Confusion for dentists and patients over whitening

‘Carry on a normal’ is the message from the British Dental Bleaching Society (www.bdbs.co.uk) in the confusion over whitening. This follows action allegedly being taken against a dental supply company and one or more dentists by Trading Standards officers. At present there are few hard facts, but there may be clarification at the BDBS AGM on June 17.


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Derek Prentice to be interim GDC Chair

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that Derek Prentice has been elected as Deputy Chair of the GDC with immediate effect. He will hold the post of Deputy Chair of the GDC until a permanent Chair is elected by the GDC in September this year. The permanent Chair of the GDC will be in post, when elected, until 30 September 2013 or until an appointed Chair takes over, whichever is the sooner.


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New dental partnership model launched

The business structures in dentistry need to change according to Baxi Partnership Healthcare, which will launch its new partnership model at the BDA Conference in Manchester on May 20. Simon Gallier, dentist and driving force behind this new venture has given GDPUK an exclusive preview into this new venture.

 


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Cardiff researcher wins international award

Breakthroughs in the regeneration of bone and dental tissue have won a Cardiff University researcher a leading award for young dental scientists. Dr Alastair Sloan received the International Association for Dental Research’s Young Investigator Award at the annual general session in San Diego, USA. He received a plaque and US$3,500.


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Male and female dentists practise differently

Female dentists in the USA differ from their male counterparts in some aspects of the prevention, assessment and treatment of dental caries, even with significant covariates taken into account. The practice patterns of female dentists suggest a treatment philosophy with a greater focus on caries prevention.

 


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Ian McIntyre loses battle for life

Ian McIntyre has died after a struggle against pancreatic cancer. His funeral will take place on Friday 20th May at 11.30am in St Peters Church, Kineton, Warwickshire. In a long career he rose to head the Defence Dental Services and was BDA President in 2003. Ian leaves a widow, Joan, to whom GDPUK offers our heartfelt condolences for her loss.


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  1. Audit Commission suggests savings in orthodontics
  2. GDC to have interim chair
  3. Dental Protection deeply concerned over Lockyer resignation
  4. Alison Lockyer resigns GDC Chair
  5. Row over whether whitening is dentistry or not

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