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Published: Monday, 11 April 2016 07:57
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The British Orthodontic Society is warning against websites offering DIY orthodontic treatment because of the risk they pose. A statement has been posted on the BOS websitewhich strongly advises against any treatment which bypasses a consultation with an orthodontist or dentist. Richard George, BOS Director of External Relations, said the Society is very concerned that people who don’t see a clinician for diagnosis and treatment planning might suffer damage to their teeth.
Read more: BOS warns public against ‘DIY braces’
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Published: Thursday, 07 April 2016 07:37
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has issued an open letter to General Dental Council chair Bill Moyes, in response to his recent comment piece: A new era of dental regulation. Mick Armstrong, Chair of the BDA said: “This profession wants nothing more than an effective and efficient regulator, but that journey will only begin when the GDC can show it is capable of confronting some hard truths. Sadly this recent article revealed its leadership is unwilling to even start down that road.”
Read more: BDA attacks GDC Chair
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Published: Wednesday, 06 April 2016 07:42
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New research, published in the online journal BMJ Open, describes the sugar content of fruit drinks, natural juices and smoothies, in particular, as "unacceptably high." A smoothie could contain as much as 13 g/100 ml, equivalent to around 2.5 tsps in a 3.5-oz serving, or approximately two thirds to a half of a child's recommended daily sugar intake.
Read more: Sugar content of fruit drinks, natural juices and smoothies, is unacceptably high
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Published: Tuesday, 05 April 2016 07:31
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Bacteria lurking in the water lines at the dentist's office are tougher than we thought, according to a new paper published in Water Research. The study reveals that the disinfectants recommended by companies that manufacture the water lines don't actually shift all the bacteria in the lines, which means they're never completely clean.
Read more: Warning over bacterial biofilms in waterlines
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Published: Monday, 04 April 2016 07:37
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The first patients were welcomed into the new Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry on March 31. Following completion of construction last month, a detailed plan has been implemented to ensure the smooth transition of both staff and equipment from the existing site to its new home in Edgbaston. Professor Phil Lumley, Head of the School of Dentistry said: “The facilities within the new building will be a state-of-the-art new home for our world-class teaching and research, as the next generation of dentists and dental specialists are trained here”.
Read more: New Birmingham dental school opens for patients
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Published: Monday, 04 April 2016 07:37
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The Local Government Association (LGA), representing more than 370 councils in England and Wales, is warning about dangerous DIY teeth whitening kits containing bleaching agents that massively exceed the maximum legal levels and are putting people's health at risk. The GDC has welcomed the LGA’s statement.
Read more: Town Halls warn about dangerous DIY teeth whitening kits
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Published: Friday, 01 April 2016 06:56
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A new survey from British Dental Association (BDA) shows that the payment system at the heart of NHS dentistry is failing patients in the most need. It shows that 93% of dentists say government targets standing in the way of treating patients in most need and leading NHS dentists have called on Prime Minister to put prevention at heart of service after ‘lost decade’
Read more: BDA says contract is failing patients after 10 years
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Published: Friday, 01 April 2016 01:25
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Two consultant grade dental surgeons are facing erasure from the Dental Register following the performing of ‘Frankensteinian surgical treatment' at an NHS hospital.
In a Fitness to Practice hearing at the General Dental Council, Maxillofacial Surgeon Mr Albert Tatlock, 66, and Orthodontist Mr Kenneth Barlow, 59, are charged with gross professional misconduct following a two year-long investigation.
Read more: Shocking GDC Case
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Published: Thursday, 31 March 2016 07:33
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The BDA has issued advice to its members on changes to the hazardous waste regulations which come into force on April 1, 2016 for practices in England. Two aspects are changing:
- You will no longer need to register your premises with the Environment Agency.
- The format of the unique consignment note code, which appears on every consignment note, will change.
Read more: Hazardous Waste Regulations to change
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