Here’s an excerpt from the most recent UNW Dental Bulletin written by Alan Suggett and his team. I see little evidence to the contrary, in fact things are getting worse for some but not for all. To contact Alan & UNW: 0191 243 6009 07860 2460718 alansuggett@unw.co.uk http://www.unw.co.uk A perfect storm for dental associates? AContinue reading “A perfect storm for dental associates? Alan Suggett’s opinion piece”
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A Multidisciplinary Approach To TMD Problems
Upcoming Course in Central London A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TMD PROBLEMS FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2012 AT HOLIDAY INN, WELBECK STREET, OXFORD CIRCUS, LONDON, TEL: 0207 316 4663 PROGRAMME 08:30 – 09:00 Registration – tea/coffee 09:00 – 09:30 RICHARD DEAN – Is a general practitioner with special interest in occlusal, TMJ problems, and dental orthopaedics– ANContinue reading “A Multidisciplinary Approach To TMD Problems”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #5 – Japanese invention could end tooth decay
Japanese invention could end tooth decay From Dentistry IQ Scientists in Japan have created a microscopically thin film that can coat individual teeth to prevent decay or to make them appear whiter, the chief researcher said. The “tooth patch” is a hard-wearing and ultra-flexible material made from hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in tooth enamel, thatContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #5 – Japanese invention could end tooth decay”
Private dental school to open
From the Independent Britain’s first private dental school will open next September. The school, which will take 100 students a year on a five-year course costing £180,000, is expected to be the forerunner of many more private institutions offering specialist degree courses. Based in Leicester, it is the result of a joint venture by theContinue reading “Private dental school to open”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #4 – New Discovery Related To Gum Disease
From Medical News Today New Discovery Related To Gum Disease A University of Louisville scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a natural signaling (sic) pathway of the enzyme GSK3b, which plays an important role in directing the immune response. The discovery of UofL School ofContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #4 – New Discovery Related To Gum Disease”
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The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #3 – Coconut oil could combat tooth decay
From the BBC website. Coconut oil could combat tooth decay Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research. Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the growth of Streptococcus bacteria – a major cause of tooth decay. Tooth decayContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #3 – Coconut oil could combat tooth decay”
Gordon Christensen returns to Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Independent Dentists Dr Gordon Christensen – New Aspects of Dentistry Saturday 13th October 2012 (Registration 9.00am), Gold Cup Suite, Cheltenham Racecourse This fast moving course includes the areas of dentistry with the most activity and change in any given year. It is easily understood and has numerous summaries that help attendees to interpret theContinue reading “Gordon Christensen returns to Gloucestershire”
Report reveals deep decay to dentists’ pay, says BDA
22 August, 2012 Report reveals deep decay to dentists’ pay, says BDA Dentists in England and Wales are earning significantly less and paying more in essential costs and expenses than three years ago, according to new figures published by the NHS Information Centre today. The British Dental Association (BDA) says the report, Dental Earnings andContinue reading “Report reveals deep decay to dentists’ pay, says BDA”
Poll reveals dental patients just want to talk
From Dentistry Poll reveals dental patients just want to talk 15th Aug 2012 New research from the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) reveals a significant proportion of patients (20%) are ‘warm’ to a variety of elective treatments although currently awareness of available treatments is quite low. The BDTA commissioned Bray Leino, one of the UK’sContinue reading “Poll reveals dental patients just want to talk”
The Incisal Edge 