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The hidden health hazard: back pain
Gordon Waddell’s book, The back pain revolution, states that the cost of back pain has escalated as a result of…
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Back rehabilitation for the dental surgeon
In my first article, I wanted to highlight to the general practitioner and the specialist dentist what a problem back…
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Chemical spill at dentist’s office
Sixteen people were in need of hospital treatment following a hazardous chemical spill in a dentist’s office in Georgetown, USA.…
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Forums shape future for Denplan
Denplan’s Key Client dentists were recently invited to discuss the issues facing the dental profession at a series of successful…
Dentistry
‘Against the Odds’ winner announced
Joanne Haines has been revealed as the winner of ‘Against the Odds’, the national competition organised by the British Orthodontic…
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Behavioural change management in periodontics: part 4
So far in the last three articles we have covered the following blockages to the uptake of periodontal care by…
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A good patient
What do we mean by the term ‘a good patient’, I wonder? Someone who pays their bills on the day?…
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Step out of your comfort zone
Over recent years dental care professionals have gained enhanced status, making dental carers more aware of the importance of working…
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Optimising rotary nickel titanium file use in canal enlargement
1. Carefully evaluate the tooth that will be treated, preferably with multiple radiograph views. Ideally these views are digital and…
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Last chance to stake your claim
The deadline for entries to this year’s Dentistry Awards 2007 is less than a month away\. Don’t miss your chance…
Dentistry
Council seeks OREB chair and examiners
The General Dental Council is seeking higher education professionals to oversee its new examination for overseas dentists. Following the launch…
Dentistry
New orthodontic therapist course
The UK’s first training course for orthodontic therapists has begun at the Leeds Dental Institute. The students will complete a…
Dentistry
Business views sought by GDC
The General Dental Council is looking for views on its draft guidance for registrants concerning their responsibilities when acting in…
Dentistry
Claiming CPD at Showcase
The British Dental Trade Association has released details on how delegates to this year’s Showcase can claim their Continuing Professional…
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The new patient initial assessment
It is very important to carry out a thorough and accurate dental assessment. This will help in the treatment planning…
Dentistry
Removal of a buried lower third molar
This patient was a 53-year-old female with a repeated pain history associated with her unerupted third molar. The referring practitioner…
Dentistry
Securing cover
Shopping around for motor and home insurance has become much easier in recent years. You can get quotes by phone…
Dentistry
First-year report ‘justifies concerns’
The government’s first-year report on the new NHS dental contract has confirmed the controversial reforms have failed to increase access…
Dentistry
New-contract inquiry to be launched
MPs are to launch an inquiry into the government’s controversial dental reforms. The Commons Health Select Committee plans to kick-off…
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