- New dental group seeks spokes for its hub
A new dental practice group in Shropshire is set to become the largest in the region The practice took on a firm of business consultants to help develop its brand concept and grow the business through acquisition Velvet Group engaged the services of The Busine.. read more. Posted on : Fri 26th - Feb - 2010
- Hurry for tickets to the World Aesthetic Congress 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 This the ninth consecutive World Aesthetic Congress WAC is a unique opportunity for dentists and team members to learn from t.. read more. Posted on : Thu 25th - Feb - 2010
- British Association of Dental Nurses announces sad loss of founder
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 Mrs Lee who was 89 died peacefully in her sleep while recovering from a fall just before Chris.. read more. Posted on : Wed 24th - Feb - 2010
- Reward points scheme from TePe acts a thank you to dentists
Dental practices have the chance to collect reward points in a new scheme from the UK suppliers of TePe As a thank you for their custom and support of the TePe product range Molar Ltd is offering dental professionals the chance to collect TePe reward points i.. read more. Posted on : Wed 24th - Feb - 2010
- Fundamental findings in oral cancer prediction
The presence of certain proteins in pre malignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development a new study reveals The findings which help eliminate the guesswork in some cases are fundamental according to lead author of the study oral and maxillofa.. read more. Posted on : Wed 24th - Feb - 2010
- Alert over zinc in denture adhesives
A company has taken steps to warn consumers of potential health risks associated with long term excessive use of denture adhesives containing zinc GlaxoSmithKline GSK Consumer Healthcare issued a warning last week 18 Febraury about the potential health ris.. read more. Posted on : Wed 24th - Feb - 2010
- Dental practice tips for facing a market downturn
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 The User Day will be filled with new product launches and industry updates from SoE .. read more. Posted on : Tue 23rd - Feb - 2010
- TV dentist barred from treating women alone under GDC conditions
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 The conditions were imposed for 18 months by the i.. read more. Posted on : Tue 23rd - Feb - 2010
- Keen response to latest dental stats
Health minister Ann Keen has welcomed new NHS figures on dental access as great news for patients The figures from the independent NHS Information Centre IC reveal that 28 2 million people saw a dentist in the two years to the end of 2009 up 18 000 0 .. read more. Posted on : Tue 23rd - Feb - 2010
- Risk alert as dental technician dies of asbestos cancer
Dentists are among the occupational groups facing a higher than average risk of developing mesothelioma the cancer caused by asbestos a report suggests The report at www asbestos net claims that dentists may be exposed to asbestos which historically has .. read more. Posted on : Tue 23rd - Feb - 2010
- Steele dentistry pilots starting soon
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 The Department of Health has invited formal expressions of interest from denti.. read more. Posted on : Mon 22nd - Feb - 2010
- James Hull Associates establish clinical advisory board
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 The board offers support to all associate practitioners a.. read more. Posted on : Mon 22nd - Feb - 2010
- Dentistry a new market sphere for Greg
Software of Excellence has appointed Greg Clay as sales and marketing director He joined the company last December and is a seasoned professional who brings many years experience leading sales and marketing teams within a variety of software businesses In hi.. read more. Posted on : Mon 22nd - Feb - 2010
- Legal and clinical experts advise dentists
Dento legal and clincial experts have teamed up to offer comprehensive advice at a conference next month March Experts from the DDU the specialist dental division of the MDU and clinical specialists from the Eastman will share their extensive experience and.. read more. Posted on : Mon 22nd - Feb - 2010
- Dental board to oversee Steele pilots
A new group has been set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele Review recommendations to improve dental services for patients Professor Jimmy Steele who led the Independent Review of NHS Dental Services has joined the implementation board that will .. read more. Posted on : Mon 22nd - Feb - 2010
- Steele pilots to champion preventive dental care
A new group set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele review recommendations is to make preventive dental care a priority Professor Jimmy Steele who led the independent review of NHS dental services has joined the implementation board that will en.. read more. Posted on : Mon 22nd - Feb - 2010
- Dentists can end toothless nightmares
A dental health charity has urged the public to pay heed to your dreams by looking after your teeth The most common anxiety dreams we ever have involve the disturbing experience of teeth falling out or of having crooked rotting or crumbling teeth the signif.. read more. Posted on : Fri 19th - Feb - 2010
- Olympic dentists flag up oral cancer risk
A record number of athletes are being screened for mouth cancer at this year s winter Olympic games And the British Dental Health Foundation BDHF has welcomed this oral screening campaign ndash which has been stepped up since the last winter games and incl.. read more. Posted on : Fri 19th - Feb - 2010
- Dental school student scoops research award
A student at the University of Manchester s School of Dentistry has triumphed in the 2010 BDA Dentsply Student Clinician Programme competition Lisa Durning wins an all expenses paid trip to the Annual Session of the American Dental Association in Orlando Flor.. read more. Posted on : Fri 19th - Feb - 2010
- News feature To probe or not to probe
lsquo Prevention is better than cure ndash this was the key message from Jonathon Schofield at his recent lecture for The South West Hygienists and Therapists Society held at The Dental Implant Clinic Bath During his two hour lecture Dr Schofield sha.. read more. Posted on : Fri 19th - Feb - 2010
- Children s dental fears may stem from family turmoil
Children with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background That s according to a recent study that also suggests kids who have had psychological counselling are prone too Research was carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the Un.. read more. Posted on : Fri 12th - Feb - 2010
- Sound bites a hearing aid with teeth
A novel hearing aid that transmit sound via the teeth has been developed in the US The non surgical and removable hearing solution has been designed to transmits sound via the teeth to help people with single sided deafness The Soundbite hearing system is a.. read more. Posted on : Wed 10th - Feb - 2010
- Cosmetic dentist offers free lip treatments for Valentine s Day
A Liverpool dentist is offering free lip treatments to dental patients for Valentine s Day Cosmetic dentist Tracey Bell is offering a Valentine s gift for ladies wanting luscious lips in time for 14 February For two hours on Friday 12 February she is offeri.. read more. Posted on : Wed 10th - Feb - 2010
- Henry Schein team joins volunteers to help the homeless
Crisis is a charity that helps single homeless people all year round and last Christmas for the 39th consecutive year it opened its doors in a specific campaign that has become known as Crisis Christmas From 23 30 December nine centres in London welcomed almo.. read more. Posted on : Wed 10th - Feb - 2010
- Benevolent Fund announces winners of Christmas draw
The BDA Benevolent Fund has announced the winners of its Christmas Draw 2009 Andrew Carter of Lancashire pictured won the draw s top prize of 5 000 Fiona Sims the second prize of 500 and John Mooney the third prize of 250 Other winners were Jen.. read more. Posted on : Wed 10th - Feb - 2010
- Seminar price lowered for DCPs
Price lowered for DCPs SAVE 100 when you book your place before 16 February DCPs now only 150 was 250 Dentists 250 Prices shown include VAT strong Decontamination including HTM01 05 medical emergencies strong strong Martin Fulford Nigel RobbFr.. read more. Posted on : Tue 9th - Feb - 2010
- Continue engagment over Steele government urged
Continued and detailed engagement with the profession is vital to the success of the Steele Review pilots That s the verdict of Dr John Milne Chair of the British Dental Association s BDA s General Dental Practice Committee GDPC Setting out the professi.. read more. Posted on : Tue 9th - Feb - 2010
- Children s dental health gap has widened
Dental experts are urging the government to focus on the prevention of dental decay in under fives following a new report into children s health A study on child health in England found that dental health among the under fives is declining and that the overall.. read more. Posted on : Tue 9th - Feb - 2010
- New DNA therapy for advanced mouth cancer
A research team has been awarded a patent after developing a new DNA therapy for head and neck cancer sufferers Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the US aims to develop a safe and effective alternative to standard chemother.. read more. Posted on : Fri 5th - Feb - 2010
- New DNA therapy for advanced mouth cancer
A research team has been awarded a patent after developing a new DNA therapy for head and neck cancer sufferers Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the US aim to develop a safe effective alternative to standard chemotherapy tr.. read more. Posted on : Fri 5th - Feb - 2010
- Ancient tooth enamel defects linked with premature death
A study reveals ancient human teeth showing evidence that stressful events during early development are linked to shorter lifespans Anthropologist George Armelagos led a systematic review of defects in teeth enamel and early mortality He said lsquo Prehisto.. read more. Posted on : Fri 5th - Feb - 2010
- Omega 3 may combat oral bacteria
The dental health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids may include anti bacterial effects a new study claims Omega 3 fatty acids of marine and plant origin were found to have strong anti bacterial activity against a range of oral pathogens according to the US res.. read more. Posted on : Fri 5th - Feb - 2010
- Mini dentist pictures for sale on the internet
A dentist who created a miniature dental team has launched a website to sell photos of them London dentist Ian Davis used real life casts of his patients mouths and tiny models of workmen to create the scenes ndash pictures of which are the crowning glory i.. read more. Posted on : Fri 5th - Feb - 2010
- Dentists go for new tech based on colleague recommendation
Peer recommendation remains the main factor motivating the purchase of new technology by dentists That s according to an investigation by the BDTA whose research project investigating dentists attitudes towards innovation and training reveals that bull 66 .. read more. Posted on : Fri 5th - Feb - 2010
- Dental CPD firm supports global oral health charity
A company providing CPD for dental professionals has teamed up with a dental charity to raise awareness of the problems of oral health in pockets of the globe DentEd is supporting the efforts of Dentaid to raise awareness of vital dental care in places in the .. read more. Posted on : Tue 2nd - Feb - 2010
- Mouth cancer lobby calls for new screening test
Mouth cancer campaigners are calling for the introduction of a new HPV test in Britain which would help diagnose mouth cancer at an early stage The British Dental Health Foundation ndash organisers of Mouth Cancer Action Month ndash has welcomed the screen.. read more. Posted on : Mon 1st - Feb - 2010
