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Complex endodontic situations simply managed – from adhesive composite build-up to successful root canal filling

The conservative, adhesive treatment of teeth in complex, endodontic situations. Case histories from practitioners for practitioners. In 1994, after three…

Paediatric dentist wins award for outstanding leadership in research

Dentist Helen Rogers has won the BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for her work in establishing the trainee-led research group…

Biomin F: slow release for deep remineralisation

Biomin F toothpaste, delivering fluoride, calcium and phosphate in low but effective concentrations, is proving to be a game changer…

Vinnie Thandi and Martin Attariani to speak at Digital Dentistry Show North

The Digital Dentistry Show North is your chance to see Vinnie Thandi and Martin Attariani discuss what’s new in 2019.…

A fresh way of thinking

Introducing Dentex – the UK’s only co-ownership model, and a dental company with big ideas Dentex is a relatively new…

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Most calls to dental helpline about cosmetic dentistry

Implants, veneers, crowns and dentures made up the most common enquiries to the Dental Helpline, according to the Oral Health Foundation.…

Aesthetic dentistry

Wide ranging in-depth training

Delta Dental Academy gives you its dates to put in your training calendar for this year. Delta Dental Academy is a…

Chair-mounted delivery systems

Every A-dec dental delivery system is designed with the same specialised attention to efficiency and reliability. From various integration capabilities…

University of Birmingham celebrate the work of its innovative dentists

The University of Birmingham will be unveiling a new ‘blue plaque’ celebrating the work of two innovative dentists A new ‘blue…

Dentist to run marathon through desert for mouth cancer charity

A dedicated dentist will be running a week-long marathon through the Sahara Desert to raise money for a mouth cancer charity Principal dentist Bob…

The drugs don’t work

Ian Mills lifts the lid on responsible prescribing. At this time of year, we are all aware of the spread…

Make sure you’re covered

When it comes to facial aesthetics and professional indemnity, Harry Singh urges you to get the best cover We live…

Royal College calls for pensions changes to protect NHS workforce

Senior Scottish doctor writes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of tomorrow’s Spring Statement to ask for action to…

Dental charges set to rise above inflation after 5% hike

The government is proposing to increase dental charges by 5%, which will mean a routine check-up costs £22.70. Net government expenditure in…

Smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day may affect colour vision

New research indicates the impact of heavy smoking on a person’s colour vision Writing in Psychiatry Research, scientists have reported on their study of…

Mydentist launches Brushlink trial amongst some of its patients

Mydentist is launching a trial of Brushlink, the award-winning innovative device that makes any toothbrush ‘smart’. It hopes the device, which…

Ivoclar Vivadent launches augmented reality app

Ivoclar Vivadent has launched a new app for patient consultations, Ivosmile has been designed to provide patients with a live…

High maintenance and worth it: seven reasons to choose the Maintain Retainer

Frustrated with fiddly retainer bonding procedures? Dreaming of a ready-to-fit retainer with minimal hassle? Look no further. Here are seven…

£1.5 million programme tackles child tooth decay and obesity in Rochdale

Hundreds of children under-five across Rochdale are set to be saved from the pain and misery of tooth decay after…