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BDA backs minister’s call for fluoride in tap water
Health Secretary Alan Johnson is to call for fluoride to be added to Britain’s water supplies – and the move…
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Jailed dentist struck off
A dentist who stole almost £140,000 from the NHS has been struck off by the General Dental Council (GDC). Olowashe…
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‘No health risk’ over amalgam fillings
Amalgam fillings containing mercury pose no health risk to the human nervous system, a European Union scientific committee has claimed.…
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New contract for salaried dentists starts
The new contract for salaried primary care dentists in England comes into force this month. It introduces mandatory annual appraisals,…
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Poor diet to blame for high levels of dental decay in Northern Ireland
Ulster has the worst rate of dental decay in Ireland and the UK, despite having the highest number of dentists.…
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New regulations on dental radiography
Dental hygienists and dental nurses can take dental radiographs under new regulations. Under the provisions of SI 303 of 2007,…
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Anti-smoking campaign targets young women
Young female smokers are the primary focus of a major new public information campaign launched by the Health Promotion Agency…
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Scottish figures up – but half of adults still without a dentist
The number of people registered with an NHS dentist in Scotland has increased along with the number of NHS dentists…
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What is your practice worth?
At some point, most dental practice owners will need to determine the value of their practice. Formal valuations are essential…
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Infant tooth decay sparks warning
Dentists are warning parents about giving children soft drinks or fruit juices in their baby bottles over fears about infants…
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Complaints against dentists rise
The number of patients’ complaints against dentists is on the increase – and high dental fees could be fuelling the…
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Adding a touch of Sparkle to a school in India
A West London dental practice principal and her manager opted for an unusual Christmas break – doing voluntary work with…
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P-Plates plan for Dentists Register
The General Dental Council (GDC) is considering a mandatory period of provisional registration for all dentists wanting to join its…
Dentistry
Darling does a U-turn over tax plans
The government has abandoned plans to impose a single 18% tax rate on all capital gains – a move that…
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‘One bristle or two, sir?’
Types of patients come in batches, have you noticed? You have a whole morning of well-trained, delightfully pleasing and uncomplicated…
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Why you need a bonus system
It is performance review time in your practice. You are faced with a dilemma that has happened before and you…
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Why you need a bonus system
It is performance review time in your practice. You are faced with a dilemma that has happened before and you…
Dentistry
Banned dentists new bid for reinstatement
A dentist who was struck off the register after some of his patients ‘suffered unnecessary pain and discomfort’ has applied…
Dentistry
Go online to find an NHS dentist
A new directory on the NHS website has been launched in a bid to help people find a dentist. The…
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