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Too much TV increases chances of kids developing tooth decay

Watching television for more than 90 minutes every day increases the chances of kids with tooth decay, studies show. Findings show…

Oral health

Controlling your emotional and mental state

Your mental state is the most important thing you can control in your dental working life. How do we learn to…

Blog

Cone beam computed tomography: are you confident?

Jimmy Makdissi assesses how cone beam computed tomography has overcome barriers through the advantages it offers, and why extensive training…

Dentistry

Open wide: the risks of inhaled or swallowed dental instruments

If a patient swallows or inhales something while in the dental chair, it can result in a negligence claim. Such…

Dentistry

New advice sheet on analgesia for dental pain

NHS England has issued a new information sheet reminding dentists of the recommended medication for relieving dental pain and toothache…

Dentistry

Achieve perfect CAD/CAM restorations with Amber Mill lithium disilicate

Clinicians and dental technicians all over the world have been using the Amber range of lithium disilicate glass ceramics to…

Laboratory

Dentists’ pay rise, due in November, will be backdated to April

The British Dental Association (BDA) has received confirmation that dentists in England will get a 2.42% uplift in November. The government…

Dentistry

Do dental patients know what they want?

Dentists and dental professionals should be writing things that aren’t on the page and instructing dental patients what they need,…

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A simple, effective screening tool for erosive tooth wear – GSK promotes the BEWE

GSK is supporting the use of the BEWE to help combat erosive tooth wear amongst patients. Erosive tooth wear (ETW)…

Oral health

Taking back control

Kevin Lewis encourages the profession to regain control in the face of the potential oncoming storm Now where have I…

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Providing increased treatment options for cuspal coverage restorations

Sam Koh explains how the One Visit Crown can help speed up your cuspal restorations. When a patient presents with…

Dentistry

BSPD membership open to all GDC registrants who are interested in oral health of children

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry has voted to make full membership of the Society open to all GDC registrants who…

Dentistry

Understanding mouth cancer

Ahead of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, Deborah Lyle takes a closer look at the group of diseases, and…

Dentistry

Will the government remove NHS dental charges?

Governments have neither the will, nor the resources, to remove NHS dental charges, Michael Watson says. Few connected with healthcare can forget…

Blog

Dental implant training coming to Portsmouth

Dental implant training is coming to Portsmouth through CPD courses at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy. This series of short…

Implant dentistry

Why choose Simplyhealth Professionals?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7I1_eCgGlY&feature=youtu.be Running a dental practice is more than a full-time job – it’s several jobs rolled into one. Thankfully, Simplyhealth…

Private Practice

What’s changed with the new A-dec 500 delivery system?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjJosEn4ocE&feature=youtu.be Predictable, responsive, and intuitive – the new A-dec 500 delivery system. A-dec 500 delivery systems complement your every skilful…

Private Practice

How will the PG Cert course help profitability and develop my career?

How will the PG Cert course help profitability and develop my career? Answered by Dominic Hassall, GDC registered specialist in…

Products

Dentaid launches second charity dental unit

Dentaid is launching its second charity dental unit, supported by Bupa Dental Care, at the BDIA Dental Showcase. The new…

Dentistry