- Beverly Hills Formula gets flirty in the 50s
Old school American met 21st century aesthetic dentistry as Purity Laboratories invited guests to a night of 50s style fun food and frolics for the launch of their NEW Beverly Hills Formula Dentist s Choice Gum Whitening Expert toothpaste Held at All Star .. read more. Posted on : Tue 31st - May - 2011
- The challenges of change in a dental world
Leading experts in their field from Europe and the US will speak at the James Hull Associates JHA Clinical Conference in London on Saturday 18 June It covers a range of clinical and management issues including single tooth implants endodontics restorativ.. read more. Posted on : Tue 31st - May - 2011
- Dentistry case study All on 4 protocol
All GDPs know how difficult it is to manage a patient through the psychological and physical trauma of a clearance and the provision of an immediate denture The advent of implants has increased patients options with studs and bars to help retain loose dentur.. read more. Posted on : Tue 31st - May - 2011
- Dentistry and osteopathy scope for synergy
There is a growing trend for dentists and osteopaths to work together which makes perfect sense because there is a fundamental relationship between proper balanced movement in the face and mouth and in the rest of the body There is also an increasing volume .. read more. Posted on : Tue 31st - May - 2011
- A Brit s smile is unbrushed and unloved
A shocking 6 of British men have gone more than a whole week without brushing their teeth data from Oral B reveals Women however proved to be the worst daily offenders with nearly 60 admitting skipping brushing before bed The survey commissioned by Oral .. read more. Posted on : Sat 28th - May - 2011
- Kids with prominent teeth are victims of bullying
One in eight adolescents with prominent or irregular shaped teeth have experienced bullying This has had a negative impact on their self esteem and quality of their oral health according to a report published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journa.. read more. Posted on : Sat 28th - May - 2011
- Nano water flosser launched at BDA conference
The latest Water Flosser has all the clinical benefits from other lines in the Water Flosser range with a more compact ergonomic design and powers from a shaver socket Water Flosser enjoys a reputation for excellence having been proven to be twice as effec.. read more. Posted on : Fri 27th - May - 2011
- How to get that new brand freshness
At the end of my last article I posed a question What s wrong with this branding ndash see below The owner is offering the following service terms 20 per hour minimum three hours per week A clue to this conundrum is to consider the information I provid.. read more. Posted on : Thu 26th - May - 2011
- A dental anaesthetic with greater control and less discomfort
Septodont a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and the UK s number one manufacturer of dental anaesthetics is pleased to announce the launch of its new and highly innovative Septoject Evolution needle designed to provide greater control for practitione.. read more. Posted on : Thu 26th - May - 2011
- The top 7 best and worst foods for teeth
When it comes to dental health what people eat and drink ndash and how they consume it ndash has a powerful impact on their teeth And on the list of good and bad foods there may be some surprises According to San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr John Moore .. read more. Posted on : Thu 26th - May - 2011
- Slick Tip Mixing tip free sample
Topdental have launched the new Slick Tip mixing tip the new tip is a quicker and more efficient version of the traditional mixing tip The tip features a faster method of fastening the mixing tip to the impression cartridge instead of having to line up the .. read more. Posted on : Thu 26th - May - 2011
- Health ministers fails to visit dentists
Health ministers are under fire for failing to visit dental practices ndash even while planning the biggest shake up of the way services are commissioned for decades A Labour MP leapt on an admission that health secretary Andrew Lansley has dropped in to jus.. read more. Posted on : Thu 26th - May - 2011
- Finalists in dental implant research competition
Eighteen abstracts have been selected for the EAO European Association for Osseointegration lsquo Basic and lsquo Clinical Research competitions and the two coveted prizes will be awarded during the EAO Annual Congress in Athens on 15 October The 15 rev.. read more. Posted on : Wed 25th - May - 2011
- Pilots start now health secretary tells dentists
Trials of new dental contracts ndash with payments according to quality of treatment rather than quantity ndash will begin within weeks the health secretary revealed Addressing the British Dental Conference Andrew Lansley said the 62 pilots would go li.. read more. Posted on : Wed 25th - May - 2011
- Every dental practice deserves a Ninja
You may have spotted acrobatic green clad figures whizzing about at the 2011 BDA Conference and Exhibition in Manchester and wondered what this was all about Denplan revealed that it wasn t an alien invasion but its secret weapon ndash Ninjas That s right .. read more. Posted on : Wed 25th - May - 2011
- Dentists help give smokers a Fresh Start
A new campaign with Derby s dentists and dental surgery staff is helping smokers quit during National Smile Month by offering them a free referral to expert help Ten of the city s dental practices have already signed up for the new initiative in partnership wi.. read more. Posted on : Tue 24th - May - 2011
- Oral B makes an impact at the BDA Conference
The 2011 BDA Conference programme offered something for everyone Not only could dentists benefit from over 85 hours of verifiable CPD but Oral B sponsored a DCP theatre featuring three days of complimentary 30 minute sessions for other team members This was .. read more. Posted on : Tue 24th - May - 2011
- General Dental Council announces new role
The General Dental Council GDC is pleased to announce that Derek Prentice has today been elected as Deputy Chair of the GDC with immediate effect Derek has been an appointed lay member of Council since 1999 He is currently the managing director of a consul.. read more. Posted on : Mon 23rd - May - 2011
- Dental implant supplier hits the road
A leading dental implant supplier is gearing up to stage a number of exclusive events for dental practices interested in finding out more about implantology Over the next few months Implantium is holding a series of free roadshows up and down the UK where i.. read more. Posted on : Mon 23rd - May - 2011
- GDC dramas set alarm bells ringing
Leading dental commentator Kevin Lewis claims the work of dental regulator the General Dental Council GDC leaves a lot to be desired The Dentistry columnist and dental director of dento legal experts Dental Protection cites the recent Post it note r.. read more. Posted on : Mon 23rd - May - 2011
- Veneers for children dentist struck off
A dentist has been struck off for inappropriately fitting dental veneers on children as young as eight for financial gain Birmingham dentist Stuart Elliott Johnstone of Crabtree Drive Dental Practice in Chelmsley Wood was deemed dishonest and motivated by .. read more. Posted on : Mon 23rd - May - 2011
- Missing tooth holds clue to stranger s identity
Police are appealing for help from dentists to identify a stranger found dead in woodlands on the borders of Scotland and England last Christmas And key in their investigations could be the forensic evidence that suggests the man had a tooth extracted six mont.. read more. Posted on : Fri 20th - May - 2011
- Survey reveals worrying trend in oral hygiene
Millions of Brits are risking gum disease and far worse health problems by failing to brush their teeth often enough a recent oral health survey reveals Nearly a fifth of people 17 brush just once a day ndash leaving them vulnerable to a build up of pla.. read more. Posted on : Fri 20th - May - 2011
- Chief Dental Officer is digital for May
Chief dental officer for England Barry Cockcroft s latest CDO update is available online now The e version of his May update is now available online ndash to make it easier to reach dentists up and down the country Topics include the latest on patient charg.. read more. Posted on : Fri 20th - May - 2011
- Philips launches two new products at BDA
Philips launched two new sproducts are its stand at the BDA Conference in Manchester this week ndash Sonicare Airfloss and Sonicare Diamond Clean Sonicare AirFloss proven to remove up to 99 more dental plaque from between teeth than brushing alone Philips .. read more. Posted on : Fri 20th - May - 2011
- TV s Dispatches investigates unethical dentists
A new TV documentary being screened on Monday 23 May promises to lift the lid on the unethical practices of some of the UK s dentists As the government s cuts to the NHS start to bite Sam Lister The Times health editor investigates dentistry going under.. read more. Posted on : Fri 20th - May - 2011
- King s is top for dentistry
The Guardian has comprehensively ranked all of Britain s universities according to teaching excellence with King s College London Dental Institute being awarded the top score of 100 100 Nairn Wilson dean and head of King s College London Dental Institute and .. read more. Posted on : Thu 19th - May - 2011
- Public need more education on dental products
Dental products find their way into everybody s shopping trolley but only a quarter 26 of the public understands what ingredients they are made from and their purpose The findings have been published by the British Dental Health Foundation as part of its N.. read more. Posted on : Thu 19th - May - 2011
- Schoolkids get the Smile Factor
A dental practice in Yorkshire spread the message of good oral health by hosting an educational event at Walkington Primary School yesterday 18 May A team from Perfect 32 a NHS and private dental practice in Beverley ndash including a dentist hygienist .. read more. Posted on : Thu 19th - May - 2011
- Focus Heard it on the grapevine
A good friend of mine recently had to take her Range Rover to a main dealer for a service After a few hours the works were complete and she happily paid her bill and left When she got home she noticed a scuff mark on the rear bumper and she was as sure as sh.. read more. Posted on : Thu 19th - May - 2011
- Less intense and alcohol free
Johnson Johnson have launched a less intense alcohol free version of Listerine Mouthwash ndash Listerine Zero The new product is alcohol free for a less intense taste but still contains the classic Listerine four essential oils menthol thymol methyl .. read more. Posted on : Thu 19th - May - 2011
- Give oral health a sporting chance
The May 2011 issue of Preventive Dentistry is out soon ndash and here s a rundown of the key oral health news features clinical studies and latest dental innovations for all dental professionals Colin Neil joint principal of Preventive Practice of the Year.. read more. Posted on : Thu 19th - May - 2011
- Dental nurses swap clinic for catwalk
Dental nurses swapped the clinic for the catwalk to raise much needed funds for charity Shrewsbury and Stafford based Oracle Dental Clinics has raised more than 400 for Severn Hospice by staging a glitzy charity fashion gala The event was held at the Lord .. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- Want to be a TV dentist
The new series of the TV show MyFaceMyBody is filming across the UK and the team is selecting the show s experts now The series focuses on trends and procedures popular in towns across Britain and now the Sky TV show is scouring the UK in its lsquo Big Gree.. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- New CDO for Wales
Cardiff dentist David Thomas has been named as the new chief dental officer CDO for Wales He has already worked as the deputy CDO to the Welsh Government and as acting CDO following the retirement of the previous incumbent Dr Paul Langmaid Dr Thomas will .. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- GDC under fire for Post it note records
The General Dental Council GDC has been officially ticked off for its shoddy handling of fitness to practise cases ndash including one incident in which Post it notes were used to record important case details The criticism follows a recent audit of the U.. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- Dental team go the extra mile for charity
Thirteen representatives from dental equipment manufacturer A dec recently took on the challenge of the infamous Coast2Coast bike ride ndash and fighting arduous headwinds all the way completed the 151 mile bike ride in three days They cycled from Whiteha.. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- Product recall alert
Sensodyne Repair Protect recall Batch No 031G only has been recalled Click here for more details .. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- Ke ha wants fans teeth for a necklace
Ke ha is asking her fans for their teeth so she can make a quirky necklace to wear at awards shows The singer is appealing to her devotees to offer up their teeth after one fan gave her inspiration for a jewellery item She writes on Twitter com I ve received.. read more. Posted on : Wed 18th - May - 2011
- A tourist s guide to mouth cancer
Latest figures say 30 of the population will get cancer at some stage in their lives When this happened to photographer Keith Hern he wrote about the experience and photographed his treatment Bangers Mash is the resultant book in which Keith gives a detai.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Suspended dentist fined 10 000 for treating patients
A London dentist has been successfully prosecuted by the General Dental Council GDC and ordered to pay a total of 10 015 for the illegal practice of dentistry Young Jun Suh of Camberwell Dental Surgery 214 Coldharbour Lane London pleaded guilty at Tower.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- New equipment test kits for HTM 01 05 compliance
Prestige Medical s new kits are in response to increasing requests from dentists for help with the challenges of meeting the requirements for testing recording and storing data Each kit is designed to provide in one simple format all the materials needed to.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Dental team Win a luxury weekend to Paris
Any dental professional who takes part in our online products and services survey can win a luxury weekend for two to Paris via Eurostar in a free prize draw Over the next few weeks Dentistry magazine and www dentistry co uk are conducting a mini survey to s.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Fancy a demo of a tooth whitening system
Artist in office whitening system for dentists is so advanced it s easy Dentists interested in trialling this system can request a demonstration by simply clicking hereor by calling 0845 308 1362 White Science says it can whiten teeth in only 20 minutes with.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Dentists want clarification on Lockyer resignation
The BDA is calling on clarification by the GDC at the suddenness of it chair Alison Lockyer s resignation They want the GDC to deal with the situation lsquo as a matter of urgency In a statement on the BDA website the Association says lsquo The professi.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Botox beauty pageant girl is taken into care
A British mother who gave eight year old daughter regular Botox injections to improve her chances of becoming famous in later life has had her child taken away by social workers Birmingham beautician Kerry Campbell 34 now lives San Francisco and buys Botox a.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Tooth decay link to vCJD
A new study suggests the human form of mad cow disease could be linked to tooth decay Experts suggest tooth decay may be the way in which people became infected with the incurable disease as a result of eating contaminated meat during the 1980s Dr Roland Salmo.. read more. Posted on : Tue 17th - May - 2011
- Mum of four wins dentist s fairytale makeover
A mum of four who twice fought cancer and was left scarred from the experience has won a prize of a life changing makeover thanks to the daughter who nominated her Phyllis Samuels 52 from Fairfield Stockton on Tees was announced winner of the Dream Image .. read more. Posted on : Mon 16th - May - 2011
- Dental sales team s looking swell
DPAS have recently reviewed the role and structure of their sales dupport department and are delighted to announce a further expansion of their practice support team A refocusing of the team s role has been largely driven by dales director Andrew Warren and.. read more. Posted on : Mon 16th - May - 2011
- Lauren scoops FREE Zoom tooth whitening prize
Beam is delighted to announce the Zoom tooth whitening winner of the month Lauren Hartwell 23 of Broxbourne Hertfordshire was this month s reader to be randomly picked from the list of new subscribers A delighted Lauren says I would love to have this do.. read more. Posted on : Mon 16th - May - 2011
- Let your patients do the talking
As the summer approaches I wonder how many practices have taken steps to counter the likely seasonal dip in appointments CQC aside I hear that some dentists have had a tough year what with increasing competition and patients holding back on spending in the .. read more. Posted on : Mon 16th - May - 2011
- 10th party for World Aesthetic Congress
With hundreds of delegates already booked for the World Aesthetic Congress 2011 the 10 year anniversary is certain to be one to remember Make sure you are there with the best in aesthetic dentistry by securing a place today To celebrate the 10 year anniversa.. read more. Posted on : Mon 16th - May - 2011
- Sincerely yours Brits genuine smiles top global league
Instinctively we all know the power of a wonderful smile But research from the US now suggests that the British smile itself can be something to smile about Psychologist Dacher Keltner has analysed US and UK smiles and the 43 facial muscles used to produce t.. read more. Posted on : Mon 16th - May - 2011
- UK dental companies ignore EU at their peril
Aspokesman for a leading dental organisation has highlighted the dangers of UKcompanies failing to engage with the European Union Ed Attenborough presidentof the British Dental Trade Association BDTA and MD of Attenborough Dental a leading UK dental lab .. read more. Posted on : Sun 15th - May - 2011
- Do it like a royal get that wedding smile
With all the royal wedding hoopla that has been a major media focus over the past several months a huge emphasis was placed on how the lovely new couple looked A major part of the look is how much the new couple in the media has enjoyed smiling ndash beau.. read more. Posted on : Fri 13th - May - 2011
- Prize for dentist s orangutan care project
A dentist has scooped one of the world s most prestigious wildlife conservation prizes for her work saving the rainforests Drt Hotlin Ompusunggu a Sumatran dentist working in West Kalimantan Borneo in south east Asia aims to sever links between poverty i.. read more. Posted on : Fri 13th - May - 2011
- Avoid the penalty of poor recruitment paperwork
Practice owners who are not on top of their recruitment documentation are in danger of paying thousands of pounds in fines to the UK Border Agency UKBA Under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 an employer is required to ask a prospective employ.. read more. Posted on : Thu 12th - May - 2011
- Dental commissioning statistics update
The latest statistics on dental commissioning were released today by the Department of Health All 151 Commissioners PCTs and Care Trusts returned data 89 1 million UDAs have been commissioned as at 31 March 2011 This represents a decrease of 0 4 million 0 5.. read more. Posted on : Thu 12th - May - 2011
- Women are smiles better in battle of the sexes
Women are better than men when it comes to taking care of their teeth That s according new research published in the Journal of Periodontology which women are more proactive than men in maintaining healthy teeth and gums According to the study published in Ap.. read more. Posted on : Thu 12th - May - 2011
- TV host Holly has the Smile Factor
TV presenter Holly Willoughby has been named the British celebrity with the most welcoming smile The survey carried out as part of the British Dental Health Foundation s annual campaign National Smile Month showed Holly received a quarter of the votes with.. read more. Posted on : Wed 11th - May - 2011
- Defunct dental programme key to access hike
The Department of Health DH is applauding the success of the now defunct Dental Access Programme DAP which it says played a key role in boosting access figures The national Dental Access Programme ran from January 2009 to March 2011 and during that time .. read more. Posted on : Tue 10th - May - 2011
- All change for Lansley s dental address
Secretary of state for health Andrew Lansley will now address the 2011 British Dental Conference and Exhibition on Friday 20 May it has been confirmed this week Mr Lansley will speak at 11am on the second day of the event which takes place at Manchester s .. read more. Posted on : Tue 10th - May - 2011
- The corrosion of erosion
Oral B s new all in one Pro Expert toothpaste with its unique combination of polyphosphate and stabilised stannous fluoride may help reduce the tooth erosion increasingly seen as a result of modern lifestyles This new partnership of ingredients in Oral B Pro .. read more. Posted on : Mon 9th - May - 2011
- Centre of excellence status for dental institute
King s College London Dental Institute has been recognised as the UK s first Healthcare Centre of Excellence The award was granted in recognition of patient improvements achieved by implementing a bar coded instrument lsquo track and trace system Installed .. read more. Posted on : Mon 9th - May - 2011
- Focus Legionella management in dental practices
In 1985 175 people were admitted to Stafford Hospital with symptoms similar to that of a severe chest infection Of those admitted 28 died The cause was found to be Legionnaire s disease and the infection was traced to an air conditioning cooling tower on th.. read more. Posted on : Mon 9th - May - 2011
- How to avoid breaking braces on crusty bread
Risotto xoxo all day breakfast frittata and slip down slurp down pasta ndash these are just three of the recipes featured in a new recipe booklet for anyone undergoing orthodontic treatment After braces have been fitted for the first time or after subseque.. read more. Posted on : Mon 9th - May - 2011
- Tough times great smiles
For many years British dentists have been trained in well founded and so called lsquo evidence based dentistry in which research has been carried out to establish the most appropriate method of treatment for patients The establishment of dentistry within .. read more. Posted on : Sun 8th - May - 2011
- NHS dentistry improved at expense of quality
New findings in a dental survey show that access to NHS dentistry has improved at the expense of quality More than half 54 of the UK population has experienced change in dental services in the past four years with reduction in quality of treatment and low.. read more. Posted on : Fri 6th - May - 2011
- Alison Lockyer quits GDC with concerns
Alison Lockyer has resigned as chair of the General Dental Council GDC and as a member of the Council amid rumours of divisions within the regulatory body Alison says It is with regret that I have decided to resign from my post as chair of the General Dent.. read more. Posted on : Fri 6th - May - 2011
- Clinical periodontology research grant up for grabs
The Alpha Omega Charitable Trust has created a memorial prize in honour of the late Dr John Zamet the founding chairman of its London Chapter Dr Zamet was an honorary consultant and senior research fellow at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and a past preside.. read more. Posted on : Thu 5th - May - 2011
- Secondhand dental equipment for practice profit
Few principals would argue with the premise that increasing levels of business bureaucracy as well as ever more stringent clinical regulations are demanding more and more of their precious time The twin imperatives for any dental practice delivering high cl.. read more. Posted on : Thu 5th - May - 2011
- Community dentist assumes presidency of BDA
Dr Janet Clarke clinical director of Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Community Dental Service CDS and Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Birmingham Dental School will become the 125th president of the British Dental Association BDA on Thursday 19 May Sh.. read more. Posted on : Thu 5th - May - 2011
- Public want tooth whitening by dentists only
An independent poll on tooth whitening reveals for the first time ever in the UK the public s attitudes to tooth whitening and public safety The survey was carried out by dental regulators the General Dental Council GDC and shows that more than 80 of the .. read more. Posted on : Thu 5th - May - 2011
- Uplift is really a pay cut warns dentists
The Department of Health s announcement of just a 0 5 increase in contract values for general dental practitioners in England for 2011 12 is a pay cut that will negatively affect their ability to invest in patient care the British Dental Association BDA ha.. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
- Carry on doctor
An overwhelming 89 of readers who voted in our lsquo call me doctor poll think it is appropriate for dentists to continue using the courtesy title Passions ran high as we tested the opinion of the profession on the recommendation to Council by the General D.. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
- Dentists in plea for rare oil painting
The BDA s museum has its sights set on a rare oil painting as its next major acquisition The Dentist painted in 1929 by Sir John Lavery features dentist Conrad Ackner in situ treating his patient the artist s wife Lady Lavery The work is significant both in.. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
- Dentist couple get trekking for charity
Two dentists plan to swop life at their busy London practice to climb the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro for charity Zaki and Dominique Kanaan will leave K2Dental in Fulham London for the snowy heights of Mount Kilimanjaro 5 895 metres above sea level The tre.. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
- Dr Paulo Malo tops world class dental conference
The annual Nobel Biocare UK Symposium is a world class dental conference that attracts delegates from far and wide to an exciting two day programme of events Enjoyed by dentists laboratory technicians nurses and support staff alike this year the Symposium .. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
- Gum disease linked to anaemia
A new study suggests that severe gum disease chronic periodontitis may cause a reduction in red blood cells and haemoglobin leading to the blood disorder anaemia The research published in the Journal of Periodontology found that over a third of people suff.. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
- Dentist pens a patient s guide to dentistry
A dentist has published a guide for patients to find the best suited dentist for them UK dentist and dental technician Dr Neil Gerrard 39 has created a new methodology to enable people to learn about their dental options Be it the choice between cosmetic den.. read more. Posted on : Wed 4th - May - 2011
