Child Dental Health Survey to start in autumn

Child Dental Health Survey to start in autumn
The 10-year survey of children’s teeth in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will take place in autumn 2013.  Barry Cockcroft, the Chief Dental Officer for England, said, 'Support from dentists is vital to the study, and they hold the key to the success of this survey. It helps measure changes in oral health and provides information to policy-makers on how best to plan dental services in the future.’
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Straumann revenues hit by European downturn

Straumann revenues hit by European downturn
Straumann, the world's largest maker of dental implants, has reported profits last year of CHF 36.4 million against CHF 58 million forecast. North America was the key revenue driver, complemented by double-digit growth in China and Latin America. ‘Unfortunately’, the company said ‘these solid performances were not enough to compensate for sluggish sales in Europe, Japan and the Middle East’.
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Dentistry Show organisers under presssure


Closer Still Media Ltd, organisers of the Dentistry Show, are under great pressure from the dental profession and legitimate dental companies over their stance in having what appears to be an illegal whitening company exhibit to the profession at the show, this week at NEC, Birmingham.

MegaWhite, who also trade as Dentawhite, are based in Scotland, sharing several addresses, and do not have any dentists or dental registrants as part of their business. Chris Brown of Closer Still said; "We looked into Megawhite and have been reassured that their presence is solely to meet and explain to dental professionals their whitening solutions for in-practice use by registered dental professionals".

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Extra funding for NHS dentistry announced

Extra funding for NHS dentistry announced
The Department of Health has announced extra £30 million funding for NHS dentistry. Lord Howe, Health Minister, said: “Since May 2010 more than a million new patients are seeing an NHS dentist. We want to make sure that this progress continues and that dentists give the highest standards of care as well as treating more patients. That’s why we have invested this extra £30 million in funding.”
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Dental patients recalled in Northumberland

Dental patients recalled in Northumberland
Fears over infection control at a Northumberland dental practice have led to 28 patients being recalled for checks and blood tests. The dentist practised at Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic in Alnwick. Patients are being offered a precautionary blood test for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV in keeping with best clinical practice, the dentist implicated is not practising for the time being.
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