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Fruit juices and smoothies causing ‘substantial tooth erosion’

Fruit juices and smoothies could be leading to irreversible damage to the nation’s teeth, the Oral Health Foundation has warned. New research has found that two in five adults (43%) in the UK consume one or more fruit smoothies every day. Some fruit juices and smoothies can contain up to four times the recommended daily…

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HPV vaccination failure condemned across dental profession

The JCVI has today refused to extend the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine to all boys. The decision, which has been under consideration since 2013, has been roundly criticised by many corners of the dental profession due to the protection it could have against HPV-related cancers. The current HPV vaccine programme will now continue, where it’s predicted 400,000 boys…

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Ivoclar Vivadent announce exclusive Dr Abe SEMCD event in London

Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland has announced the return of world renowned removable expert, Dr Jiro Abe, who will be delivering a course on his suction effective mandibular complete denture (SEMCD) impression technique. The unique event will be hosted by the leading dental manufacturer in the world-famous Natural History Museum, London, on 24 October, 2017. The…

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GDC call to action – check the small print on your indemnity cover

The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dental professionals to ‘check the small print’ on their indemnity cover. The warnings come after the GDC highlighted a recent case where ‘the adequacy of the registrant’s indemnity provision was considered’. Specifically the registrant’s policy contained exclusions relating to the transmission of blood-borne diseases, which the regulator felt wasn’t in…

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Illegal tooth whitening industry driven by single adults

The illegal tooth whitening industry is being driven in the UK by single adults, new research has found. Thousands of Brits have admitted to having their teeth whitened by illegal and untrained providers, according to a poll carried out by the Oral Health Foundation. The poll also found that one in four single adults (24%) had undergone teeth…

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Bridge2aid receives £500 from The Smiling Dentist proceeds

Bridge2aid received a £500 donation at The Dentistry Show from the proceeds of Alif Moosajee’s book, The Smiling Dentist. The book, written as a tool for patients to better understand dental treatments and for students to learn how to communicate treatment more effectively to patients, has now sold over 700 copies worldwide on Amazon, with all proceeds going…

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Win two tickets to Stars of Dentistry 2018

FMC is currently undertaking a survey to ascertain your principal interest areas going forward. Please help us understand your development needs by filling out the following very brief survey, together with your email details and contact number. All responders will be entered into a free draw for a complimentary place for two at the 2018 Stars of…

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If the price is right

Research by Click4teeth has revealed significant differences in dental implant treatment costs across the country. While the positive impact that dental implants can have on patients’ quality of life can be invaluable, new research has revealed that patients’ investment for common dental implant treatments in the UK can vary. The study, conducted by dental implant…

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GDC reserves reach £12.1 million

The GDC’s reserves have almost reached four months operating costs, when it promised it would reduce the ARF. In its Annual report and accounts 2016, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) accounts show its general reserves have reached £12,121,000, up from £10m in 2015. The GDC has said a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) would be possible…

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Making the move

Practice Plan shares the experiences of two principal dentists who introduced private dentistry into their NHS practice at different times. Ann-Marie Bard, principal dentist, Cleobury Dental Practice – moved to private dentistry over the past year The move from NHS to private was a personal tug of war for me, but ultimately came from utter…

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Opening the door to private practice

Jayne Gibson discusses how to approach making a seamless and successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry. When you begin thinking about leaving NHS dentistry, whether fully or partially, it can often feel like you’ve opened one door just to find many more ajar. There are so many factors to take into account and options…

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Breastfeeding past two increases risk of dental caries in children

Breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children if continued for two years or more, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Peres et al, 2017), analysed the impact of sugar in the diet of children and found that breastfeeding after two years old can…

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Dental regulators told to focus on quality improvement

Dental regulators encouraged to put quality improvement at the heart of their work by the RDSPB. In its new report, ‘Working together, delivering change‘, the Regulation of Dental Services Programme Board (RDSPB), the board established to bring together dental regulators including the GDC and CQC, is calling for a cultural shift in dentistry, to ensure patients…


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