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Diamond’s NOT a man’s best friend!
An elderly man from Sweden came out of his dentist’s appointment an experience richer earlier this year after swallowing a…
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Non-registered dentist prosecuted
The General Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a Bristol dentist for practising whilst off the register. Dentist Stuart Folland…
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Young, gifted – and banks
In these times of economic gloom, it is even more important than usual to know where you are with your…
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Feeling a little tender?
I’m delighted to have been asked to contribute to the debate on hot topics in dentistry and look forward to…
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News analysis: oral care – public protection sinks like lead
In the light of recent news stories about toxic lead found in cheap dental imports, lab technician Tony Griffin suggests…
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New website informs public about toxic dental imports
A new website has been launched in the States to inform the public concerned about recent reports of lead contamination…
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Health alert over ‘illegal’ whitening kits
Health officials have warned people not use teeth whitening kits containing dangerously high levels of hydrogen peroxide that were being…
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GDC to hold ‘registration surgery’ at BDA conference
Dental care professional registration and the next steps for the fully registered team will be the focus of the General…
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New figures suggest ‘postcode lottery’ for NHS dental care spending
There are wide variations across England in the amount spent on NHS dental care, figures have suggested. One NHS authority…
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Worrying levels of tooth decay in children
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has revealed that dentists in Northern Ireland extracted nearly 30,000 teeth last year from children aged…
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Yogurt is good for gum health
Regularly eating yogurt and other foods with lactic acid may be good for your mouth, Japanese researchers have discovered. Dr…
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Bad gums can lead to diabetes for mums-to-be
US researchers have found evidence of periodontal disease leading to gestational diabetes. The findings, published in the April 2008 issue…
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‘Spit’ tests may replace blood tests
A set of proteins found in saliva may one day lead to ‘spit’ tests replacing blood tests for cancer, heart…
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Health Minister praises Causeway’s specialist dental unit
During a visit to the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine on the evening of 19 March, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey praised…
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Tackling the issue of global child dental disease
Senior dental leaders from around the world have attended a leadership programme organised by the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce…
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GDC to establish an office in Northern Ireland
At the General Dental Council meeting held on Wednesday 5 March, it was agreed that the Council should establish an…
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Dental tourists under fire
People who travel abroad for dental treatment should do their homework beforehand or risk problems later, warns Which?. The campaigning…
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Dentistry training in a virtual world
Researchers in the States have developed a lifelike dental training simulator that allows student to ‘feel’ an on-screen 3D mouth.…
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Editor’s blog III: Return of the blog
Happy Easter to everyone, I hope you enjoy the somewhat confusing and early Bank Holiday and eat plenty of chocolate…
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