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Can selfies improve oral health care skills?

According to a new study, recording smart phone video ‘selfies’ of tooth brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques. 

To floss or not to floss?

Following news that there is a lack of evidence that using dental floss is beneficial to oral health, the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) are highlighting the continued...

The benefits of interdental cleaning

Following the recent announcement that the US government is withdrawing its recommendation to floss from its dietary guidelines, based on the lack of definitive scientific studies to prove its...

Expanding CPD horizons

Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Listerine, are delighted to announce new online content, to help support the ongoing CPD needs of dental healthcare professionals in improving and maintaining the oral...

Implant dentistry course dates

In association with Eddie Scher and Joe Omar, General Medical is pleased to be able to offer a one day training course, covering two innovative areas of implant dentistry and designed to help...

Commitment to professionalism

PFM Dental has been accepted as a member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), which sets standards for the sourcing of commercial funding. 

Surgical speciality appointment

The Dental Directory has bolstered its team with the appointment of Gemma Osment into the role of surgical speciality manager.

DFT shortfall

The British Dental Association (BDA) has condemned the likely shortage of Dental Foundation Training (DFT) places this September.

Research into audio visual distraction for dental phobia

Watching cartoons through video glasses during dental treatment could help lessen children’s anxiety and distress as well as reducing disruptive behaviour, according to a randomised controlled trial...

Distributor named for new technology

BioMin Technologies Ltd, the spin out company from Queen Mary University of London established to commercialise their mineral releasing Bioglass technology, has appointed Trycare as its exclusive...

Have you checked out your supply chain?

If you were buying a car, would you make sure it was genuine, that you were buying from a reputable dealer, the paperwork was in order, and that the warranty was watertight?

Stars in alignment

Actress Georgia-May Foote, who was a finalist in the 2015 Strictly Come Dancing, and found stardom in the leading TV soap Coronation Street, will take on the iconic role of Holly Golightly in...

Campaign success

The European Federation of Periodontology is delighted to report an excellent level of activity across Europe in support of its European Day of Periodontology on May 12, 2016 – designed to raise...

“Unsafe tooth whitening is putting the public at serious risk”

Following an increasing trend for teeth whitening procedures in the UK, the Oral Health Foundation is highlighting the serious risks that consumers are taking by opting for illegal and unsafe...

Business lessons from British companies

Business classes can only teach you so much about being successful. In the end the very best advice will come from those who have been there and have learned along the way.