‘Happy’ patients fail to check dentists’ credentials
2011-12-14
New figures reveal that most dental patients are happy with the sevice they get. But many fail to check whether their dentist or dental care
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‘NHS contract’ practices highly prized in market
2011-12-14
Practices with NHS contracts are highly prized in the sales market, research reveals. And bankers are now much happier to lend to dentists on a purchase
Oral surgery protocol aids heart patients on warfarin
2011-12-14
An oral surgery protocol to control bleeding for heart patients taking anticoagulant medications has shown positive results, according to a study in the Journal of
Multispectral LEDs shed light on oral cancer
2011-12-14
Multispectral imaging has long been used for space-based analysis of environmental conditions, crop management, and urban growth. Can this same advanced technology improve the ability
Implantology education… as you like it
2011-12-14
There is something for everyone in the 2012 dental implantology education programme on www.courses4implants.com. The online prospectus enables dental professionals to ‘pick and mix’ a
Enzyme-infused foam fights bad breath
2011-12-13
Orabrush has added a new item to its product line: Orabrush Tongue Foam powered by Orazyme, an enzyme-infused foam that works with the company’s tongue
Hygienist charged with $14K Medicaid fraud
2011-12-13
A Rainier, WA, dental hygienist allegedly stole more than $14,500 from the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Medicaid program, according to an
Parents sue after teen dies after third-molar surgery
2011-12-13
The parents of a Maryland teenager who died after a routine third-molar extraction are suing the anesthesiologist and oral surgeon who performed the procedure for
Setting Priorities for the Profession
2011-12-13
Body Dr. Robert MacGregor As the end of the calendar year and mid-point of my presidency approaches, I would like to reflect on the past
Hand sanitizer improves skin’s moisture barrier
2011-12-13
Biotech company fiteBac SkinCare, which has developed an antimicrobial intellectual property platform technology, has launched a new hand sanitizer called fiteBac SkinCare germicidal hand softening
Operation NANOOK 2011 Dental Outreach Initiative, Resolute Bay, Nunavut
2011-12-13
Body Corporal Kelly Zseder treats a CF Ranger in the Canadian Forces field clinic. Resolute Bay is located on Cornwallis Island in the territory of
Xylitol for Preventing Ear Infections in Children
2011-12-13
Body Xylitol might help guard against ear infections in healthy young children, according to initial evidence published in a Cochrane review conducted by University of