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Free webinar to focus on making difficult restorative cases simpler

LONDON, UK: Minimally invasive dental procedures are becoming the new forefront of dentistry, according to Dr Monik Vasant. In a free Dental Tribune Study ...

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Health secretary’s plan for prevention met with little enthusiasm

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has questioned the priorities of Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the ...

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Health professionals reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes

GLASGOW, UK: According to research presented at the recent annual National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Glasgow, 29 per cent of ...

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New study links poor toothbrushing habits to heart disease

CHICAGO, US/LONDON, UK: A new study presented during the 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions held recently has suggested that brushing ...

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BDA warns against restricting dental visits to once every two years

STIRLING, UK: A recent survey conducted by the British Dental Association (BDA) has found that a Scottish government initiative to potentially extend the ...

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Fast and easy documentation with the new Planmeca Somia intra-oral camera

HELSINKI, Finland: Finnish manufacturer of state-of-the-art 3-D digital imaging solutions Planmeca has announced Planmeca Somia, a light, slender and ...

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BOC 2019 to focus on orthodontic practice of the future

GLASGOW, UK: The British Orthodontic Society has announced that the theme of the 2019 British Orthodontic Conference (BOC), to be held in Glasgow in ...

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Interview: “The feedback we’ve received has been truly eye-opening”

Despite often being overlooked by some dental professionals, dental loupes can provide clinicians with better visibility of the patient’s mouth and reduce...

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Study supports use of preventative antibiotic use in high-risk patients

SHEFFIELD, UK: Currently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend that dentists should generally not use ...

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Managing a dental practice: Jimmy’s story

Jimmy* stood shyly on my doorstop and asked, “Can we go for a pint Alun?” This wasn’t the normal way for a client to start our work together, but I ...

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Residents line up for hours to register with dentist in Wales

LLANGOLLEN, UK: Hundreds of residents of the small Welsh town of Llangollen were photographed last week waiting for hours on end to register with a new NHS ...

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Interview: “Team work makes the dream work”

Despite having only qualified as a dental hygienist relatively recently, Anna Middleton has quickly developed a loyal customer base across multiple ...

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New adhesive prevents dental caries around orthodontic brackets

LONDON, UK: Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have produced a new dental adhesive for bonding orthodontic brackets that protects the tooth ...

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Global 3-D printing market to reach US$9.7 billion by 2025

LONDON, UK: The global dental 3-D printing market is expected to grow to US$9.7 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The ...

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Interview: It’s time to get on board with digital technology

More than 200,000 children and adults in the UK commenced orthodontic treatment in 2017. One of the most common forms of treatment is the Invisalign Clear ...

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Starting Well drive encourages young children to visit dentist

LONDON, UK: It can sometimes feel like dentists are fighting a losing battle when it comes to children’s oral health, especially given that recent figures...

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Brexit—What can dentistry expect?

Time flies, doesn’t it? It seemed that the British government and the EU had all the time in the world to agree to terms for leaving and a potential ...

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“ORTHORA 200s are the Rolls Royces of orthodontic chairs”

“We wanted a modern practice with an industrial touch: concrete floors, wood, steel furniture, black and white,” Dr Boris Dominicus says as he welcomes ...

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UK dentist assists displaced refugees in Lebanon

NORWICH, UK: Dr Gautam Sharma, owner of a dental practice in Norfolk, has just returned from a mission to Lebanon, where he and other volunteers provided ...

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BDA representatives elected to serve in FDI World Dental Federation

LONDON, UK: Two of the leading members of the British Dental Association (BDA) have been elected to serve in the FDI World Dental Federation at this ...

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Henry Schein supports dental outreach to Moldovan children in need

GILLINGHAM, UK: For the second consecutive year, Henry Schein UK has provided dental supplies to a team from North Carolina in the US providing treatment to...

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Interview: “Clear, step-by-step instructions are essential for long-term success”

Dental professionals should be empowered to instruct and motivate their patients to maintain proper oral hygiene. ITOP, short for individually trained oral ...

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Philips to launch ProtectiveClean range at BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: The BDIA Dental Showcase, to be held from 4 to 6 October at ExCeL London, will provide the backdrop for the latest product launch by Philips ...

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Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future holds summit at FDI 2018

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) held its ninth annual summit on 7 September during the recent FDI World Dental ...

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Anglo-Saxon teeth could help identify modern health issues, study finds

BRADFORD, UK: Unlike bones, children’s teeth continue to grow during periods of undernourishment and record high nitrogen values, providing a kind of ...

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Restoring the coral reef with CURAPROX

Marinecultures.org is a small, donor-funded organisation whose mission is to help protect and manage the coral reefs while improving the living conditions ...

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Interview: Smartphones can be a useful resource for dentists

According to the UK's Office of Communications, 78 per cent of British people own a smartphone. Needless to say, these devices have changed how many people,...

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Interview: “Social dentistry goes further”

As dentistry has grown more focused on biological processes and surgical treatments, the social determinants of health—the conditions in which we are ...

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Newly released denture guidelines shed light on correct maintenance and cleaning

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As populations age, the number of people who need advice on the best denture care will rise over the coming years. Therefore, new ...

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Outstanding imaging with Planmeca CBCT units

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As a global leader in digital imaging, Planmeca provides a range of solutions designed to suit all imaging needs. All of the ...

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