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Good results for the wrong reasons
I can think of two good things resulting from government intervention that relate to dental health, but sadly nothing to…
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Ideal master apical file size
In my lectures, one question arises more than any other: ‘How large do you instrument your cases?’ In response, this…
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Keen for dentistry
Ann Keen has been confirmed as the health department’s ministerial team member responsible for dentistry, replacing Rosie Winterton. Ms Keen,…
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People power
Public opinion will be sought about NHS dental services in Cumbria following the launch of a new campaign. The county’s…
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Wait is over for orthodontic patients
Patients in north Yorkshire who have had their orthodontic treatment delayed for months are finally being seen. The cash-strapped North…
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Facelift for oral health initiative
Wrigley has revamped its UK oral health education programme for 2007, bringing it in line with the scheme in the…
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The learning practice
With the introduction of enhanced professional status for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) as a result of expanded GDC registration, it…
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Comprehensive marketing solutions
Q. The hairdressing salon across the road from my practice has leaflets in a box just outside their front door.…
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New assessment provides flexible CPD
Dental care professionals (DCPs) have a new opportunity to gain continuing professional development through an innovative assessment unveiled by the…
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Dentist bomb trial ends in no verdict
The trial of a former dentist who was accused of plotting to make bombs intended to endanger life has ended…
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Windfall for Bolton PCT
Health chiefs in Bolton will pump almost £1m into dental services to ease the growing crisis in the area. Just…
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Toxic toothpaste sold in UK
Fake toothpaste contaminated with a potentially dangerous toxic chemical has been sold in the UK, the British medicines regulator has…
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Kevin Lewis column
Regular columnist Kevin Lewis ponders how, in these diverse times, defining the term ‘dentistry’ is becoming more and more difficult.…
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Holmes wins prestigious award
Sharon Holmes of the Dental Arts Studios in London has won the BDPMA & 3M ESPE Practice Manager Award 2007.…
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Mixed reactions for Winterton
The news that Rosie Winterton will be replaced as minister for dentistry was met with mixed reactions in political circles.…
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John Chope column
John Chope explains the importance of making sure your DCPs are registered before it’s too late. Are your DCPs registered…
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The art of relaxation
So the exams are over for another year. Goodbye hours spent indoors studying, hello lazy days in the sunshine (the…
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Steroid injection and TMJ washout
This patient was seen on referral for ongoing left-sided temporomandibular joint pain. The pain and stiffness of the joint (TMJ)…
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Word perfect
Excellent verbal skills are a key ingredient to the success of dental practices. ‘One cannot not communicate’, as the old…
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