Dentistry

News feature: An Olympic dental challenge

If Beijing was a baptism of fire for Tony Clough, then London should prove a breeze. On home ground –…

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Dentists rubbish fast-food interest in anti-obesity campaign

Dentists have slammed the health secretary’s plan to get fizzy drink manufacturers and chocolate makers to fund anti-obesity campaigns. Companies such…

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Katy Perry fears bad breath

Katy Perry brushes her teeth at least three times daily because she never wants to be accused of having bad…

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Dentists’ opinions sought on ethical advertising

The GDC is seeking the opinions of dentists on the most ethical way to advertise their dental services. The aim is…

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Smile your way to success in the workplace

One in three Brits believes a quality smile will help propel them up the corporate ladder, according to new research. More…

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‘Dental care’ donations will pay for Alex Higgin’s funeral

The cash raised for snooker legend Alex Higgins’ dental treatment will now be used to pay for his funeral. Just…

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IDA launches online CPD tool for dentists

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Emily finally has adult teeth – at 28

A 28-year-old woman with a rare dental condition has only just got rid of her first teeth to secure an…

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Practice offers hair extensions with tooth whitening

A dental practice is offering a complete summer makeover that includes tooth whitening and hair extensions.   Experts at the…

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Brits happiest nation in Europe

The Brits are the happiest nation in Europe, a new survey reveals. And poles apart are the Poles coming in…

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Children’s electric toothbrush gets official dental recognition

An electric toothbrush for children has won accreditation from the British Dental Health Foundation. It follows assessment by a panel…

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Dentists urged to lobby MPs over ‘tobacco display U-turn’

Dentists are being urged to lobby MPs following reports that the coalition government is considering repealing regulations to prohibit tobacco…

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New app for oral health care

A free dental treatment app has been launched that enables Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users get a better…

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Fraud risk to dental hygienists and therapists

Hygienists and dental therapists risk falling foul of fraud laws unless they familiarise themselves with NHS regulations on making claims.…

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Take a dental survey for a chance to a WIN a FREE iPod nano

Are you a dentist? Do you know what changes are taking place to the NHS pension scheme between 2010 and…

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Forensics for the dental team

A forensics course for the whole dental team promises to enlighten dental professionals on all aspects of this area of…

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Dentists take ‘smile’ message to supermarket shoppers

Dentists took to standing outside a town’s supermarket recently to remind shoppers of the abundance of NHS dental treatment available.…

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‘Do-it-yourself’ emergency dental kit for holiday breaks

A ‘do-it-yourself’ emergency dental kit has been launched in time for the summer holidays that can deal with anything from…

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Dental professionals mean business

Dental practitioners gathered together recently for a seminar that aimed to help maximise practice performance. Midlands dentists gathered at Sixways…

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