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One in four dentists suffers stress

Details: Published: Wednesday, 11 April 2012 12:49; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2295

Almost one in four NHS dentists has suffered from work-related stress in the last year, according to a new survey. The annual NHS Staff Survey revealed 23% of respondents had endured the work-related illness. In addition, 10% say they have been victims of discrimination and a further 13% endured harassment, bullying or abuse from patients in the past 12 months.

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Online registration opens for Showcase

Details: Published: Wednesday, 11 April 2012 12:45; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2073

Delegates are now able to register online for their ticket to BDTA Dental Showcase, which takes place at ExCel London from 4-6 October 2012. Registration is free and can be completed easily online at www.dentalshowcase.com and you will instantly receive your free e-ticket for this year’s event.

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ADA and FDI call for global action on oral disease

Details: Published: Friday, 06 April 2012 14:17; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1674

In a meeting at the American Dental Association headquarters in Chicago, the ADA, FDI World Dental Federation, and dental associations around the world urged their respective governments and the United Nations (U.N.) to recognise and address the global impact of oral disease. "When we improve the nation's oral health, we help improve their overall health," said William Calnon, DDS, president of the ADA.

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Music while you brush

Details: Published: Thursday, 05 April 2012 19:37; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2818

Dentist Ben Underwood has developed a unique app to encourage people to spend the correct time brushing their teeth. It is called BrushDJ and can be downloaded on to Android or Apple devices. The app plays 2 minutes of music taken at random from the device’s music library, as well as reminding the user when they should take care of their oral hygiene.

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DPA starts fightback

Details: Published: Thursday, 05 April 2012 11:20; Written by Tony Jacobs; Hits: 2595

Following the apparent transfer of the management of the Dental Professionals' Association [DPA] to CODE, the membership of DPA has announced an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held in central London on April 21st to debate motions against the takeover.

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Some dentists can celebrate budget: NASDAL

Details: Published: Tuesday, 03 April 2012 17:23; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2551

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) says that high earning dentists have reason to celebrate following the announcement by Chancellor George Osborne that the 50% income tax rate on earnings over £150,000 will reduce to 45% from April 2013.

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Final changes to NHS pensions published

Details: Published: Friday, 30 March 2012 10:48; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2594

The Government has published the final details of its proposed changes to the NHS pension scheme in England and Wales. This follows months of discussions between the health service unions and the Department of Health. Discussions are now at an end and the unions are returning to their Executives to consider the offer.

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GDC told to prioritise oral cancer detection

Details: Published: Tuesday, 27 March 2012 09:22; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2291

Speaking in response to a question in the House of Lords by dentist Baroness Gardner of Parkes, Earl Howe said that he was asking the General Dental Council (GDC) to increase the priority given to the detection of oral cancer, and to include it as a recommended topic in continuing professional development (CPD) for dentists. There is to be a public consultation on the GDC’s proposals in 2012.

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Professor warns of fruit juice dangers to teeth

Details: Published: Monday, 26 March 2012 12:54; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2382

Kathy Harley, Dean of the Dental Faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons and a consultant in paediatric dentistry, has warned that half of five-year-olds had signs of wear to their tooth enamel. She warned that children who are encouraged to drink large amounts of fruit juice as part of their 'five a day' could be damaging their teeth.

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