Dentistry

Leading the pack

Yet another star name has joined the party at the 2008 Dentistry Awards, firmly setting it up as the dental…

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The business end of dentistry

Following a lengthy break, last month saw the VDPs return to St James in Dublin for a day release seminar,…

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Nutritional influences on bisphosphonates and mandibular osteonecrosis

Over the past three years, several reports have been published on the possibility of mandibular osteonecrosis being associated with the…

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You’re only lying to yourself

Many dentists tend to rely on what they call ‘conventional wisdom’. In reality, this conventional wisdom is often a pack…

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The stepping stones to mastering your profession

Never has there been a better time to be a part of the dental profession worldwide. We are witnesses to…

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Virtual patients help dental students

Dental students are to be part of a new ‘virtual’ research project that aims to improve patient communication skills. The…

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Maximising income from your patients

Attracting new patients is often seen as the major goal of any marketing campaign – the chance to add more…

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Study catches dentists dirty-handed

A US survey reveals dentists are failing hand-hygiene standards. That’s according to a story at www\.drbicuspid\.com. The study, of New…

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Survey says: patients lie to dentists

A recent survey reveals that more than four in 10 adults admitted they lie to their dentist. That’s according to…

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Dentist’s epic climb raises £6,000 for charity

Hertfordshire dentist Anant Patel has raised more than £6,000 for Cancer Research UK by completing a sponsored climb of Mount…

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Tooth loss can lead to confidence blow for patients

Dental patients who suffer tooth loss can also suffer psychologically. That’s according to a US dentist who stresses the importance…

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The Dentistry Awards 2008

Could you be the Best Practice or the Best team in the UK or the South East or North West,…

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Supermodel has a super smile

A 25-year-old-supermodel has had her smile fixed by a Derby dentist as a part of a television documentary. Sophia Cahill…

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How do we address our patients?

Imagine you are just about to call in a new patient. His notes inform you he was born in 1938,…

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Dentists hit by Botox advert ban

Dentists will be banned from advertising Botox treatments at their practices, the General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed. The Council…

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Is your practice website making a great impression?

The Dentistry\.co\.uk Website Awards is looking to honour your eye-catching winning ways on the web…Has your presence on the web…

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Dentists and DCPs must act to protect children and vulnerable adults, says GDC

All registrants should know who to contact for advice – a local health trust or board, for example – if…

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GDC expands tooth whitening duties

Dental hygienists and dental therapists can carry out tooth whitening on the prescription of a dentist if they have the…

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Could pulling a tooth help make sperm?

Could sacrificing a tooth enable some infertile men to father children? That’s the goal of researchers in Brazil, who suggest…

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