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Eve Martin looks at the changing face of dentistry since she was girl in the 1950sApparently in 1956 when I was born the done thing when faced with a screaming baby was to dip its dummy into jam the more frequently the better I suspect it was my mother al.. read more. Posted on : Thu 28th - Aug - 2008
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Should GDC registrants who are employed by belong to or are involved in a dental body corporate be required to declare it in their practice literature That s the question being asked by the General Dental Council in its current consultation Declaration of i.. read more. Posted on : Wed 27th - Aug - 2008
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Ireland s National Dairy Council NDC has failed to convince the European Food Safety Authority EFSA that dairy products promote dental health The NDC recently sought scientific substantiation by the EU of its health claim that dairy foods ndash milk and .. read more. Posted on : Tue 26th - Aug - 2008
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NHS dentists and their patients still face significant problems two years after the introduction of the new contract in April 2006 That s according to reports by the NHS Information Centre They show that more than one million fewer patients in England have be.. read more. Posted on : Tue 26th - Aug - 2008
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Olympic athlete turned television personality Kriss Akabusi will take the stage on 12 December to compere the event adding his exuberant personality and infectious laughter to proceedings The announcement of Kriss Akabusi is particularly topical with Team GB .. read more. Posted on : Tue 26th - Aug - 2008
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New EU legislation should make it easier for British cpatients to overcome the difficulties of finding an NHS dentist and seek private dentistry abroad instead it s been claimed According to EU health commissioner Androula Vassiliou British consumers may soo.. read more. Posted on : Tue 26th - Aug - 2008
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Growing your practice in a tough climate is the theme as keynote speaker and self confessed lsquo leadership junkie Ren Carayol addresses the Private Dentistry 2008 National Conference in November We look at how he embraces times of change Inspiration.. read more. Posted on : Tue 26th - Aug - 2008
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Researchers in Japan have successfully made stem cells from wisdom teeth creating an alternative source of pluripotent cells for research and treatment of diseases It will be welcomed by many who argue against the ethics of using embryonic stem cells Scientis.. read more. Posted on : Mon 25th - Aug - 2008
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Scientists have now found that regularly burning joss sticks increases the risk of certain mouth throat and lung cancers That s according to a report at www guardian co uk The 12 year study apparently backs up previous research showing that incense smoke cont.. read more. Posted on : Mon 25th - Aug - 2008
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New research reveals that the original Pretty Woman actress Julia Roberts has the best smile of all time Eighteen years after her starring role as down on her luck prostitute Vivian Ward almost half 47 of the great British public voted for Julia as having.. read more. Posted on : Thu 21st - Aug - 2008
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A campaign to highlight the needs to patients of taking care of their teeth begins next week September is Colgate Oral Health Month and the timing could not be more pertinent as fresh data reveals that an average child in the UK has 1 5 rotten teeth by the age.. read more. Posted on : Wed 20th - Aug - 2008
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Warnings have been issued following a rise in the number of overdose cases linked to the painkiller Paracetamol That s according to a report at www walesonline co uk Victims include those who have been treating themselves for tooth pain Top A E consultant Dr R.. read more. Posted on : Tue 19th - Aug - 2008
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A new dental mouthguard is being hailed in the States as an unusual performance booster and a vital key to any athlete s success Makers of the Pure Power Edge boast that it improves body alignment strength balance flexibility and endurance That seems like a.. read more. Posted on : Mon 18th - Aug - 2008
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The Peninsula Dental School in Truro ndash the UK s first new dental school for 40 years ndash has taken a major step forward It has gained planning permission for its new building at the Knowledge Spa ndash that will house a state of the art dental educ.. read more. Posted on : Mon 18th - Aug - 2008
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Top business speaker Phillip Khan Panni is joining experts at the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK s annual study day next month It is being held at The Royal College of Surgeons of England in London on 12 September 2008 Sponsored by Denplan the event.. read more. Posted on : Mon 18th - Aug - 2008
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Patients seeking cheaper dental treatment abroad are being urged to consult a checklist before they go The General Dental Council GDC has issued guidance and advice to dental tourists with a checklist of questions to ask before travelling abroad for treatme.. read more. Posted on : Sun 17th - Aug - 2008
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A dentist is calling for a powerful antiseptic to be trialled in a hospital to tackle outbreaks of C difficile and MRSA Dr Edward Lynch a world leader in ozone research claims that when mixed with water it is lsquo far safer and more effective against lsq.. read more. Posted on : Thu 14th - Aug - 2008
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NHS patients have paid 4 5 billion in dentistry charges since 1997 despite almost two million people losing their dentist according to the Conservative Party The annual amount paid in dental charges has risen 22 with NHS patients now paying an average of .. read more. Posted on : Thu 14th - Aug - 2008
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Opera singing dentist Andrew Bain releases his debut album Andrew Bain Presents Modern Classics on 8 September amid controversy over the use of the Prince track Purple Rain Mr Bain 35 who has worked as a dentist in London for more than 10 years was signed .. read more. Posted on : Wed 13th - Aug - 2008
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Men are ignoring the message that drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancer a charity has warned While the number of women saying they are aware of the link has gone up the figure for men remains static The World Cancer Research Fund WCRF called for m.. read more. Posted on : Wed 13th - Aug - 2008
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The first ever orthodontic therapists have registered with the General Dental Council GDC The 10 successful therapists have just completed the new Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy awarded by the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK and the Faculty of Denta.. read more. Posted on : Tue 12th - Aug - 2008
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The British Dental Association BDA is urging the government to take action following the results of a survey of primary care services that reveals poor access to NHS dental provision Between January and April this year more than 69 000 people in England wer.. read more. Posted on : Tue 12th - Aug - 2008
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A German dentist won the individual title head in the Olympic Eventing in Hong Kong last night Tuesday Hinrich Romeike s successful showjumping round added individual Olympic eventing honours to the team gold he had already secured This meant Germany took in.. read more. Posted on : Tue 12th - Aug - 2008
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A London aesthetic dentistry practice has reported a dramatic rise in women having cosmetic dentistry treatments for their big day Lead clinician Dr Anoop Maini from the Aqua Dental Spa says he has noticed an increase of almost double in the run up to summer .. read more. Posted on : Mon 11th - Aug - 2008
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A Southampton dentist who claimed she was talking to the patient s late mother has been found guilty of serious professional misconduct The patient ndash known only as Patient A ndash complained to the General Dental Council GDC about the conduct of dent.. read more. Posted on : Sun 10th - Aug - 2008
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Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth The finding could help in the battle against tooth decay and gum disease and to better treatments the research suggests The UK team studied healthy tissue as well as tumours in the mouth and.. read more. Posted on : Sun 10th - Aug - 2008
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There are ambitious plans to create a pioneering dentistry institute in Bradford according to www thetelegraphandargus co uk Talks are under way with a view to establishing a Dentistry Centre of Excellence in the city that would focus worldwide attention on t.. read more. Posted on : Sun 10th - Aug - 2008
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The first stand alone course for clinical dental technicians in the UK will begin in Edinburgh later this year following provisional approval from the General Dental Council The course is open to GDC registered dental technicians The GDC gave provisional ap.. read more. Posted on : Thu 7th - Aug - 2008
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK is pleased to announce the election of Vernon Holt as its Vice Dean Vernon has worked in general dental practice since he qualified in 1965 and practises with four colleagues in north Norfolk He has been active in .. read more. Posted on : Wed 6th - Aug - 2008
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Nearly half the drinking water in England could have fluoride added to it under a secret Government plan according to The Daily Mail Dental health chiefs want to add the chemical to 40 per cent of England s water supply to combat high levels of tooth decay .. read more. Posted on : Mon 4th - Aug - 2008
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Dental services are to be improved across Scotland through a 75m government investment Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said the money would give Scotland a lsquo dental service to be proud of by modernising facilities The funding 35m for 2009 10 and 40.. read more. Posted on : Mon 4th - Aug - 2008
