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Government Future Forum “Sensible Line” says BDA
Following the recent report from the government regarding future changes, or the “Future Forum report” on the Health and Social Care Bill, the British Dental Association has shown its support. The Bill has shown support for the return of control of the commissioning of dental care to the NHS Commissioning Board, a position the body […]
Heart Infection Caused by Cavity Causing Bacteria
Scientists have discovered that bacteria usually only be found in the mouth, and causing troubles such as cavities, is also linked to the heart infection known as endocarditis. The disease can sometimes prove lethal and following this worrying discovery professionals and experts are calling for a means of screening patients for the infection. Although the […]
Help on the Horizon for Snoring Children and Craniofacial Growth
Research presented at the 20th anniversary of the Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) has shown that children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids who wore an oral appliance for six months were prone to improvement in craniofacial growth, enlargement of pharyngeal dimensions, improved breathing during sleep and a decline in snoring. […]
Two Hundred Thousand Pounds of Funding Up for Grabs
Funding for dental research is always highly sought after, but the £200 000 that is being offered to the successful applicant (or applicants) by the Shirley Glasston Hughes Trust Fund is certain to be highly contested for by many would be researchers. The Shirley Glasstone Hughes Trust Fund is urging any and all competitors to […]
Big Screen Star Cured of Dental Fear by Dentist
Jennifer Anniston, star of hit TV series Friends and the soon to be released film, Horrible Bosses (in which she plays a dentist) claims her dentist uses unorthodox methods to help anxious and fearful dental patients whenever they had an appointment. The 42 year old star answered questions about her role in Horrible Bosses and […]
20th U.K. Anniversary for Henry Schein
The health care big shot, Henry Schein, is celebrating the company’s 20th anniversary of operating within the UK. Henry Schein is the largest provider of health care products and services, which are used by the health care sector, dental practices and office based practitioners. The impressive occasion took place in the headquarters building of the […]
Brush Baby Win 2011 Innovation Award
We all know the importance of a baby’s oral health, especially when their teeth start to come through. One mother has taken her child’s oral health into her own hands and started her own company to focus on the oral health of babies. Dominique Tillen founded Brush Baby in 2008 after being inspired to improve […]
Seminar of Dental Giants
A highly anticipated dental seminar is soon to be held, featuring a debate between dental legends, Dr Paul Tipton and Dr Gary Unterbrink. Hosted by Dr David Winkler at the Royal College of Physicians, London, the debate will be on the ethical questions of aesthetics, with a focus on dental aesthetics due to a discount […]
Salary Sacrifice more a Benefit than a Sacrifice
Dental employers now have the option to use something known as a Salary Sacrifice, and before any employees groan with fear over cuts to their wages, it isn’t going to affect any salaries. This may warrant the question of “why name it Salary Sacrifice?” but the scheme may be able to increase the wages of […]
Businesses Better off in Employees Hands?
Many of us know John Lewis as a reliable, friendly and respectable retail shop. It is known to be a customer favourite and is a store that has not only survived the credit crunch, but even when some of its rivals have gone bust it seems to be thriving. How is this possible? Some people […]
