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Do you have an opinion or some- thing to say on any Dental Tribune UK article? Or would you like to write your own opinion for our guest comment page? If so don’t hesitate to write to: The Editor, Dental Tribune UK Ltd, 4th Floor, Treasure House, 19-21 Hatton Garden, London, EC1 8BA Or email: lisa@dentaltribuneuk.com Editorial comment Time to break free? www.colgateprofessional.co.uk Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ with Pro-Argin™ Technology is the first tooth- paste that is clinically proven to provide instant & lasting sensitivity relief1-6 : • Instant relief when applied directly to the sensitive tooth with the fingertip and gently massaged for one minute1 • Clinical studies demonstrated significantly greater sensitivity reduction with twice daily brushing compared to control toothpaste with potassium ions4 • 1450 ppm fluoride for caries prevention • Contains the Pro-Argin™ Technology as in the Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ Desensitising Polishing Paste NEW Instant & lasting sensitivity relief with Pro-Argin™ Technology Pro-Argin™ Technology, comprised of arginine and an insoluble calcium compound in the form of calcium carbonate, is based on a natural process of tubule occlusion. It plugs open tubules to help block the pain sensations. Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ Toothpaste for the daily oral care of sensitive teeth 1 Nathoo S et al J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 123-130 2 Ayad F et al J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 115-122 3 Schiff T et al J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 131-136 Colgate Customer Care Team: 01483 401 901 4 Docimo R et al J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 17-22 5 Ayad F et al J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 10-16 6 Docimo R et al J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 137-143 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K ProRelief A4 ad_Sept 09.pdf 1 11/09/2009 13:05 Lucky 7 for GDC T he General Dental Coun- cil has successfully pros- ecuted seven cases of ille- gal practice this year. Its most recent prosecu- tion was at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court, where Russell Beedham pleaded guilty to the charge of holding himself out as being prepared to practise dentistry in connection with the fitting, in- sertion and fixing of dentures at 1 Almond Crescent, Swanpool. Since he is not registered with the GDC, this is a criminal offence under the Dentists Act. Mr Beedham has been con- ditionally discharged for 12 months and ordered to pay £400 in costs within 28 days. Interim chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Ian Todd said: “The GDC is committed to prosecuting those who prac- tise illegally and hopes that the recent series of successful prosecutions demonstrates this objective in action. Those who practise without the appropriate registration should be aware that the GDC is tackling this issue ro- bustly and will continue to pros- ecute in every appropriate case. The Council’s priorities are pub- lic protection and professional regulation.” If you would like to report someone you believe to be prac- tising illegally you can do so by sending an email to illegalprac- tice@gdc-uk.org, by writing to Illegal Practice, The General Dental Council, 44 Baker Street, London, W1U 7AL or by calling 0845 222 4141. DT Whoever said that the summer months are when things get a little quieter has cer- tainly not been seen around here lately! From a Dental Trib- une point of view, it has been crazy enough with symposia and press visits aplenty; but the political situation contin- ues to heat up with the news that the NHS is to be liberated from the shackles of Whitehall and put in the hands of health professionals and patients, creating a truly local service for patients. While the story has yet to fully unfold to see how this will affect both dental professionals and dental serv- ices working under the NHS, rest assured Dental Tribune will be analysing the situation, bringing you all the news and opinion as we find it. Watch this space. A few weeks ago I attended the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Glasgow. It was a wonderful event, made all the more special by my first taste of Haggis! Joking aside, this was an extremely interest- ing conference, full of great in- ternational speakers and a real buzz of enthusiasm from delegates, who were very positive about everything the conference and Glas- gow had to offer. Well done BSDHT! 3NewsJuly 19-25 2010United Kingdom Edition