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Dentists face critical NHS pension decision
Thousands of dentists who qualified before 2008 have just a few months to decide which NHS pension scheme will be…
Dentistry
The buck stops there
Kevin Lewis looks at the current scapegoats in dentistry and how the news broke about the dentist who allegedly breached…
Dentistry
BLOS takes international stage
The British Lingual Orthodontic Society, is delighted to announce that it has been given a role on the orthodontic profession’s…
Orthodontics
Increase in heart infections due to fewer prescriptions for prophylactic antibiotics
A new study has shown that the incidence of life-threatening heart infection has increased since the introduction of the 2008…
Private Practice
Diagnose and prevent oral cancer
Howard Thomas discusses the signs and symptoms to look out for with oral cancer and how the Curaprox toothbrush can…
Oral health
Changing the ageing process
Nick Mohindra explains how dentists can change the ageing process by increasing vertical occlusion and leveraging its effect on facial…
Aesthetic dentistry
GDC reminds registrants about counterfeit dental equipment
The General Dental Council (GDC) is reminding all its registrants of the need to ensure they follow the appropriate procedures…
Dentistry
Dental organisations say access to water fluoridation is a postcode lottery
The British Dental Association (BDA) has echoed concerns expressed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) that limited access to water…
Dentistry
Restodontics – better together
Dentsply explains the benefits of using ‘same systems’ in the practice of restorations and endodontics. Some practitioners are still unaware…
Endodontics
BSPD speaks out against ‘regressive’ fluoridation tactics
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has announced its support for fluoridation of water as a public health measure…
Dentistry
Filling the education gap
Young Dentist spoke to Martyn Amsel about a new programme that is set to help improve young dentists’ confidence in…
Young Dentist
Reduced bone mineral density could accelerate gum disease
Amit Patel discusses the benefits of Periochip, which helps to prevent periodontal pockets. As already reported by Chang et al…
Implant dentistry
Diabetes – Michael Watson’s perspective as a patient
Last Monday I spent an away day at a football stadium to educate myself in managing my type two diabetes. Organised…
Dentistry
Skydive raises thousands for dental charity
The sky really is the limit for one employee of Geistlich Biomaterials, who tackied a skydive for dental charity Bridge2aid…
Implant dentistry
One-to-one training
Luke Barnett discusses the benefits of one-to-one training. How do most people learn new skills in the most effective manner?…
Dentistry
UK dental provider features in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250
Headquartered in Hambrook in south Gloucestershire, Oasis Dental Care, provider of private dental care services and a major provider to…
Private Practice
Shade taking
Neil Photay gives you some hints and tips on how to get the perfect shade. There is a whole science…
Aesthetic dentistry
Register for the International Orthodontic Congress
Registration for the 8th International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) – organised by the British Orthodontic Society, to be held in London…
Orthodontics
My first patient
Jignesh Panchal recaps treating his first patient. Towards the end of our second year of BDS, we undertake a clinical…
Young Dentist