Dentistry

Steele on track for new dental contract proposals

Health minister Lord Howe has agreed that Professor Jimmy Steele will assist in shaping new dental contract pilot proposals going…

Dentistry

New NHS dental practice opens in its doors

A new state-of-the-art dental practice in the Canada Water area has opened for NHS patients. NHS Southwark has commissioned the new…

Dentistry

MEPs launch call to action for better oral health

Dr Thomas Ulmer MEP and Dr Cristian Silviu Busoi MEP marked the 3rd annual World Oral Health Day by issuing…

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NEW Young Dentists Handbook available online

A brand new guide introducing young dentists to the world of dentistry is published this week. The Young Dentists Handbook…

Dentistry

A medley of dental lectures

Philips is renowned for bridging the gap between scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs and has demonstrated a long-term commitment to…

Dentistry

Summer prompts brighter smiles

Tooth whitening treatments have rocketed during the summer due to the earlier hot weather and people aspiring to have a…

Dentistry

Government clamps down on Botox cowboys

Plans to make anti-ageing treatments much safer are being given the green light by a new Government backed scheme. The…

Dentistry

New focus for dental education unveiled by GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC) wants to hear views on a fresh approach to dental education. It is currently developing…

Dentistry

Knutsford dentist jailed for sexual assault

A married dentist has been jailed after a judge found him guilty of sexual assault. Roger Klein, a 42-year-old married…

Dentistry

Simon Cowell inspires men’s cosmetic surgery

The openness of high profile celebrities such as Simon Cowell about their beauty regimes has encouraged more men to try…

Dentistry

British Society of Peridontology launches autumn meeting

The autumn Scientific Meeting of the British Society of Periodontology is taking place 23-24 September. It’s being held at Savoy…

Dentistry

Wear a blue ribbon for Mouth Cancer Action Month

Early diagnosis saves lives – so join the campaign to make a difference in the UK. Take part in the…

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Wisdom teeth a source of stem cells

New evidence reveals that wisdom teeth are the holders of valuable stem tissue. That’s according to a study appearing in the…

Dentistry

New guidance on dental nurse salaries

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has responded to a strong demand for guidelines on dental nurse salaries –…

Dentistry

New bone graft material ideal for dentistry

Scientists have created a novel bone graft substitute that may have applications in dentistry. The collagen-hydroxyapatite material – HydroxyColl –…

Dentistry

Tissue engineers bone up on dental surgery

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Toothbrush sales to fund oral health drive

It’s frustrating to know that the most common disease in the world is preventable. It’s not TB or HIV but…

Dentistry

$600 million fine for ‘mislabelling’ Botox

A US company has settled claims of marketing products for non-approved use, acknowledging that it misleadingly marketed Botox. Allergan’s marketing campaign…

Dentistry

MPs to tour Dental Showcase

A group of MPs from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry and Oral Health is expected to visit this…

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