A whole new programme has been added to the Saturday of Dentistry LIVE, The Young Dentist Foundation, presents the first in a new series of events, providing you with the tools you need to maximise your career potential. (more…)
Mouth Cancer Action Month: be part of it, wear a blue ribbon for
Early diagnosis saves lives – so join the campaign to make a difference in the UK. Take part in the Blue Ribbon Badge Appeal to raise funds and awareness of mouth cancer by selling and wearing your campaign badge with pride. Members of the public can play a part through self examination for early warning signs of mouth cancer and by being aware of risk factors such as tobacco, excess alcohol and HPV. (more…)
Toothbrushing less than twice a day linked to increased CV risk
London, UK – Individuals who do not brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, a new study shows [1].
The study was published online May 27, 2010 in BMJ; the corresponding author is Prof Richard Watt (University College London, UK). (more…)
Dental surgeons to ballot on strike action
Public dental surgeons are to be balloted on action, including possible industrial action, in the event that the HSE makes further “unilateral” changes to their terms and conditions of employment – says Irish Times
The decision to ballot members was taken today by national committee of the public dental surgeons’ group of the Irish Dental Association. (more…)
Best Young Dentist UK
Berkeley Clinic
Our very own Dr. Mike Gow cleaned up at this years Dentistry Awards winning not only ‘Best Young Dentist Scotland 2008′, but also taking the title of ‘Best Young Dentist UK 2008′. The glasgow dentist ‘done good’!! (more…)
13 February 2010 – Young Dentist Conference
Organised by Dental Protection, the BDA and BDJ, this year’s fourth Young Dentist Conference will take place on Saturday 13 February 2010. (more…)
Young Dentists explore the issue of ‘Worth’ with their Peers
Recently qualified dentists at this year’s Young Dentist Conference spent the day discussing their concerns about their future within dentistry, with a panel of other young business people at a similar stage in a variety of careers as well as with fellow dentists.
The expert panel of speakers included Neal Raval, a newly qualified dentist now working in Germany, Saaqib Ali winner of the FMC Young Dentist of the Year Award and James Hamill, a Northern Irish Dentist with an award winning practice. (more…)
Bad Breath Linked To Bacteria That Cause Stomach Ulcer And Cancer
New research from Japan found bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer living in the mouths of some people with bad breath, even though they did not show signs of stomach illnesses.
The study was the work of Dr Nao Suzuki from Fukuoka Dental College in Fukuoka, Japan and colleagues and is published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. (more…)
NHS sick joke
THE NHS boss in charge of the filthy hospital where up to 1,200 patients died in �appalling� care has a new job — as a top health WATCHDOG so the SUN.
Cynthia Bower will start on APRIL FOOLS’ DAY — in a move branded a �cruel joke� by relatives who lost loved ones.
Her appointment emerged as PM Gordon Brown yesterday apologised for the �inexcusable� failings at Stafford Hospital. (more…)
Stafford Hospital scandal: ‘We were right all along,’ say grieving families
A shocking report by the Healthcare Commission highlighted low staffing levels, inadequate nursing and a lack of equipment and leadership at the hospital. Patients were left lying in soiled beds and some were so dehydrated they had to drink out of flower vases. (more…)
