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The initiative taken by MP and dentist Sir Paul Beresford to obtain an adjournment debate on child dental health in the House of Commons has been praised and welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). The wide-ranging debate identified the challenges faced by the dental profession and, due to the close relationship between high…
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One of Europe’s largest dental treatment providers, Mydentist, is encouraging people across the UK to prioritise their oral health, as the nation gets set to mark National Toothache Day on 9 February. Barry Cockcroft, non-executive director at Mydentist and former chief dental officer for England, believes that the dental profession continues to have a hugely positive…
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came to national attention with a high profile campaign by the chef Jamie Oliver and the Action on Sugar group of medical and nutritional specialists, has already been supported by the House of Commons Health Select…
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The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is backing a call for the ban on junk food adverts screening on TV before 9.00pm. Last week, the British Heart Foundation called on the government to introduce a ban on junk food advertising before the watershed as part of the Childhood Obesity Strategy expected later this month.…
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Quadralene, parent company of infection control specialists Dentisan, is delighted to announce that it has won the prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnership 2014 ‘Business Impact’ award. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are funded by Innovate UK and other public sector partners, with the aim of helping businesses access knowledge and expertise within UK universities and colleges. The…
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Dentists have until this Friday to complete the British Endodontic Society’s survey and share their experiences of delivering root canal treatment. With the aim of finding out more information about delivering and receiving endodontic treatment, the British Endodontic Society has compiled two surveys – one for dentists and one for patients. The findings of these surveys will…
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A new charity to help educate the general public and dental professionals in the management of dental trauma officially launches next month. The charity – Dental Trauma UK – has been set up to help improve the care and treatment options for patients following traumatic dental injuries. Too many people are losing teeth unnecessarily after…
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Yorkshire-based law firm LCF Law’s specialist team of dental lawyers has formed a partnership with the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM) to provide legal advice and guidance to its UK members. As part of the agreement, more than 750 of ADAM’s members can benefit from advice and consultation regarding any legal matter. They…
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Dentsply Implants has expanded into new markets and opened the first office in Beijing, China – a market where Ankylos and Xive implant lines have been present and successful since 1998. In conjunction with the opening, the Astra Tech Implant System was introduced to the Chinese market. From the perspectives of dentists per capita and…
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The finalists for this year’s Private Dentistry Awards have been announced! This year’s ceremony will take place on the evening of 14 November at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. Everyone is welcome to join the party, so why not treat the whole team to a night out and book a table? To book…
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