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| Dental awards celebrate 10th anniversary
18th Mar 2010 The Premier Awards – originally created to reward dental professionals who recognise the importance of patient safety within the dental practice – is celebrating its 10th anniversary. read more |
| School's out for tooth-rotting sugary snacks
18th Mar 2010 A new study reveals children are eating healthier lunches at school. read more |
| British Society of Periodontology celebrates 60 years
18th Mar 2010 This year marks 60 years of the British Society of Periodontology, founded in 1949 to promote the art and science of periodontology. read more |
| Indemnity costs cut for non-surgical cosmetic treatment
18th Mar 2010 Dental Protection has announced that, with effect from April 2010, the use of injectable, non-permanent cosmetic procedures can be indemnified within normal subscription categories at no additional cost, subject to certain conditions. read more |
| WIN 1 of 5 free places to bleaching seminar!
17th Mar 2010 As a dental professional making a conscience effort to stay up to date, here’s a chance to attend The bleaching interface 2010 free of charge. read more |
| NHS dentistry pilot launches in PCT of Steele’s cohort
17th Mar 2010 Cumbria – where NHS dentistry review team member Eric Rooney is the consultant in dental public health – is to be one of the first pilot site primary care trusts (PCTs) to trial review leader Jimmy Steele’s recommendation. read more |
| Preventive research award for dental care professionals
17th Mar 2010 Colgate and The Oral & Dental Research Trust are inviting applications for the Colgate DCP Research Awards for research conducted by dental care professionals (DCP). read more |
| Scientists closer to solving puzzle of tooth formation
16th Mar 2010 Scientists have created a computer model reproducing variation in complex structures like teeth and organs. read more |
| News feature: Managing periodontal disease and empowering patients
15th Mar 2010 Periodontal disease is one of most challenging and problematic of clinical issues for a plethora of reasons: the diagnosis is often difficult, the treatment inadequately remunerated by the NHS and most patients are unaware of it. read more |
| Gossip magazines reveal Jessica Simpson's bad dental hygiene
15th Mar 2010 US pop singer Jessica Simpson says she barely brushes her teeth, choosing instead to use antiseptic mouthwash for her dental hygiene efforts. read more |
| Early births reduced by gum disease treatment
10th Mar 2010 A new study has revealed the strongest suggestion yet that successful treatment of periodontal disease reduces the number of premature babies. read more |
| Poor dental health flags up meths users
5th Mar 2010 Severe dental problems in otherwise healthy young people could be a sign of methamphetamine addiction, a new study suggests. read more |
| Oral health charity backs No Smoking Day
5th Mar 2010 The UK’s leading mouth cancer charity has urged the UK public to kick their smoking habit and cut the risk of cancer ahead of next Wednesday's No Smoking Day campaign. read more |
| Job loss fears bring on teeth-grinding woes
5th Mar 2010 A growing number of patients are suffering with bruxism due to stresses brought on by the recession. read more |
| A dental endoscope just for you
5th Mar 2010 Although there have been great advances in technology and procedures for dentistry, dentists are still faced with the traditional issues of trying to work within a very confined space. read more |
| Dental hygienist gets fruity with brush design
2nd Mar 2010 A teething toothbrush designed by a dental hygienist looks set to encourage good dental hygiene from an early age but also offering gentle gum massage and help when teething. read more |
| 'Beer' pressure means people drinking more
1st Mar 2010 Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds, according to a survey published for the Department of Health today. read more |
| Smoking cessation may increase diabetes risk
1st Mar 2010 Cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests that quitting the habit may actually raise diabetes risk in the short term. read more |
| Golden smile for outstanding dental nursing student
1st Mar 2010 A dental nurse from Plymouth has been voted ‘top of the class’ by a national exam board for her results and achievements while she was training. read more |
February 2010
| The World Aesthetic Congress 2010
25th Feb 2010 The UK’s leading annual aesthetic dentistry event is to be held on 11-12 June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. read more |
| Alert over zinc in denture adhesives
24th Feb 2010 A company has taken steps to warn consumers of potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of denture adhesives containing zinc. read more |
| British Association of Dental Nurses announces 'sad loss' of founder
24th Feb 2010 The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced the death of Madeleine (Bunty) Lee, nee Winter, the Association’s founder member and first secretary. read more |
| Reward points scheme from TePe acts a thank you to dentists
24th Feb 2010 Dental practices have the chance to collect reward points in a new scheme from the UK suppliers of TePe. read more |
| 'Fundamental' findings in oral cancer prediction
24th Feb 2010 The presence of certain proteins in pre-malignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, a new study reveals. read more |
| Dental practice tips for facing a market downturn
23rd Feb 2010 Software of Excellence’s National User Day Conference returns this year at two locations - The Emirates Stadium, London on 25 March and The Lowry Centre, Manchester on 24 June. read more |
| Steele pilots to champion preventive dental care
22nd Feb 2010 A new group, set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele review recommendations, is to make preventive dental care a priority. read more |
| News feature: To probe or not to probe
19th Feb 2010 ‘Prevention is better than cure,’ – this was the key message from Jonathon Schofield at his recent lecture for The South West Hygienists’ and Therapists’ Society, held at The Dental Implant Clinic, Bath. read more |
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