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High levels of air pollution linked to oral cancer

High levels of air pollution could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, new research has found. Smoking, drinking and…

Get ‘em while they’re young

Alun Rees explains why truly caring for children is one of the best ways to build your practice. I sat…

New digital dentistry courses at ICE

ICE explains how its new courses can help you keep up to date with digital dentistry. Digital dentistry is now becoming…

BDA representatives elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation

Two leading members of the British Dental Association have been elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation, at this year’s World…

Eastman Dental Institute to relocate next year

In 2019 the Eastman Dental Hospital will be relocating to Huntley Street in the heart of Bloomsbury. It will become…

Renting offers a cost-effective way to ensure peace of mind

Being able to trust your equipment is crucial for dental hygienists and therapists. Here Amy Jackson discusses the many benefits…

Technology to enhance patients’ everyday oral care

Philips Protectiveclean has Sonicare’s special sonic cleaning technology at its core. The brush features a two-minute timer and a…

Calls for dental trainees to help educate school children

Lancashire dentists should be doing more to promote oral health amongst children, Councillor Andrea Kay says. She is calling on practices…

The NHS cannot do everything for everyone

The Government needs to be honest with the public and say NHS dentistry cannot do everything for everyone, Michael Watson says.…

Bacteria-killing dentures to vanquish oral infections in elderly

Common oral infections in older adults – such as candidiasis – could be prevented with ‘rechargeable’ bacteria-killing and fungi-killing dentures, designed…

Scientists say ‘vaping worse for your health than smoking’

New research has found vaping could be worse for your health than conventional smoking after all. Scientists are warning that…

Dummies’ Guide to…seasons

Do you plan your marketing according to the seasons? Chris Baker explains how you can make the seasons work for…

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Distinguished technician award at BOC

Kerry Lancaster from the Eastman Dental Institute was awarded the Distinguished Technician Award at the British Orthodontic Conference in London…

Durable restorative material for class I and II cavities

In the second part of a three-part series, Markus Firla describes his first experience with a new material in posterior…

Aesthetic dentistry

A rough guide to orthodontics to achieve seamless care

The British Orthodontic Society is offering a one-day course in orthodontics aimed at recently qualified dentists and those new to…

Sophisticated dental chairs ideal for small surgeries

Manufactured in Finland and renowned for their durability, Fimet F1 dental chairs incorporate a knee-break with a small footprint that…

Introducing – the Implant Dentistry Show

The Implant Dentistry Show launches this January, the must-attend event for anybody involved in implant dentistry. Click here to register…

Implant dentistry

New plans suggest calorie limits for pizzas, pies and sandwiches

Pizzas, pies and sandwiches could all be given calorie limits under new Government plans to tackle obesity in Britain. New…

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentistry to take…