- Brit winner Jessie J marks top spot with whiter teeth
Brit award winner Jessie J revealed that she celebrated her single reaching number one by getting her teeth whitening Appearing on BBC s Graham Norton Show she told the chat show host she had some cosmetic dental treatment after her new single Price Tag rea.. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- WIN a Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System
With spring just around the corner what better way to celebrate the onset of some sunshine with a new skincare routine to revitalise refresh and renew your skin And Beam is offering THREE lucky subscribers the opportunity to WIN a fabulous Clarisonic Skin C.. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- Student scoops top dental award
A dental nurse from the University of Hull is being recognised with a special award after scoring the highest mark in a recent national exam Emma Jobling from Hedon near Hull scored 95 on a paper as part of her Dental Radiography for Dental Nurses and Hygie.. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- Go shopping now dentists urged
As the general trend for lsquo tightening one s belt continues in the UK s current climate of economic uncertainty there is some good news that may encourage dental practitioners to purchase certain items outstanding on their surgery shopping lists Accounta.. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- Survivor urges smokers to give up
Mouth cancer charity the Mouth Cancer Foundation is urging everyone to have regular dental checks especially if they smoke There is a proven link between smoking and mouth cancer and dentists are more likely to detect the early symptoms of mouth cancer Earl.. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- Win 2 000 worth of eMAX restorations
An award winning dental laboratory is offering readers the chance to win 2 000 worth of eMAX restorations by simply matching before mouths to after smiles Knight Design Dental who will be on stand C55 at this week s Dentistry Show has amazing prizes up .. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- Oral care pathway for babies
The company behind the first chewable toothbrush for toddlers has launched a unique range of oral hygiene products for young children Brush Baby s innovative oral care pathway is designed to help prevent dental problems in young mouths through a gentle daily .. read more. Posted on : Mon 28th - Feb - 2011
- Access to NHS dentists increases again
For the fifth consecutive quarter the number of patients seen has exceeded the March 2006 baseline when the current dental contract was introduced A total of 28 9 million patients were seen in the 24 month period ending December 2010 an increase of 773 000 .. read more. Posted on : Thu 24th - Feb - 2011
- Treating gum recession with Alloderm
Traditionally it has been not feasible to treat exposed gums but with Alloderm it is now possible to reverse this sign of ageing and give patients back a beautiful smile by covering up areas of gum recession Historically treatment was geared to maintenance.. read more. Posted on : Thu 24th - Feb - 2011
- How to create an award winning dental website
I feel extremely privileged to be asked to write an article for www dentistry co uk following the success of TheSmileLounge org uk website at the 2010 awards in December ndash Best Website and Best Specialist Referral Website awards It s not possible for me .. read more. Posted on : Thu 24th - Feb - 2011
- GDC postpones vote on Dr title
Today s decision by the General Dental Council GDC to postpone a vote on whether dentists should be able to continue using the lsquo Dr courtesy title so that an impact assessment can be carried out allows proper consideration of the issue the BDA has sai.. read more. Posted on : Thu 24th - Feb - 2011
- CQC compliance guide Step 2 Acceptance
There is a great deal of negativity surrounding the whole issue of CQC compliance There are three approaches which seem to prevail the first equates to the end of the world is nigh the second is all consuming panic and the third is one of we ve got that .. read more. Posted on : Thu 24th - Feb - 2011
- Cheryl Cole s cosmetic dentistry inspires Brits
A recent survey has identified cosmetic dentistry as the procedure most people would be willing to undergo Conducted by YouGov the survey found that around half of those questioned were not interested in having any cosmetic surgery But of those who would cons.. read more. Posted on : Thu 24th - Feb - 2011
- Stop wasting time over doctor title dentists say
The General Dental Council GDC must prioritise its role in protecting the public and stop wasting time and resources on whether dentists should be allowed to continue using the courtesy title lsquo doctor the British Dental Association BDA has argued in.. read more. Posted on : Wed 23rd - Feb - 2011
- Celebrity ambassador dentist for Oral B
Oral B has appointed an lsquo ambassador to promote its oral health range Procter Gamble has announced Dr James Russell will be the ambassador for the company and will work to highlight the long term money and mouth savings of investing in a good oral h.. read more. Posted on : Wed 23rd - Feb - 2011
- GP and dentist open new practice
A Merseyside GP has joined forces with a dentist to launch a new NHS dental practice which will cater for up to 3 500 people in Knowsley thanks to a government scheme to increase access to dentists Origins Dental Centre has launched as part of Knowsley Health.. read more. Posted on : Wed 23rd - Feb - 2011
- Pensioner opts for braces to fix teeth she hated
In their seventies most people are thinking about taking things more quietly Yet at the age of 76 Doreen Hurley made the life changing decision to fix the teeth she had hated all her life As a self confessed coward who couldn t even face having her ears pie.. read more. Posted on : Tue 22nd - Feb - 2011
- Scotland s dentists to register over child protection
Children s Minister Adam Ingram has confirmed that Scotland s Protecting Vulnerable Groups sheme will go live on 28 February 2011 The Scheme had been due to start last November but ministers took the decision to postpone its introduction to ensure the system.. read more. Posted on : Tue 22nd - Feb - 2011
- One stop shop for dental team
The marketing campaign for BDTA Dental Showcase 2011 complete with its very own little dental man is now live The campaign has been developed in response to feedback from the dental industry Research by the BDTA has consistently shown that people visit Showc.. read more. Posted on : Tue 22nd - Feb - 2011
- Dental implant debate reveals favoured system
The first ever dental implant debate involving manufacturers clinicians academics and students and hosted by the Peninsula Dental School has revealed significant profession views on the industry Entitled Why choose our titanium The implant debate and your.. read more. Posted on : Mon 21st - Feb - 2011
- Can you give my dog braces bizarre and crazy dental requests
Dentists are the experts when it comes to oral care but sometimes patients have special requests for their smiles Prosthetic fangs gold grills tooth tattoos ndash these might sound crazy to you but wait until you hear some other requests .. read more. Posted on : Mon 21st - Feb - 2011
- Dental hygienists appoint website feeder
The British Society of Dental Hygiene Therapy has appointed Emma Fisher DipDH DipDT to the new role of website feeder Emma is responsible for updating the BSDHT website www bsdht org uk with reference material and the latest research findings essential to .. read more. Posted on : Mon 21st - Feb - 2011
- NHS contract info goes online for dentists
NHS Dental Services is launching an online portal for providers and performers this month It will enable NHS dentists to access information relating to their contract and the processing of their activity forms ultimately a bit further down the line in real t.. read more. Posted on : Mon 21st - Feb - 2011
- Healthier ready meals thanks to dental plaque
Scientists have discovered an artificial substitute for salt which could mean healthy convenience foods and ready meals in the future A team of researchers suggests the compounds found in dental plaque could help food manufacturers slash the amount of salt .. read more. Posted on : Mon 21st - Feb - 2011
- Dental charity stages golf tournament
A fundraising golf tournament is being held in aid of dental charity Bridge2Aid The annual golf tournament will be held at Hankley Common Golf Course in Farnham Surrey on 30 August 30 2011 Voted the 50th best golf course to play in the UK by Golf World magaz.. read more. Posted on : Mon 21st - Feb - 2011
- Students celebrate clinician awards success
The 34th annual Student Clinician Programme Awards celebrated the hard work of the dental students involved and the valuable contribution they made to the future of their profession First place went to Deema Marzouq for her presentation on ethical issues with .. read more. Posted on : Fri 18th - Feb - 2011
- Sexy fun vampire film lures young to the dentist
A health authority has gone viral hoping that a humorous sexy vampire short film streamed on YouTube will get young patients through the doors of local NHS dentists Using the video sharing site NHS Northamptonshire has posted an advert that features a raunchy.. read more. Posted on : Fri 18th - Feb - 2011
- Dental hygienist scoops prize
A Solihull dental hygienist has scooped a prize in recognition of more than 20 years of excellent service to the dental profession Sharon Tozer won the James Hull company award for Best Performing Hygienist Therapist of the year 2010 2011 As a member of ndash.. read more. Posted on : Thu 17th - Feb - 2011
- Pensions the last thing on your mind
Compulsory Pension Contributions CPC may be the last thing on dentists minds as they try to cope with the recent VAT rise as well as contend with matters like CQC registration However given the government s decision to reintroduce 2012 as the start date f.. read more. Posted on : Thu 17th - Feb - 2011
- Dental book profits go to charity
Why is it that when it comes to new opportunities it s always the same dentists who get to them first There has never been a better time to be in dentistry but what does the future hold These questions and more are answered in Brush Proven strategies to .. read more. Posted on : Thu 17th - Feb - 2011
- Long or short sleeves same number of bugs
A new study suggests that where bacteria are concerned there is no difference in the risks of contamination between doctors wearing long sleeves and those wearing and short sleeves in practice Researchers from the University of Colorado assessed the accurate.. read more. Posted on : Thu 17th - Feb - 2011
- A generation of smiles
Caring for your teeth is a lifelong job and the importance of good dental care should never be underestimated Here Denplan s chief dental officer Roger Matthews serves up his top tips in taking care of teeth throughout their development 1 No pause when pr.. read more. Posted on : Thu 17th - Feb - 2011
- Polar bear gets grizzly over rotten tooth
A polar bear in a Scottish zoo underwent a major op to have his tooth pulled out Staff at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kingussie noticed theirtwo year old polar bear Walker had a swollen jaw and investigatedfurther Walker weighs 38 stone and was treated by .. read more. Posted on : Thu 17th - Feb - 2011
- Taking drilling out of dentistry
According to the World Oral Health Report 2003 dental caries remains a major public health problem in most industrialised countries affecting 60 ndash 90 of schoolchildren and the vast majority of adults In the United States dental caries is the most commo.. read more. Posted on : Wed 16th - Feb - 2011
- Do practice meeting sandwiches lack filling
Some 80 of employees think the quality of sandwiches at their business meetings has fallen according to a recent survey Only 4 questioned felt that the quality of sandwiches had improved over the last five years with 16 noticing no change The average cost.. read more. Posted on : Wed 16th - Feb - 2011
- Young dentists enjoy sell out conference
More than 300 young dentists attended the Young Dentist Conference in London last month where the expert panel of speakers included Naveen Karir Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry and Tim Newton Professor of Psychology as Applied to Dentistry Nav.. read more. Posted on : Wed 16th - Feb - 2011
- Beam just for your dental patients
Beam is a new website for patients created by leading dental publishers of Dentistry magazine and this site www dentistry co uk Having discovered a niche in the marketplace for a fun but informative online source for your patients we have producedwww beamd.. read more. Posted on : Wed 16th - Feb - 2011
- Fab beauty cheats and tips for a celebrity face
Want the skin of a celebrity but haven t the money to afford it Whatever your budget Talent Management has some fab cheats and tips that will ensure you always look fantastic Here some face masks for you to try at home Many facials are designed to exfoliate .. read more. Posted on : Wed 16th - Feb - 2011
- Spring into CPD at stellar seminar
Following 2010 s sell out seminar CPD Essentials is back once again offering dentists and DCPs a whole year s core verifiable CPD in one day Spring is just around the corner and the chance to gain a whole year s verifiable CPD is being snapped up fast Make s.. read more. Posted on : Wed 16th - Feb - 2011
- Open floodgates on fluoridation says expert
The British Dental Health Foundation welcomed the High Court s decision to rule the plans to fluoridate Southampton s water supply was not illegal and urged more to follow suit after claims the local primary care trust acted unlawfully was rejected At a judici.. read more. Posted on : Tue 15th - Feb - 2011
- Dental writer needed
A busy leading UK healthcare PR and media agency is looking for a new writer The company s success is a testament to the high quality of editorial material it provides The small company has room for growth and offers long term opportunities for the right candi.. read more. Posted on : Tue 15th - Feb - 2011
- Mouthwash linked to lowering pre term birth
A new study suggests that use of non alcohol antibacterial mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride CPC decreases the incidence of preterm birth The findings were presented at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine s SMFM annual meeting The Pregnanc.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Osteonecrosis studies reveal definition issues
New research may have a big impact to the developing of better definitions for osteonecrosis of the jaw ONJ The International and American Associations for Dental Research s Journal of Dental Research JDR has released a research report that estimates the p.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Oral health impacts on kids school days
A child s ability to learn in school is directly affected by his or her oral health That s according to dental hygienists in the States who are flagging up the connection this month Building upon the success of the National Dental Hygiene Month message mdash B.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Poor dental health affects kids schoolwork
A child s ability to learn in school is directly affected by how healthy their teeth are That s according to dental experts in the States who are flagging up the connection between the two this month in the country s National Children s Dental Health Month NC.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Dental awards open for entries
Entries are now being accepted for the Premier Awards 2011 The Premier Awards were originally created to reward dental professionals who recognise the importance of patient safety within the dental practice and are open to all dental professionals both clin.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Careers insight for new dentists
Change was a major theme at a dental careers convention in London earlier this month This year s lsquo Career Opportunities in UK Dentistry conference and exhibition was organised by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and the British Dental Association Sever.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Scrubwear range key to new collection
In response to the increased demand for scrubwear Grahame Gardner has introudced a new unisex scrub tunic within their latest brochure The SS3295 complements Grahame Gardner s existing extensive scrubwear range but also boasts several design features which m.. read more. Posted on : Mon 14th - Feb - 2011
- Scheinstock music to Bridge2Aid s ears
How did it get to be February already It felt like I blinked and January was over The fact that it s now less than nine weeks before myself and 12 others go to Tanzania on behalf of Bridge2Aid makes it a little bit more real and a whole lot more daunting I .. read more. Posted on : Fri 11th - Feb - 2011
- TePes and skis for dental reward winners
Imagine being told you have won an all inclusive weekend holiday to a place where snow capped mountains line the horizon and tranquillity exceeds all expectations with a silence that is deafening That is what eight people were told in September of last year .. read more. Posted on : Fri 11th - Feb - 2011
- The secret to getting your dental patient on side
Instilling a proactive attitude towards lsquo oral health for life in patients can be challenging at the best of times particularly if statistics from public opinion surveys such as that of the British Dental Health Foundation are anything to go by As exper.. read more. Posted on : Fri 11th - Feb - 2011
- Smile and hopes
Thanks to very active local contacts in Cambodia Dentaid has supplied equipment to dental clinics and a dental nurses college in the capital The next step for the charity was to set up the Smiles and Hopes project to raise funds for dental and medical care f.. read more. Posted on : Fri 11th - Feb - 2011
- Tooth loss link to breast cancer
A new study suggests that women may be over 11 times more likely to suffer from breast cancer if they have missing teeth and gum disease The study 1 carried out by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden on more than 3 000 patients showed that out of the 41 peo.. read more. Posted on : Fri 11th - Feb - 2011
- Cold water poured on fluoridation appeal
A local health authority s plans for the fluoridation of a city s tap water was not unlawful the High Court has ruled A judge rejected an appeal by Southampton resident Geraldine Milner and it was ruled that there was no substance in any of the grounds of com.. read more. Posted on : Fri 11th - Feb - 2011
- Does your oral health care tick all the boxes
Oralhealth promotion is crucial to the success of a practice as well as to thehealth of the population TheDepartment of Health s Delivering BetterOral Health an evidence based toolkit and ProfessorJimmy Steele s review of NHS dentistry both talk aboutoral h.. read more. Posted on : Thu 10th - Feb - 2011
- 30 years and counting for loyal dental nurse
A dental practice in Derbyshire has just celebrated 30 years of loyal service from one of its dental nurses Lorraine Bates has worked at Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlkincote near Burton on Trent for three decades Her remarkable loyalty was celebrated when th.. read more. Posted on : Thu 10th - Feb - 2011
- Mouth cancer to be debated on world stage
The second North American Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference is being held in Maryland USA from 20 to 22 October 2011 During this time dental hygienists from around the world will share their research and invited speakers will present new research re.. read more. Posted on : Thu 10th - Feb - 2011
- Confident winners
A Gloucestershire dental practice has been recognised as the practice with the perfect preventive factor Readers at www preventivedentistry co uk and of the dental journal Preventive Dentistry voted Confident Dental Care on London Road Stroud in Gloucesters.. read more. Posted on : Thu 10th - Feb - 2011
- One of your five a day is good for kissing too
Best to get minty fresh or have a piece of fruit avoid mornings and smoking if you re looking to have a snog this Valentine s DayThat s according to a new survey carried out by the No Smoking Day charity that found more than a third of the nation would prefer.. read more. Posted on : Thu 10th - Feb - 2011
- BDA deadline for early bird bookings
The deadline for lsquo early bird bookings for British Dental Conference and Exhibition is nearing Members of the dental community have until 28 February to take advantage of special lsquo early bird ticket prices for the 2011 British Dental Conference an.. read more. Posted on : Wed 9th - Feb - 2011
- Migraine therapy from your dentist
Only migraine sufferers understand the misery the condition can bring It is also one of the least well funded aspects of medicine What if there was another factor which triggers migraine beyond the expertise of your GP or neurosurgeon Migraine is a strange .. read more. Posted on : Wed 9th - Feb - 2011
- Karren Brady tops the league at dental seminar
Karren Brady first lady of football business icon and right hand woman to Alan Sugar in his TV show The Apprentice Karren Brady will be leading an array of speakers at the 10th World Aesthetic Congress in June The UK s leading aesthetic dentistry event is .. read more. Posted on : Wed 9th - Feb - 2011
- Teeth the Musical scoops global film prize
The team who made a 14 minute film to get kids brushing their teeth is off to Canada this weekend to receive a prixe for best educational film at a film festival Teeth the Musical DVD has already scooped the 2010 Patron s Prize at the NationalOral Health Promo.. read more. Posted on : Wed 9th - Feb - 2011
- Another step on the stairway to success
Following its establishment at the University of Birmingham in 2010 the Denplan Stairway Programme has now been recognised by another prestigious organisation ndash the Faculty of General Dental Practice FGDP UK Now in addition to allowing members to a.. read more. Posted on : Wed 9th - Feb - 2011
- Bottle feeding linked to tooth decay
Experts are urging parents to stop bottle feeding their babies because of rising rates of severe tooth decay in infants as young as 12 months A professor at a leading children s hospital in Australia said naturally occurring lactose was present in both breast.. read more. Posted on : Tue 8th - Feb - 2011
- Online dental learning system launched
More than 200 attendees at the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK s Open Day on 3 February 2011 were present at the launch of Touchstone Touchstone is an online portfolio and learning system that has been tailored to the needs of dentists and dental care .. read more. Posted on : Tue 8th - Feb - 2011
- Junk diet impacts on kids IQ
Toddlers fed a diet of junk food can suffer lasting damage to their brainpower experts say Children who eat more chips crisps biscuits and pizza before the age of three have a lower IQ five years later a study shows The difference could be as much as five .. read more. Posted on : Tue 8th - Feb - 2011
- More than 36 000 dentists pay their ARF
The General Dental Council has successfully processed 36 962 annual retention fee ARF payments from its dentist registrants The deadline to pay the fee for 2011 was 31 December 2010 Nearly 5 000 of those who paid used the regulators eGDC website www eGDC .. read more. Posted on : Tue 8th - Feb - 2011
- Dentists share the love on Valentine s Day
Philips is sending a heartwarming Valentine s gift to dental professionals with a topical message to Love Their Toothbrush hellip and Switch to Sonicare The 3D card features a heart shaped cut out on the front cover which reveals a heart shaped blue foil.. read more. Posted on : Tue 8th - Feb - 2011
- No pain dentistry Water claim
A family practice based in the centre of Edinburgh with approximately 1 500 patients is claiming to be the first practice in Scotland to offer no pain dentistry to Scots Integrated Dentalcare is promising an Oscar smile at an affordable price ndash with.. read more. Posted on : Tue 8th - Feb - 2011
- Good news travels fast
A recent survey revealed that 1 3 of clinicians questioned are using the Waterpik waterflosser themselves and recommending it to 75 of their patients Clinically proven effective in reducing gingival bleeding and removing plaque biofilm the Waterpik waterfl.. read more. Posted on : Wed 2nd - Feb - 2011
- Lord Howe opens innovative dental academy
A new 9 million centre for training dental professionals of the future opened in Hampshire today Wednesday The University of Portsmouth s Dental Academy was officially opened by parliamentary under secretary of state for health Lord Howe Lord Howe who is .. read more. Posted on : Wed 2nd - Feb - 2011
- Ashley Latter webcast for dentists
Ashley Latter s first live webcast of 2011 will take place next Wednesday 9 February at 6pm and is dedicated to Increasing Treatment Plan Acceptance and features Software of Excellence s new guru patient education software And with more than 100 registratio.. read more. Posted on : Wed 2nd - Feb - 2011
- Dentists call for clarity on Monitor
The intended role for Monitor in dental practice must be clarified by Government the British Dental Association BDA warns today John Milne chair of the BDA s General Dental Practice Committee GDPC argued at a Westminster Health Forum event that dentistr.. read more. Posted on : Wed 2nd - Feb - 2011
- Dental trade donates to charity
The BDTA has dontaed nearly 1 000 to dental charity Bridge2Aid following the submission of completed membership questionnaires and technology surveys sent out last year In order to assess how well the Association is meeting the needs of its members questi.. read more. Posted on : Tue 1st - Feb - 2011
- Think out of the box to motivate teenagers
Motivating teenage patients to comply with dental treatment instructions can be challenging at the best of times Finding ways to get teenage orthodontic patients to maintain rigorous oral health regimens including thourough interproximal cleaning can sometim.. read more. Posted on : Tue 1st - Feb - 2011
- Dentistry Top 50 is back
Today marks the launch of the sixth running of the annual campaign which gives readers of Dentistry magazine and registered users of Dentistry co uk the chance to vote for the 10 people they feel are the most influential in the UK dental profession right now .. read more. Posted on : Tue 1st - Feb - 2011
- Afghan war against dental disease
An interesting project has been taking place in Kabul Afghanistan This region has been in the media spotlight ever since the September 11 attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon Prior to this Afghanistan was an unknown region .. read more. Posted on : Tue 1st - Feb - 2011
