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Cfast, Skifast

Do you want to go on the UK’s hit new Short term ortho course, and have some real fun at the same time? If the answer is ‘yes’, then Skifast is for you. UK-designed and owned, and already hugely popular and successful in the US, Cfast (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth) is a fast,...

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How to… stop an Xmas dental disaster

Food plays a big part in our Christmas celebrations, adding excitement and an excuse to eat our favourite treats! Recent stats from Denplan, the UK’s leading dental payment provider, show that 74% of people consider themselves to have a good diet – but we all over-indulge at Christmas. In fact last year’s dental emergencies...

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Warning over eBay X-ray devices

The cheap imported devices could also pose a significant risk to dentists and dental nurses, health officials said. The Tianjie Dental Falcon scanners can be purchased on eBay for as little as £205, compared with around £4,000 for a safe model. Officials have confirmed that one UK-based dental practice purchased one of the dangerous...

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Sex a flop for men with poor gums

That’s according to a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Men in their thirties, who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal disease, were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems. Turkish researchers compared 80 men aged 30 to 40 with erectile dysfunction with a control group of 82...

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International Symposium success

An International Expert Symposium, which took place recently in Berlin, brought together 14 world-renowned specialists and approximately 750 participants, from 37 countries. Hosted by Ivoclar Vivadent, the Symposium, entitled, ‘All-Ceramics meets Implant Esthetics’, discussed the latest restorative materials and their clinical applications. Josef Richter, member of the Ivoclar Vivadent Corporate Management Team and chief...

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Oz leads way in tobacco ad ban

This weekend, Australia became the first country to strip all tobacco products of branding and replace them with graphic health warnings designed to reduce the number of tobacco-related deaths. The new law means all cigarettes will now be sold in olive green packets containing graphic images warning of the consequences of smoking, legislation that...

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Legal tips to avoid a thorny Xmas

It’s the season to be jolly but, says NASDAL lawyer Amanda Maskery, there can be potential for things to go wrong at Christmas. Whether it’s a party which is a little too raucous, bad weather, dealing with staff holidays or treating emergencies, Christmas brings around pressures which don’t exist at other times of the...