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Public Health Minister Joe Fitzpatrick claims it isn’t possible to estimate spend on reducing health inequalities. He claims work has taken place across a significant number of strategies and policies making it impossible to work out. The revelations come after Adam Tomkins, MSP for Glasgow, submitted a written question to ministers. ‘There is a large … Continued
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Kevin Lewis will be one of the headline speakers at the inaugural Edinburgh Dentistry Show on the 22 June. Mr Lewis is the consultant editor for Dentistry magazine and has lectured in over 30 countries. His lecture is titled ‘The magnificent seven – how to keep patients happy and lawyers poor’. ‘I am fortunate enough to have been … Continued
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Paul Stone has been announced as a speaker at this year’s Edinburgh Dentistry Show on 22 June. He will be discussing recent developments in bone regeneration for implants, with an emphasis on avoiding autogenous bone block harvesting. The lecture will focus on appropriate use of biomaterials and the adjunctive role of other biological processes to enhance healing. ‘The … Continued
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Air quality improved significantly in Scottish jails the week after a smoking ban was introduced. Second-hand smoke levels dropped by 81% in the week, despite fears prisoners would stockpile cigarettes before the ban. Improvements were recorded in all 15 jails across Scotland. ‘Our study shows improvements in the levels of second-hand smoke in every prison … Continued
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FMC is offering one year’s enhanced CPD*, covering all eight GDC recommended topics, at the Edinburgh Dentistry Show. There’s now less than eight weeks until the first Edinburgh Dentistry Show. And just by attending delegates can receive a year’s free subscription to CPD Dentistry (or the relevant CPD title). ‘We’re trying to make this exhibition as useful as … Continued
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Multi-buy promotions of high-sugar breakfast cereals should be banned, ministers are being urged under a new anti-obesity drive. Dr Ruth Campbell, consultant dietician, told the Scottish Government parents are unaware of the high sugar content in some cereals. She is asking that some breakfast products should come under the same classification as cakes and sweets. … Continued
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Tariq Bashir has been announced as a speaker at this year’s Edinburgh Dentistry Show on 22 June. His lecture, titled Anterior composites – tips and tricks, will help attendees improve their anterior composites in everyday practice. ‘I am excited to be involved with the inaugural Edinburgh Dentistry Show,’ Mr Bashir said. ‘I am looking forward … Continued
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Autograph Aligners presents its four tips to success when taking photographs and its newest patient campaign – #myautographsmile. Photography has always been considered to be an important part of dentistry, and thanks to digital technology, documenting and promoting treatments with professional looking images is now easier and more convenient than ever. In the face of … Continued
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Dentistry Scotland would like to keep you up to date with the latest reps around Scotland. In this issue we speak to Allan Wright, rep for A-dec. Dentistry Scotland (DS): What exactly is your role within A-dec? Allan Wright (AW): I have recently been appointed the role of territory manager for A-dec in the Republic … Continued
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