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Top 5 dental queries revealed

Patients are most in the dark about implants, crown and bridges when it comes to dentistry. That’s according to new…

ADI members have their say

The Association of Dental Implantology UK will return to King’s College University, London, on Saturday 12 November for the 2011…

Dental student scoops case presentation prize

A graduate dental student has won a prestigious prize for the best case presentationby a vocational training student (VT)> Raheel…

Dentists more likely to be born in December

New research reveals that the birth month of a baby is likely to shape their professional career. And December is…

Win 10 FREE places to dental seminar

Want a faster, easier, more profitable practice? You can win a ticket to the one-day seminar – The Cutting Edge:…

‘Shape the future of dentistry’ appeal

Dentists from across the UK are invited to nominate themselves for membership of 13 British Dental Association (BDA) committees. The…

Planting the seed

I am constantly amazed by the number of clients who tell me that their regular patients have recently had whitening/implants/veneers,…

Expectant mums need great smiles

If you are a new mother, or will be one soon, then you should know that your smile is key…

Make ‘friends’ and influence people

The dental profession – in parts – has been quick to embrace social media as a way of reaching, teaching…

Dentistry Awards: Room to grow

For how long did you consider dentistry as your chosen profession?Since I had orthodontic treatment when I was a child…

The clock’s ticking…

A lot has been said about the ‘currency’ of NHS primary dental care. We have tried direct reimbursements, grants, incentives,…

Mentally ill deserve free dental care, say experts

People with severe mental illnesses are over three times more likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health.…

Pilots key to kids’ oral health, says government

The government today (Thursday) confirmed its commitment to improving the oral health of NHS patients, particularly children. It announced the…

Dental practice happy to run without profit

A dental practice has become a non-profit enterprise in an effort to help its local community. Severn Dental Centre – in…

Fresh breath and a confident smile

Oral health meeting sees launch of new journal

The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy is hosting its oral health conference next week (November 18 and 19)…

Study reveals best way to treat dental phobia

People with severe dental phobia may be able to overcome their anxieties with a single session of cognitive behavioural therapy…

QUIT campaign enters second phase

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