Gale: It was self defence

Gale: It was self defence

Giving evidence at the trial of dentist Phillip Gale on a charge of attempted murder at Preston Crown Court, his wife told the court that her husband was ‘not a violent man’. She said: “My husband is a professional person. We had a beautiful home. I blame myself.” Mark Stewart, defending, said Gale had knifed Andrew Smith in self defence after a scuffle spilled into the hallway.

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Lancashire dentist trial opens

Lancashire dentist trial opens at Preston Crown Court

The trial of dentist Phillip Gale on a charge of attempted murder has opened at Preston Crown Court. Jurors were told that he stabbed a love rival four times in his back and chest when he returned home to find the man with his wife. He flew into a rage stabbing Andrew Smith repeatedly in anger at the home he shared with his wife of 13 years in Foulridge, Lancashire. The trial continues.

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New research to reduce dental implant failure published

New research to reduce dental implant failure published

The main reason for dental implant failure is peri-implantitis, which is caused when the biofilms develop on them. A research team from the University of Plymouth, have joined forces to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a new nanocoating for dental implants to reduce the risk of peri-implantitis. The results of their work are published in the journal Nanotoxicology.

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Important questions addressed at BOS consultants’ symposium

Important questions addressed at BOS consultants- symposium

Professor Susan Cunningham was the first woman to be invited to deliver the Ballard Lecture at a Symposium organised by the Consultant Orthodontists Group of the British Orthodontic Society where delegates enjoyed a two day programme that went beyond the dental and into the realms of health and social care policy.

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Teenage boys should get HPV jab

Teenage boys should get HPV jab

Teenage boys should be encouraged to get the HPV vaccination as well as girls, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) annual conference heard. Public Health England is considering plans to extend the vaccination programme to boys, after international studies showed that by 2020 the number of men contracting cancer from the HPV infection will outstrip the number of women.

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May calls snap election for June 8

May calls snap election for June 8

In a surprise move prime minister Theresa May announced that she would ask the House of Commons for the right to hold a general election on June 8. The current Parliamentary session will end on May 3 and although ministers keep their jobs until after the election, they cannot make any announcements during the campaign.

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Sugar firms lobby against Government strategy

Sugar firms lobby against Government strategy

Coca-Cola allegedly warned the Government of potential legal action over its sugar tax on fizzy drinks in a concerted lobbying campaign against the levy, reports the Sunday Times – an allegation that the company denies. This was broadcast on Channel 4’s Dispatches. It has also been reported that the food industry will fail to hit a government goal to cut sugar by a fifth by 2020.

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Devon dentist to cycle non-stop from John OGroats to Lands End for charity

Devon dentist to cycle non-stop from John OGroats to Lands End for charity

To cycle the 874 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End is the challenge that Devon dentist Chris Gooderham has set himself to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West. He said: "Children's Hospice South West has always been a charity close to our hearts in my family. My wife's close friend and her family have experienced the amazing service that the charity provides over the last few years.

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Varnish is as effective as sealants says new study

Varnish is as effective as sealants says new study

Applying fluoride varnish to children’s teeth is just as effective at preventing tooth decay as the alternative method of sealing teeth and could save the NHS money, concludes a study led by Cardiff University. The ‘Seal or Varnish?’ study treated just over 800 children with either fissure sealants or fluoride varnish to discover which treatment is most effective and offers the best value for money for children aged 6-7 years.

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