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Reducing radiation without reducing diagnostic yield

fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk assesses the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of the Planmeca ultra low dose imaging protocol. This article is intended to…

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Dentists could stand in for doctors

Dentists in India may be asked to stand in as doctors due to a shortage of healthcare professionals. The government…

Last chance to win a Kindle Fire

It’s your last chance to win a Kindle Fire, simply by filling in this short survey. FMC is committed to developing the…

Moving up the ladder: dentistry into aesthetics

In this article, Elizabeth Dryburgh will discuss the reasons and different options available to dentists who wish to enter the…

Aesthetic dentistry

Robot dentist in China is first to fit implants in patient without any human involvement

A robot has carried out a dental operation without help from humans for the first time, carrying out implant surgery…

Introducing Mixed Therapy

Six Month Smiles introduces Mixed Therapy, its short term orthodontics that combines braces and aligners. For more information visit www.6monthsmiles.com.

Brent Sercombe returns to Dental Directory

Brent Sercombe has returned to Dental Directory with a vision to be braver and return the dental supplier to its…

UK schools rank low in providing oral health education

As part of World Oral Health Day last month, a new survey involving 13 countries revealed that the UK ranked…

The biofilm battle: new Colgate Total in action

Effective removal and control of the oral biofilm is key to preventing the most common oral conditions – caries and…

Asking the big questions

Nigel Jones speaks to John Milne about being ‘well-led’, fees and working collaboratively with the GDC and NHS England Complying…

Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…

Sports drinks and their impact on dental health

Laura Hinds reviews the current research on sports drinks and their impact on oral health. Sports drinks are an increasingly…

‘Against the Odds’ winner

Dr Adil Mannan was recognised with the Against the Odds Award on 9th March in London when he treated Tatiana Williams…

Two special joint nominations at the Scottish Dental Awards 2019

The Scottish Dental Awards 2019 is being eagerly anticipated by the teams at Dentsply Sirona and the Royal College of…

At the edge of endurance?

Nigel Jones questions the plausibility of the reformed NHS contract. In a year’s time, we are told, the roll-out of…

New campaign highlights the dangers caused by ‘botched’ cosmetic procedures

The government is launching a new campaign to warn the public over the dangers of ‘botched’ cosmetic procedures. The campaign…

Aesthetic dentistry

Concerns over depriving dentists of NHS pension scheme prior to a criminal conviction

Dental Protection has serious concerns over the new government proposal that could deprive dentists of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to…

Investing in success

Covent Garden Dental Practice principal Reena Ali and chartered occupational psychologist and CQC consultant Aida Mujan explain why investing in…

Inspiration and empowerment

Susan Tanner introduces the BWSID and explains how it came about. fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk: What’s your background in dentistry? Susan Tanner (ST): I…

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