- Queen s dental school under review
The General Dental Council GDC has carried out an inspection of Queen s University Belfast dental school following concerns about the level of resources being dedicated to teaching dentistry This followed chief executive and registrar of the GDC Evlynne G.. read more. Posted on : Thu 30th - Jun - 2011
- New dental centre opens
Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the world s leading dental companies The company s success is based on a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems strong research and development capabilities and a clear commitment to training and further education Almost 2.. read more. Posted on : Thu 30th - Jun - 2011
- Poor oral care can impact on your sex life
A recent study has revealed erectile dysfunction can be linked to gum disease The research carried out on 70 male subjects showed a correlation between gum disease and the ability to achieve an erection The data indicates that as the severity of erectile dys.. read more. Posted on : Wed 29th - Jun - 2011
- Henry Schein celebrates 20th anniversary in UK
Henry Schein the largest provider of health care products and services to office based practitioners commemorated the company s 20th anniversary in the UK recently It took place at Henry Schein s UK headquarters in Gillingham Kent Henry Schein a US based c.. read more. Posted on : Wed 29th - Jun - 2011
- Guitar playing dentist calms actress s fear
Actress Jennifer Aniston is playing a dentist who sexually harasses her employees in her latest film Horrible Bosses And in an interview in the States recently she revealed all about the dentist she visits He plays guitar for his patients including her www .. read more. Posted on : Wed 29th - Jun - 2011
- Baby toothbrush innovator named Entrepreneur of the Year
A mum who founded a company that manufactures innovative toothbrushes for babies has scooped Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Child oral health company Brush Baby is celebrating success after its founder Dominique Tillen was awarded an Entrepreneur of the Year aw.. read more. Posted on : Tue 28th - Jun - 2011
- Artificial nose smells out oral cancer
An artificial nose could hold the key in detecting head and neck cancer HNC according to Israeli scientists The results have shown the man made Nanoscale Artificial Nose NA NOSE developed at the Israel Institute of Technology can effectively distinguish.. read more. Posted on : Mon 27th - Jun - 2011
- A sacrifice worth making
How would you like to offer your staff a pay rise without it costing you a penny If yes perhaps it is time to think about setting up a lsquo salary sacrifice pension scheme at your practice ndash and letting HMRC pick up the bill Don t be fooled by the n.. read more. Posted on : Mon 27th - Jun - 2011
- Irish Dentist Awards launched
Irish Dentist magazine invites you to enter the Irish Dentist Awards 2012 The Irish Dentist Awards have been created to provide an opportunityfor you to showcase your practice and are designed to recognise andreward success With many categories to choose from .. read more. Posted on : Fri 24th - Jun - 2011
- Virtual reality dental chair system wins awards
The King s College London Dental Institute is celebrating after an impressive triple win at the prestigious Medical Futures Innovation Awards It won two awards for innovations praised by judges for addressing major unmet needs in both dental treatment and dent.. read more. Posted on : Fri 24th - Jun - 2011
- Dentistry focus Dynamic leader wanted
Excellent leaders create balanced and dynamic teams They set high but realistic performance goals for themselves and their teams In practice they strive to improve operations and procedures and encourage excellence in all areas whether it be continuity of c.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- International awards honour Middle East dental figures
James Hull Associates offer warmest congratulations to Dr Ameed Abdul Hamid and Saud Bin Majed Al Duwaish both of whom were honoured at the annual JHA conference dinner this month Dr Abdul Hamid was named International Dentist of the Year 2011 in recognition .. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- Southampton to get fluoride in its taps soon
Southampton is to get its water supply fluoridated ndash despite local protests A High Court judge rejected a final appeal against the decision not to allow a judicial review of claims health bosses failed to properly assess key arguments against the proposa.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- 15 years of complete dental surgery design solutions
This year Hague Dental Supplies celebrates 15 years of providing complete solutions from design to installation and maintenance we do it to suit all budgets From the origins of engineering building design and customer care the HDS team has grown to provid.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- Software of Excellence leads way on contract pilots
As the 62 pilot practices for the new NHS contract get underway Software of Excellence are one of only three companies who have been asked to undertake software development work on the new contract by the Department of Health DH Software of Excellence have .. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- Dentistry focus An employee owned future
The John Lewis Partnership is a well known and respected retailer loved by its customers and staff It is a company which has bucked the recession and remained successful year on year without reducing the quality of its service or levels of public trust In fact.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- Vitamin D deficiency causes boy s rotting teeth
Harvey Wesley has been brought up on a healthy diet eating his quota of five a day and organic foods fresh fruit and veg fish or meat Sweets were a very rare treat Harvey s mum started him brushing his teeth twice daily from 6 months old with a baby br.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- Complete a Dentistry co uk reader survey
Participate in an exciting readers survey to help us shape the best dental news website there is We pride ourselves on being the most established dental news website ndash it s updated daily and offers news from the industry as and when it happens We also o.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Jun - 2011
- Oral health care plummets during hospital stays
New research suggests that oral health deteriorates during hospitalisation and is associated with an increased risk of hospital acquired infections and reduced quality of life Research ndash to be published next month in the Journal of Clinical Periodontolog.. read more. Posted on : Wed 22nd - Jun - 2011
- Dentsply buys Astra Tech for 1 8 billion
Dentsply International has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire dental implants experts Astra Tech from AstraZeneca for approximately 1 1 billion This transaction combines two of the fastest growing dental implant businesses creating a.. read more. Posted on : Wed 22nd - Jun - 2011
- King s scoops top place for dentistry again
King s College London Dental Institute has ranked top for dentistry in the Complete University Guide 2012 league table This follows hot on the heels of scooping first place for dentistry in this year s Guardian University Guide The Complete University Guide ra.. read more. Posted on : Wed 22nd - Jun - 2011
- DNA testing to prevent gum disease
A new study that will attempt to use DNA to detect and predict the risk of gum disease has been commissioned in the USA The breakthrough research to be conducted by the University of Michigan s School of Dentistry alongside a third party health company will.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Jun - 2011
- If my friends could see me now
Oh how we dreamed as final year Sheffield University students of wafting our chemistry degrees at employers and having them fight to hire us We d settle for nothing less than a fat salary international travel and an expensively equipped research laboratory Dr.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Jun - 2011
- Save 100 on dental debate seminar
Undisputed dental heavyweights Dr Paul Tipton and Dr Gary Unterbrink go head to head this July in what s set to be one heated aesthetics debate And dentists can save 100 if they bookmby Tuesday 28 June Four topics will be discussed and debated in 90 minute.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Jun - 2011
- Kissing prevents tooth decay
Kissing is good for your teeth official There are many health benefits of kissing ndash it can prevent tooth decay because it stimulates saliva flow which brings down plaque levels It also helps to tone your cheek and jaw muscles which means they are less l.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Jun - 2011
- Innovative dental camera to launch in 2012
A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the eye The innovation iDENTifi comprises a clinical digital camera which incorporates qual.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Jun - 2011
- Dental access comes under spotlight
Key figures in dentistry put dental access under the spotlight recently An international panel of speakers addressed the issue of access to dental services at a symposium organised by the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK More than 60 key figures in dent.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Jun - 2011
- Soaking dentures and retainers That s so old school
SonicBrite is a state of the art cleaning system for these dental appliances such as dentures retainers Invisalign mouth guards sports guards and snore guards It cleans and disinfects in only 15 fast minutes Imagine a whole new technology that allows you.. read more. Posted on : Mon 20th - Jun - 2011
- Top crime writers morgue will help dentists
Some of the world s leading crime writers are lending their support to a major fundraising drive by a leading forensic centre at the University of Dundee Professor Sue Black and colleagues in the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification CAHID at Dundee n.. read more. Posted on : Mon 20th - Jun - 2011
- An avalanche of change in dental practice
The rapid pace of change in dentistry offers a host of challenges and opportunities for the whole practice team The2011 James Hull clinical conference brought together expert speakers who covered both clinical and management topics in a series of parallel sess.. read more. Posted on : Mon 20th - Jun - 2011
- 200k dental research funding up for grabs
Applications for funding for research projects in two areas are being sought by the Shirley Glasstone Hughes Trust Fund this year Bids for the 2011 competition are invited for research projects that explore one of two questions bull Does dentists fear have .. read more. Posted on : Mon 20th - Jun - 2011
- Innovative new perio tool unveiled
A leading dental implant provider has launched a pioneering new instrument that can significantly improve the consistency and quality of periodontal measurement Implantium has partnered with Professor Iain Chapple head of periodontology at the University of B.. read more. Posted on : Sun 19th - Jun - 2011
- General Dental Council seeks new member
The GDC is looking for a dental professional to join the Council which is made up of 12 lay and 12 registrant members Candidates from all registrant groups can apply The recruitment will be carried out by the Appointments Commission which is independent of th.. read more. Posted on : Sun 19th - Jun - 2011
- Nice guy of cosmetic dentistry honoured
Dentist to the stars Mervyn Druian was honoured by his peers today Friday at a presentation held by the British Dental Bleaching Society BDBS at the start of World Aesthetic Congress WAC The BDBS staged a bleaching symposium to kick off a two day World.. read more. Posted on : Fri 17th - Jun - 2011
- Karren Brady shares football banter with dentists
Star of BBC s The Apprentice and business icon Karren Brady kicked of the World Aesthetic Congress with a winning address As keynote speaker she entertained a busy auditorium of dental teams from across the UK with tales of football teams the banter in the.. read more. Posted on : Fri 17th - Jun - 2011
- Clarity over tooth bleaching looks positive
Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft promised dentists a positive step towards clearing up the confusion over tooth whitening today Friday at a presentation held by the British Dental BleachingSociety BDBS The BDBS staged a bleaching symposium to kick of.. read more. Posted on : Fri 17th - Jun - 2011
- Pop video goes Gaga over NHS dentists
A new viral video campaign is using a pop video to get students through the doors of NHS dental practices The music video Bad Nashers is a tongue in cheek campaign aimed at young people and students to encourage greater take up of NHS dentists featuring t.. read more. Posted on : Thu 16th - Jun - 2011
- Recession hits oral health funding
Oral health promotion is coming under pressure from cutbacks in public spending Although the British Dental Health Foundation has recorded one of its strongest performances in its 40 year history the charity is seeking greater support from dental professional.. read more. Posted on : Thu 16th - Jun - 2011
- Kids oral health scheme a hit with MPs
An MP is urging health authorities throughout the UK to use an innovative oral health model that has cleaned up the mouths of hundreds of people living in a hugely deprived area of the UK Manchester Smiles dental health campaign has been a massive success in .. read more. Posted on : Thu 16th - Jun - 2011
- New told for dental nurse chief
Chief executive of the British Assocaition of Dental Nurses Pam Swain has become president elect of Soroptimist International Blackpool and District Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation for women in management and the professions working t.. read more. Posted on : Thu 16th - Jun - 2011
- Bill revisions tread sensible line say dentists
The government s response to the Future Forum report on the Health and Social Care Bill appears to tread a sensible line but requires more detailed analysis the BDA has said The response does not deviate from BDA supported plans for dental commissioning whil.. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Jun - 2011
- New president for dental association
The British Dental Practice Managers Association welcomes new president Jill Taylor to the helm The 34 year old practice manager from Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland was voted in by members at the BDPMA s AGM at the BDA s Dental Conference and Exhibition in.. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Jun - 2011
- Chocolate makes us smile more than lovers
Chocolate has topped the poll for the thing that makes most people smile As this year s National Smile Month comes to an end today the British Dental Health Foundation has been asking hundreds of people what makes them smile the most In a close fought competi.. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Jun - 2011
- Confident steps to perio success
Confident Dental Care has just added Preventive Practice of the Year 2010 to the clutch of awards that sits on a shelf behind its low level reception desk in the practice which sits at the foot of a hill on one of the main roads into Stroud in Gloucestershire .. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Jun - 2011
- Taking the fear out of the dental jab
Research shows that one in four patients fear injections ndash and for one in ten this fear is so strong that they avoid dental treatment altogether The good news for dentists is that it is now possible to completely eliminate the pain of injections by us.. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Jun - 2011
- Tooth fairy delivers oral health magic
The British Dental Health Foundation in association with Wrigley is inviting bids from oral health education teams across the UK to access a new charitable fund to help boost their important work especially in disadvantaged communities The Oral Health Educa.. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Jun - 2011
- Get on board the oral health bus
A team promoting oral health had a novel way of delivering their message ndash aboard a bus To mark the midway point in this year s National Smile Month campaign Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Oral Health Bus rolled into the market town of Banbury Havin.. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Jun - 2011
- Novel dental syringe reduces pain of injections
A dentist has come up with a pain free jab which delivers anaesthetic to the gums without patients feeling it Dr John Meechan a senior lecturer in dental sciences at Newcastle University led the team who invented the syringe which enables the anaesthetic to .. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Jun - 2011
- Holly Willoughby tweets about her braces
A cosmetic dentist has seen his dental treatments showcased to the world after a celebrity client tweeted an image of her fantastic results TV presenter Holly Willoughby posted an image of her virtually invisible orthodontic braces to her Twitter page after .. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Jun - 2011
- Dental chains will shed practices to merge
Two dental companies at the centre of a merger plan have offered to sell practices and abandon NHS contracts in order to allay concerns raised by the Office of Fair Trading OFT The OFT is currently considering these undertakings offered by Bolton s Integrate.. read more. Posted on : Mon 13th - Jun - 2011
- Dentists warned keep equipment up to date
Dentists are being warned to keep dental equipment up to date or risk breaking the law The General Dental Council GDC is recently alerting dental professionals to the risks they run by failing to follow law and regulations which apply to their work premises.. read more. Posted on : Sun 12th - Jun - 2011
- Dentists in Queen s birthday honours list
He was among the names in the Queen s birthday honours list announced this morning Dr Rennie 62 retired in February this year He had held the post of Dean of Postgraduate Dental Education since the formation of NES in 2002 prior to which he had held a simil.. read more. Posted on : Sat 11th - Jun - 2011
- Dentist named and shamed in apology row
The Health Service Ombudsman has taken the unprecedented step to publicly name a dentist investigated for repeatedly refusing to apologise to a patient A woman identified as Mrs D claimed Staffordshire dentist Rajesh Narendranath was lsquo rude and unprofes.. read more. Posted on : Thu 9th - Jun - 2011
- Use your skills for bartering
Have you heard of skill swap A quick Google reveals it may also be called Skillswap SkillSwap Skill Swap or Swapaskill Essentially you pass on your skills to someone in return for theirs ndash with no money changing hands I ve done skill swaps on and off.. read more. Posted on : Thu 9th - Jun - 2011
- Win 15 hours of FREE CPD
All dental professionals have a chance to win 15 hours of CPD ndash via a FREE subscription to one of FMC s dental journals ndash by simply filling in an online questionnaire FMC Dentistry s Information Centre is keen to ensure all dentists and dental c.. read more. Posted on : Thu 9th - Jun - 2011
- Piloting must not fail test of nerve say dentists
All parties involved in pilots for a new dental contract in England must hold their nerve when the process hits problems the BDA s John Milne has emphasised this week In a blog published ahead of his address at the 2011 Annual Conference of Local Dental Commi.. read more. Posted on : Wed 8th - Jun - 2011
- Dental company sponsors winning team
Long time kit sponsors of some of Wingate and Finchley football teams Henry Schein Minerva is celebrating the under 18 team s recent triumph in the Middlesex County Cup Henry Schein Minerva s seven year association with the club started following an approach.. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Jun - 2011
- Dental instrument amnesty returns
Do you have any hand instruments you no longer use In order to address the need for dental instruments in developing countries an instrument amnesty will be returning to Showcase 2011 The BDTA is linking up with Dentaid the dental charity striving to improv.. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Jun - 2011
- Oral health leaders welcome support
Stanley M Bergman chairman and chief executive officer of Henry Schein Inc the largest distributor of health care products and services to office based dental medical and animal health practitioners recently addressed the fifth annual Senior Dental Leader.. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Jun - 2011
- Xylitol reduces caries in babies research suggests
Mums can significantly reduce caries in their babies by wiping their mouths with wipes impregnated with xylitol That s according to new research Reporting at the International Association of Dental Research 89th General Session and Exhibition Ling Zhan DDS .. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Jun - 2011
- Early bird looms for Dentistry Awards
Dentists and their teams have less than one month to take advantage of cut price entry into the acclaimed Dentistry Awards Early bird entrants pay just 35 plus VAT per category to enter provided they register their entry to the UK s biggest dental awards cer.. read more. Posted on : Mon 6th - Jun - 2011
- What does StartUp Britain means for dentists
StartUp Britain is a new scheme to provide support for UK businesses and even at these early stages dental practices may find it useful to get involved Despite the name the project aims to help new businesses and established companies alike the moniker is .. read more. Posted on : Mon 6th - Jun - 2011
- A dentistry makeover for Scotland
The June issue of Dentistry Scotland has gone to press and will be reaching readers next week Keep an eye out for it because you ll notice some new features a few tweaks to the design and a there s a new editor in town Everything that s been added is designed.. read more. Posted on : Mon 6th - Jun - 2011
- How to establish a profitable dental practice
Dental professionals from throughout the Midlands can learn from the experts on how to become more commercially focused in the way they develop and run their practices The advice and business solutions seminar takes place on 22 June at Birmingham Medical Ins.. read more. Posted on : Mon 6th - Jun - 2011
- Whitening confusion threatens patient safety
Dentists are urgently calling on the government to clear up the confusion over tooth whitening products The British Dental Association BDA is now seeking an immediate meeting with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills BIS to resolve concerns a.. read more. Posted on : Mon 6th - Jun - 2011
- 60th anniversary of the Eastman School of Nursing
The 60th anniversary of the Eastman School of Nursing now the Education and Training Assessment Centre for Dental Nurses was celebrated last month with an lsquo open afternoon event Held in the courtyard of UCLHT Eastman Dental Hospital the occasion paid .. read more. Posted on : Mon 6th - Jun - 2011
- Doctor Who s assistant reveals her smile secret
TV character Amy Pond ndash the well known side kick of Doctor Who ndash has revealed her secret for a natural smile and teeth And it s easier and simpler than many people think Her secret It s nothing more complicated than simply brushing with a good ele.. read more. Posted on : Fri 3rd - Jun - 2011
- Greedy dentists suspended for fraud
A dentist has been suspended for 12 months after committing fraud Ravinder Suryavansi 52 of Burywoods Colchester Essex has been removed from the dentists register by the General Dental Council GDC Last year he admitted 14 counts of false accounting .. read more. Posted on : Fri 3rd - Jun - 2011
- Free 250 goody bag for WAC dental delegates
Excitement is building as the World Aesthetic Congress WAC 10 year anniversary approaches WAC is being held on Friday 17 Saturday 18 June and features a stunning programme packed full of show stopping clinical and business sessions and its largest ever trade.. read more. Posted on : Fri 3rd - Jun - 2011
- Summertime smiles
Summertime and the living is easy Remember that tune from Gershwin s Porgy and Bess Now it s time to get those choppers in good shape Have you been to your dental practitioner yet this season How does your smile look Are you ready for summer During this s.. read more. Posted on : Fri 3rd - Jun - 2011
- Developing your private practice
The June 2011 issue of Private Dentistry is out soon and is full of essential information for the independent dentist The magnificent Clarendon Dental Spa in Leeds is featured in this month s How We Did It Read how Ahmed Al Ani and Jayendra Patel converted t.. read more. Posted on : Fri 3rd - Jun - 2011
- Dentistry awards First past the post
Belmore Dental Clinic in Enniskillen Northern Ireland was established almost eight years ago ndash and last year achieved outstanding success at the Dentistry Awards winning the overall Best Team UK On the night held at the Athena in Leicester the clini.. read more. Posted on : Thu 2nd - Jun - 2011
- Blue light oral cancer tool could save lives
A device that emits a blue light is giving patients with oral cancer a chance of survival Doctors and scientists in Canada began testing the tool last September as part of a five year study on 400 patients who are suffering from cancer that has afflicted their.. read more. Posted on : Thu 2nd - Jun - 2011
- Tooth fairy business tops 16 million
UK children are pocketing a whopping 16 million every year thanks to the generosity of the tooth fairy A new survey by the British Dental Health Foundation has calculated that the tooth fairy is leaving more than 16 5 million each year under the pillows of c.. read more. Posted on : Thu 2nd - Jun - 2011
- Swahili the sights and the friends
For sometime now I have been paused at my keyboard staring at a blank page wondering how I am going to articulate the Bridge2Aid Tanzania trip I had no idea what to expect having never been to Africa never met the majority of the group and never been away.. read more. Posted on : Wed 1st - Jun - 2011
- Dating website hails the dentist as an ideal man
Women looking for a partner rate dentists among the top most desirable men That s according to dating website www match com which bases its findings on the top five professions women are searching for in a partner online The study which was drawn from info.. read more. Posted on : Wed 1st - Jun - 2011
- Charity BBQ for dentists
Fun and Frolics At Our Family Fun Day The Anglo Asian Odontological Group AOG is offering its members a resounding lsquo Aaa Ooo Gee lsquo Welcome to its summer BBQ and family day Taking place from midday on Sunday 10 July 2011 at Haberdashers Aske s .. read more. Posted on : Wed 1st - Jun - 2011
- General Medical Council seeks new panellists
Have you got what it takes to help make decisions about whether a doctor is fit to treat patients That is the question being asked by the General Medical Council GMC which has embarked on a major recruitment campaign to find medical and non medical panellist.. read more. Posted on : Wed 1st - Jun - 2011
- Vibraject takes away the patient s fear
Research shows that one in four patients fear injections ndash and for one in ten this fear is so strong that they avoid dental treatment altogether The good news for dentists is that it is now possible to completely eliminate the pain of injections by us.. read more. Posted on : Wed 1st - Jun - 2011
