Book review - p11

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Summer Diary - p11

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Spotlight on hygienists - p12

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Registration FAQ - pp17 - 18

In 2006 all PCDs must register with the General Dental Council (GDC). Vital has compiled answers from various GDC sources to frequently asked questions about the registration process.

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PCD groups in profile - pp19 - 22

Professionals Complementary to Dentistry (PCDs) have become highly valued members of the dental team. Their importance has been recognised by the government with plans for statutory registration to be discussed in Parliament later this year. Here we profile the main PCD groups and their leaders and ask them to explain the benefits of compulsory registration.

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Educating hygienists in Scotland - pp23 - 25

A revealing study on dental hygienists in Scotland by President of the British Dental Hygienists' Association Margaret Ross. Adapted for Vital by Kate Maynard.

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Acupuncture takes the pain out of dentistry - pp27 - 29

More and more dentists are combining the ancient Chinese therapy acupuncture with modern dentistry techniques to help patients cope with conditions from anxiety to pain relief. Julie Ferry takes a closer look.

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Fiji offers flexible dental degree - pp31 - 33

Drs Shirley and Charles Scola describe a progressive multi-entry, multi-exit degree programme run by the Fiji School of Medicine School of Oral Health.

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Bridging the GAP between dentists and patients - pp35 - 37

Access to dental care is a hot topic in the UK. The Department of Health has admitted that half the UK population is not registered with a dental surgery because of a shortage of NHS dentists. Arveen Bajaj talks to dental access coordinators who aim to get patients the best possible dental care.

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Ulcer therapy gets thumbs up - p47

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Keep your edge with sharper tools - p47

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Give your surgery a designer image - p47

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Injection system makes jabs easier - p47

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Create a new look surgery - p48

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Citrus flavoured mouthwash launched - p48

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Powder makes an impression - p48

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Saddle up on novel seat - p48

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Electronic pen simplifies note taking - p49

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Film packets reduce contamination risk - p49

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Do It Yourself dentistry - p54

Earlier in the year a pensioner was reported to have taken out her teeth because she couldn't find a dentist. So just what are the advantages of DIY dentistry? Stephen Hancocks opens a dental flat pack.

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