conference for practice managers21st May 2012Business of Dentistry (BoD) is hosting the first of its conferences – Practice Managers Conference, hosted by Sheila Scott. read more |
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Dentists urged to apply for leadership award18th May 2012NHS dentists are being encouraged to develop leadership skills by applying for a clinical leadership fellowship. read more |
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Few workers allowed paid time off for dentist18th May 2012Less than half of UK's workers (43%) is allowed to take paid time off work to visit their dentist. read more |
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Perfect posture and team dentistry18th May 2012Dr Ellis Paul is running a course on four-handed dentistry next Wednesday (23 May) in London. read more |
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Diamond celebration at Dentistry LIVE18th May 2012Philips Oral Healthcare has several reasons to announce its diamond sponsorship of Dentistry LIVE in Diamond Jubilee year. read more |
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3M ESPE most innovative company17th May 20123M ESPE was recently named the most innovative company in the worldwide dental industry for the seventh consecutive year. read more |
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Win an iPad 3 in our Dentistry reader survey17th May 2012As a valued reader, your feedback is extremely important to ensure Dentistry magazine evolves and develops as best it can. read more |
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Extra one million people now seeing NHS dentist17th May 2012An extra 1. read more |
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Pufferfish study has teeth for dental regeneration16th May 2012Human teeth can be engineered to regenerate – thanks to the world’s most poisonous fish. read more |
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Geneva triumph raises funds for dental charity16th May 2012President of Software of Excellence, Brian Weatherly, has set a high standard for his colleagues to meet and raised more than £1,400 for Dentaid by running his first-ever full marathon on Sunday 6 May in Geneva. read more |
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The Art of Smile at Dentistry LIVE16th May 2012Over the years, less invasive surgical procedures have become frequently used in order to preserve soft tissue anatomy and minimise recession. read more |
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Cardiff dentists go marathon mad for charity14th May 2012A dentist couple have joined runners in a massive feat to raise funds for charity. read more |
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GDC fails to monitor dentists' breaches14th May 2012Adequate records are not being kept by the UK’s dental regulator making it ineffective at protecting patients. read more |
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Dental academic elected as chair of CCDAS14th May 2012Deborah White, associate professor and director of education at the School of Dentistry at Birmingham, has been elected as the new chair of the British Dental Association’s Central Committee for Dental Academic Staff (CCDAS) for the 2012/14 triennium. read more |
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Lucky dentist wins tickets to Dentistry LIVE14th May 2012A dentist in Hertfordshire has won two tickets for the must-attend dental event for 2012, Dentistry LIVE. read more |
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Dentists welcome innovative implant guiding tool11th May 2012A dental implant supplier has been named the UK’s exclusive distributor of an innovative implant guiding tool that makes implant dentistry more efficient and cost-effective. read more |
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Real-world approach to full mouth rehabilitation11th May 2012Full Mouth Rehabilitation Using Direct Composite and Adhesive Dentistry takes place on Wednesday 16 May. read more |
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Dental X-rays halted for child asylum seekers11th May 2012The UK Border Agency has been forced to suspend a dental X-ray pilot scheme to determine the age of child asylum seekers and has sought advice on the legalities of the scheme. read more |
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FGDP(UK) publishes new standards book11th May 2012The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) launched its new standards book, Antimicrobial Prescribing for General Dental Practitioners, at the British Dental Conference. read more |
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Dentistry awards: Stand out from the crowd11th May 2012The Dentistry Awards are one of the UK’s most popular events in the dental calendar and the 2012 ceremony is set to be bigger and better than ever before. read more |
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New head for Peninsula dental school11th May 2012Professor Christopher Tredwin has been named as the head of the new Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry. read more |
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Dentistry focus: The power of referrals10th May 2012There are clear benefits to dental practitioners and their patients in working with recognised experts at referral clinics, especially if the relationship between the two clinics is managed effectively. read more |
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Sort teeth before dating, survey says10th May 2012A smile is the first thing they notice about the opposite sex. read more |
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Robbins flies the US flag at Dentistry LIVE10th May 2012Bill Robbins is a previous president of the American Board of General Dentistry and currently a Diplomate of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry, as well as being on the American Board of General Dentistry. read more |
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Dental product previewed at Dentistry LIVE9th May 2012Septodont will be previewing its newest product – N’Durance Cristal – in May 2012 at the Scottish Dental Show and at Dentistry LIVE. read more |
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Euro dental market shows turnover increase9th May 2012The European dental market in 2011 showed an increase of 1. read more |
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Oral pain relief for £19th May 2012A dental charity is launching an innovative charity initiative to help improve global oral health. read more |
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Henry Schein Minerva helps dentists Face the Challenge9th May 2012The highly influential James Goolnik will make a welcome appearance in the North East in July as the keynote speaker for 'Face The Challenge 2012: Dental Innovations' - a full day event featuring an impressive blend of practical, business and clinical presentations. read more |
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Man who 'changed the face of dentistry'9th May 2012Raymond Bertolotti’s wealth of experience has awarded him with praise from within the dental industry, as well as being described by some as the person 'credited with changing the face of dentistry'. read more |
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Secret patient recordings are risk to dentists9th May 2012Dentists are warned that the law offers little or no protection from patients covertly recording consultations. read more |
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Stars of silver screen light up dental film festival9th May 2012Some of the biggest names in cinematic history starred at the first evening event of the 2012 BDA Film Festival last Thursday (3 May). read more |
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Dentists urge caution over NHS 'fraud' stats9th May 2012The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that figures published by NHS Protect must be examined carefully to establish which are and aren’t fraud. read more |
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Eddie treats referring dentists to party8th May 2012Dentist Eddie Scher threw a cocktail party for fellow dental professionals. read more |
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Dental fraud costs NHS £73.1 million in a year8th May 2012An estimated £70 million was wasted on dental fraud in a year, the government has said. read more |
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Dentsply materials save teeth in rural Uganda8th May 2012Patients in rural Uganda have potentially avoided extractions and kept more of their own teeth thanks to Dentsply glass ionomer materials. read more |
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Root canal revelations at Dentistry LIVE4th May 2012At Dentistry LIVE’s popular Hands-On & Workshop Sessions, Simon Cunnington will be discussing the fundamental requirements to mechanically preparing root canals. read more |
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Walk in aid of dental charity4th May 2012The AOG will be holding a charity walk to raise donations for the Lake Victoria Disability Centre in Musoma, Tanzania. read more |
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Oral health classes for older patients4th May 2012A dental clinic is stepping up its campaign to improve the oral health of the North East. read more |
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Clamp down on whitening cowboys, minister told4th May 2012Government must do more to ensure cosmetic cowboys using potentially harmful tooth whitening procedures are prosecuted, an MP has warned. read more |
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Dental association CEO gets legal over 'unfair dismissal'3rd May 2012Derek Watson, former CEO of the Dental Practitioners' Association (DPA), is taking legal action over what he claims is unfair dismissal. read more |
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Mhari mirrors the changes at Dentistry LIVE3rd May 2012Voted fifth in this years Dentistry Top 50, Mhari Coxon’s 20 years of experience and dedication to her profession is clear to her peers. read more |
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Give your patients visibly whiter teeth in three days2nd May 2012Colgate is pleased to announce the launch of Colgate MaxWhite Professional whitening system. read more |
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Dentistry columnist headlines Dentistry LIVE2nd May 2012Kevin Lewis worked in general practice for 30 years, during his time as a dentist he became interested in preventive dentistry and practice management. read more |
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Five money-saving tips for dentists2nd May 2012Podcasts offer an exciting future for the internet and dentistry. read more |
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Retired army dentist is BDA president2nd May 2012Frank Holloway, a retired army dentist based in Surrey, was installed as the 126th president of the British Dental Association (BDA) last week. read more |
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Oral cancer risk a mystery for some2nd May 2012A survey of 11,785 British adults has found that 70% say they are unaware of any of the symptoms of mouth cancer. read more |
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Dental merger swerves competition commission2nd May 2012The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will not be referring the IDH takeover of ADP to the competition commission. read more |
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Dentistry's Kevin Lewis a hit in Singapore1st May 2012Dentistry columnist Kevin Lewis has just returned from IDEM Singapore 2012 and proved a hit with delegates at the international meeting. read more |
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'Embarrassing' dentist tops bill at Dentistry LIVE1st May 2012Having been awarded the highly prestigious British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation as well as being a multiple winner at The Smile Awards, James Russell was this year’s winner of the Private Dentistry Elite 20. read more |
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Students rid dental fear for disabled patients1st May 2012Students from the Peninsula Dental School have been working with adults with learning disabilities from Plymouth People First, to take away fear of the dentist and help them to manage their oral hygiene. read more |
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SOE-zine hits dentists' in-boxes1st May 2012Software of Excellence are delighted to invite all members of the dental team to view their latest online communication SOE-zine, available now at read more |
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Dental practice running costs on the up1st May 2012The cost of running a dental practice in England and Wales has increased for 93% of all respondents in the last 12 months. read more |
April 2012
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Dental patients need 'cooling off period'30th Apr 2012A common allegation in complaints and claims notified to the Dental Defence Union (DDU) is that the patient was not fully informed of the risks of treatment beforehand or given enough time to discuss their concerns. read more |
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New plan to tackle clinical dental complaints30th Apr 2012The National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) is to work with the General Dental Council (GDC) to provide clinical reviews of complaints against dentists. read more |
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Dentistry must navigate minefield, says BDA30th Apr 2012Dentistry in the UK must navigate a minefield of potential problems if it is to continue to deliver for patients, the chair of the BDA’s executive board warned. read more |
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Leading clinicians celebrate a birthday30th Apr 2012Ivoclar Vivadent is hosting a two-day hands-on and lecture event to celebrate the first birthday of the UK International Centre for Dental Education (ICDE) in Leicester. read more |
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Changing dentistry with Heart Your Smile30th Apr 2012It’s been a busy few months for Heart Your Smile since its launch at the BDTA in October 2011. read more |
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Scotchbond Universal Adhesive scoops design award30th Apr 2012Scotchbond Universal Adhesive from 3M ESPE has been honoured with a prestigious 2012 Red Dot Design Award. read more |
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Bob Khanna gets cosmetic at Dentistry LIVE30th Apr 2012Bob Khanna is a leading expert in the field of cosmetic dentistry. read more |
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Tina, the elephant, recovers after dental surgery!27th Apr 2012Belfast Zoo's Asian elephant, Tina, is currently recovering after receiving dental surgery. read more |
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Patients 'happy to ask dentist about treatment'25th Apr 2012A snapshot survey carried out by the Dental Complaints Service (DCS) has revealed insights into the way patients view their dental professionals. read more |
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Diabetics 'must take responsibility', says dentist25th Apr 2012The treatment of diabetes could bankrupt the NHS within 20 years. read more |
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Don't break rules over dental nurses' holidays25th Apr 2012Dentists are reminded to have measures in place to cope with staff absences during the holiday season. read more |
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Dentists' confidence dips24th Apr 2012Business confidence among dentists has taken a downward turn as they prepare for the prospects of a new NHS contract and continued economic uncertainties, according to new research. read more |
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Dentist helps South Africa with oral health plan24th Apr 2012A dental corporate is flying one of its dentists to Durban in a bid to assess the dental hygiene situation at two schools and an orphanage. read more |
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Oral health and CQC – training course winners24th Apr 2012Denplan has launched two new training courses to run at venues across the UK during 2012 – Maintaining Motivation and CQC Essentials. read more |
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