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 December 2000

Goto December 2000 Articles

Dentsply International Announces Agreement to Acquire Friadent GmbH

Above inflation pay rises announced for NHS staff

Journal of Periodontology finds that oral piercing can cause localized gingival recession

GDC seeks views of the Profession regarding its Constitution

Study Finds Genetic Basis for Risk of Periodontal Disease


 November 2000

Goto November 2000 Articles

Software of Excellence acquires UK Software Business from Henry Schein

Telegraph Article reports on proposed changes for children's orthodontic treatment, plus BDA comment.

BBC reports Dentist to treat Walruses in Moscow Zoo

Nobel Biocare launches Brånemark System Novum - new teeth in one day on one visit

American Dental Association announces internet alliance with rdental.com

GDC votes for constitutional reform

Boots Dentalcare launches new dental website

UK Dentists join fight against NHS fraud

Sulzer Medica to acquire Paragon Implant Company

UK Government names sites for 49 new dental access centres

Zila Europe Reports UK OraTest(R) Developments

Guardian newspaper article discusses UK NHS dentist shortage


 October 2000

Goto October 2000 Articles

GDC advertises for the position of Chief Executive and Registrar

Research shows Poor Oral Health Increases Stroke Risk

Oasis Healthcare PLC announces practice acquisition

BDA calls for UK Government action to overcome shortage of dentists and improve access to NHS dentistry

Strauman Technology Center opens in Waldenburg

GDC introduces credit card payments for annual retention fee

£500,000 boost for NHS dentistry in Birmingham

BDA appoints new chief executive

Smithkline Beecham To Purchase Block Drug For $1.24 Billion

Systematic review of water fluoridation published by BMJ

3M Enters Agreement to Combine Dental Products Division and ESPE


 September 2000

Goto September 2000 Articles

Study finds Number Of Broken Dental Appointments Drops When White Envelopes Used Rather Than Brown

Study suggests little or no connection between periodontal disease and risk of coronary heart disease

'Modernising NHS Dentistry' report released by UK Dept. of Health receives mixed response

Irish government approves proposal to increase non-consultant hospitals doctors from India and Pakistan

Low Dietary Vitamin C Can Increase Risk for Periodontal Disease

BDHF condemns "The Dentist Chair" web story

Oasis Healthcare PLC announces new acquisition

British Dental Association respond to New Scientist article on waterlines

The Medical House PLC floats on Alternative Investment Market (AIM)


 August 2000

Goto August 2000 Articles

Royal College of Surgeons of England calls for applications for lay members for new patient advisory group on dental practice.

Cocoa Bean Husk (CBH) extract may improve caries prevention
 (the "chocolate a day keeps the dentist away" story!)

Action Plan for Dental Services in Scotland Published

Philips to acquire Optiva Corporation

Scottish Health Minister Pledges Brighter Future For Nation's Teeth

'The Mouth Is the Mirror to Overall Health'

Call for Better Understanding of Jaw Problems

Henry Schein Inc. appoints new senior dental executive


 July 2000

Goto July 2000 Articles

British Dental Association (BDA) challenges Nissan Motor's leaflet campaign

'A Conscious Decision' report released by UK Dept. of Health

Transacsys plc launches t-dental web site

Smile-on.com e-commerce store opens for business

British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) appoints new president

British Dental Association (BDA) challenges Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling against Ribena ToothKind

Avon Health Authority successful in bid for funds to set up dental access centres in Bristol, Bath and Radstock

Oasis Healthcare plc announces intention to float on Alternative Investment Market (AIM)

UK Internet site dedicated to dental recruitment launched

American Dental Association (ADA) reaffirms pro Fluoridation stance


 June 2000

Goto June 2000 Articles

Two US Companies to Develop Oral Fluid Test for Hepatitis C

International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium Announces "Working Draft" of Human Genome

Most comprehensive study ever undertaken linking oral health and
the diet and nutrition of young people in Britain published

World Health Organisation (WHO) Assesses the World's Health Systems

British Dental Association releases average figures for NHS dentists' income

Irish Minister Launches First Online Surgical Training Programme

Properties of ‘whitening’ toothpaste examined

New subsidiary brings Computer Aided Learning arm to The Medical House Group

GDC - Three new specialist lists opened

Boots announces continuing expansion of dental services


 May 2000

Goto May 2000 Articles

Degussa-Hüls is bringing its dental operations together in a new subsidiary

Refined NASA LASER technology may replace dentists drill

Study points to smoking as major cause of gum disease

The Dental Directory awarded contract by Boots

Bone produced from skin and gum tissue could simplify grafting

DERWeb sold to The Medical House Group

US Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health Finds Profound Disparities in Nation's Populations

GDC acts to modernise and strengthen fitness to practise procedures

GDC - Performance review for dental profession


 April 2000

Goto April 2000 Articles

Recertification Scheme for the Dental Profession launched by GDC

Dental researchers find obesity linked to gum disease

Finding Carotid Plaque on a standard dental X-ray may predict fatal heart attack or stroke

Paper becomes passé - the age of the electronic curriculum arrives for dental students

 

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