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Dentistsaves passer-by
Catherine Forman from Barkingside in Essex told a local paper that she has “two knights in shining armour” to thank after their quick thinking helped save her life. One was an unknown driver who gave her a lift, the other was Dr Hitesh Mody, her dentist. Read More -
Youngdentists must adapt to change
Young dentists were told by Professor Andrew Eder at a recent seminar that must adapt to ensure they are providing the best care for their patients. He advised them to focus on diversity in their careers, invest in ongoing CPD and training and identify a mentor, to ensure they maintain… Read More -
Fluoridationcould save NHS millions
The NHS in England could save at least £4 million annually on hospital admissions for the removal of rotten teeth if water fluoridation were extended to areas with high levels of tooth decay, research published in the latest British Dental Journal (BDJ) suggests. The BDA’s Scientific Adviser, Damien Walmsley, said:… Read More -
Denplanlaunches its Academy
Denplan has launched its Denplan Academy – a training programme designed completely around the needs of its members’ and their business goals. A team of qualified trainers can work with Denplan members and their whole practice team on the areas of their business that they wish to strengthen. Read More -
DentalProtection gains judicial review victory
Dental Protection is celebrating a judicial review victory after a judgement established that a failure to record an examination does not necessarily mean that the examination did not take place. Dental Protection had lobbied for the significant change after a dentist in Powys was accused of making inappropriate claims because… Read More -
BDAprotests about lack of DFT places
Dental Foundation Training (DFT) places must be found for the 107 UK final-year students and graduates who have applied for, but not yet been allocated, positions this year, the British Dental Association (BDA) is warning. The BDA’s Chair of Ethics, Education and the Dental Team, Judith Husband, has written to… Read More -
BDAwarns that dental students face debts up to 60 000
Dental students who started their degree in 2013-14 face the prospect of staggering levels of debt, in the region of £60,000, a new study suggests. The research carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA) also found that students who sat their final-year exams in 2012-13 had an average debt… Read More -
GDCwarns over communication methods
Social media, newsletters and email are all valuable communications tools utilised by the GDC. Before each communication, the GDC gives careful consideration to how best to communicate with key stakeholders. For example the GDC, on occasion will use Facebook to reach out to patients who may have a complaint to… Read More -
MartinFallowfield removed as Chair of BDA PEC
The BDA has announced that, following the EGM on 21st February 2014, PEC members voted to remove Martin Fallowfield from the Chair. A new Chair will be elected by, and come from amongst, the PEC at an election is expected to take place in March, when the Committee meets next.… Read More -
Missingdentist found by newspaper
A struck-off Scottish dentist, who went missing, has been tracked down by the Sunday Mail after being accused of charging taxpayers £800,000 for unnecessary treatment Stuart Craig, 53, who ran his own practice in Auchinleck, was found guilty by the General Dental Council of serious breaches of conduct between 1986… Read More
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Catherine Forman from Barkingside in Essex told a local paper that she has “two knights in shining armour” to thank after their quick thinking helped save her life. One was an unknown driver who gave her a lift, the other was Dr Hitesh Mody, her dentist.
Denplan has launched its Denplan Academy – a training programme designed completely around the needs of its members’ and their business goals. A team of qualified trainers can work with Denplan members and their whole practice team on the areas of their business that they wish to strengthen.
Dental Protection is celebrating a judicial review victory after a judgement established that a failure to record an examination does not necessarily mean that the examination did not take place. Dental Protection had lobbied for the significant change after a dentist in Powys was accused of making inappropriate claims because no record of an examination had been made.
The NHS in England could save at least £4 million annually on hospital admissions for the removal of rotten teeth if water fluoridation were extended to areas with high levels of tooth decay, research published in the latest British Dental Journal (BDJ) suggests. The BDA’s Scientific Adviser, Damien Walmsley, said: “This study is a powerful reminder of how water fluoridation saves the NHS money, and how whole populations can benefit from a huge improvement in their dental health.”
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Dental Elf
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Biting on soft acrylic wafer during orthodontic appliance debond may reduce the pain experienced
Pain and discomfort is often reported by patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and has been cited as a reason for failure to complete treatment. Removal of fixed appliances could be painful and it has been suggested that an intrusive bite force may stabilize teeth allowing greater resistance of torsional forces. The aim of this study was [read the full story...]
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Draft guideline on sugar intake for adults and children from WHO – open for consultation
Back in December we highlighted a review by Moynihan and Kelly (Dental Elf – 12th Dec 2013) on the relationship between caries and sugars that was commissioned to inform the development of updated WHO recommendations on sugar. Another review of the relationship between sugar and body weight by Te Morenga et al was also undertaken [read the full story...]
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Mandibular advancement devices for obstructive sleep apnoea – ADA-EBD critical summary
Another new critical summary form the ADA-EBD Center looks at a 2011 systematic review by Ahrens et al. The aim of the original review was to compare the effectiveness of different design features of mandibular advancement devices (MADs) in reducing the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The appraiser notes that some relevant studies may [read the full story...]
Product Updates
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BDIA Dental Showcase 2014 campaign launched at Tate Modern
On the 14 February 2014, BDIA Dental Showcase unveiled the new identity and strapline for this year’s exhibition at the impressive Tate Modern.An example of adaptive reuse, the Tate Modern is housed i ...
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The importance of bespoke commercial leases in dentistry- Nicola Lomas of Goodman Grant
Every dentist will strive to give treatment that is tailored to the specific needs of a patient. This approach is also applicable when looking to lease a property for use as a dental practice. T ...
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Commissioning your ceramic restorations - By Richard Shaw
Dental prostheses are like bespoke pieces of art that require skilled technicians to execute well. And so it follows that when dentists search for a laboratory to create their ceramic restoratio ...
Thursday, 06 March 2014 -
There’s no such thing as a free lunch - Dr Michael Sultan
Colleagues will be familiar with the old adage, ‘there’s no such thing as a free lunch’. It ties in with the idea that if someone does something for you, you feel in some way beholden to them, e ...
Thursday, 06 March 2014 -
Reduce referrals for simple orthodontics
The area of cosmetic orthodontics is currently experiencing much growth and development. As our technology advances and our knowledge broadens, a broad range of appliances are available to enabl ...
Thursday, 06 March 2014 -
E-Signatures – A Whole New level of Protection - Nina Cartwright
Patient consent is widely acknowledged as one of the ‘grey areas’ of dentistry. As consent is a process rather than a definitive moment, a patient saying ‘yes’ once is not enough to suppor ...
Wednesday, 05 March 2014 -
Schick 33 – the industry-leading intraoral digital imaging solution -Dr Druttman
Schick 33 is the latest addition to the modular Schick Digital Imaging System and is the perfect choice to take your practice into the digital age. Each system comes complete with cutting-edge D ...
Wednesday, 05 March 2014 -
Dental Associates - Get the best value for your money with figurit
As self-employed earners, it can be said that associate dentists appreciate the value of money a little more than the salaried employee.Since you have the capacity to increase earnings the more ...
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The psychological effects of bad breath on patients
Bad breath has always been something of a taboo subject in society. In a recent survey of 2024 people[1] only 29% of respondents said they would tell someone if they had bad breath, while 71% wa ...
Wednesday, 05 March 2014 -
Vitrebond Powder & Liquid – back by popular demand
Having listened to your feedback and identified the need for a handmix liner/base solution, 3M ESPE has re-launched Vitrebond Powder & Liquid Glass-Ionomer Liner/Base.Indicated for lining and basi ...
Tuesday, 04 March 2014