GCD News From Across the Web

Call for exemption from dental charges for haemophiliacs
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=1849
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Today is World Haemophilia Day and the Haemophilia Society is calling for people with bleeding disorders to become exempt from NHS dental prescription charges.
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/>They suggest this will ensure they have ready access to dental services.
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/>But the NHS claims this cannot be provided due to statutory restrictions.
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/>Chris James, chief executive of the Haemophilia Society, said: ‘The Haemophilia Society believes that it is up to specialised commissions to ensure that Trusts support haemophilia centres in offering world-class comprehensive care.
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Private Dentistry subscription offer
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=1850
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For a limited period, you can subscribe to Private Dentistry journal and get the first three issues for only £1! There are two easy options, a one-year or three-year subscription:
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/>One-year subscription (11 issues)
/>First three issues only £1, eight remaining issues at the normal price of £9.54 each
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/>Three-year subscription (33 issues)
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South Pacific, Caribbean volunteers sought
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.ada.org/includes/scripts/rss_redirect.asp?articleid=3539
San Diego--The USS Dubuque will be leaving on its Pacific Partnership 2009 humanitarian mission from San Diego June 1. Dental and other health care volunteers are sought.

“Video of the day” Alternate Papilla Tunnel Technique
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://dentistryzone.com/articles/video-of-the-day-alternate-papilla-tunnel-technique

New dental floss trials reported
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=301728&wf=33
Johnson & Johnson this month released studies suggesting that its new Reach Ultraclean floss removes more plaque than Glide and Oral-B floss. Johnson & Johnson is promoting the product's stretchiness and microgrooves.

Two-step zirconia implants debut at IDS 2009
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=301727&wf=33
Up to now, zirconia implants have been available only as single-step systems, which has limited their application. But at least five two-step zirconia implant systems were on display at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Germany, and all are expected to roll out this year.

Study: Gum disease linked to higher medical costs
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=301739&wf=33
Preliminary results from a new Cigna study support the potential association between untreated periodontal disease and increased medical costs for patients being treated for stroke or diabetes, according to the company.

Latest ADEA Opportunities for Minority Students now available
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=301740&wf=33
The American Dental Education Association's ADEA Opportunities for Minority Students in United States Dental Schools 2009-11 is now available, the organization announced.

Study: Butler prophy less abrasive
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=301738&wf=33
A recent University of Nebraska study has found that Butler Paste-Free Prophy is less abrasive on composite resin and enamel, and provides a higher-gloss finish than the paste products tested, according to Sunstar Americas, the makers of the paste.

Study: Self-ligating brackets reduce bacteria
1 year 20 weeks ago
http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=301736&wf=33
Patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets, according to a new study.