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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 www.colgateprofessional.co.uk www.colgate.ie Cavities Sensitive Teeth Bad Breath Staining Enamel Erosion Gum Problems Plaque Tartar For a healthy mouth recommend NEW Colgate Total. COLGATE TOTAL 12 hours after toothbrushing – reduced bacteria regrowth 12 hours after toothbrushing – significant bacteria regrowth Colgate Total provides Stannous fluoride toothpaste %REDUCTION IN PLAQUE BACTERIA REGROWTH *Dramatisation illustrating reduction of plaque bacteria 12 hours after toothbrushing with Colgate Total vs stannous fluoride toothpaste. 1 Furgang et al, J Dent Res. 2011; 90 (Spec Issue): Abstract 3073. 12 hours after toothbrushing vs stannous fluoride toothpaste1 72 Only one toothpaste provides clinically proven non-stop 12 hour protection against bacteria... ...and protects against most common dental problems, including: K ing’s College dental students have recently starred in Water Aid’s ‘Join the Loo Queue video’, a light-hearted and warming video of people queuing for the toilet, which was filmed all around the world. However, besides the hu- morous ‘how many people can you fit in a port-a-loo’ shot, the video brings home some seri- ous messages, showing how more than 40 per cent of the world’s population are living without a toilet and that one in eight people live without safe water. As a result, 4,000 chil- dren die every single day. One message that the video conveys is that the government could help 100 million people out of this crisis. The video, which accom- panies the Loo Queue petition that will be happening dur- ing the Glastonbury festival this summer, is a display of solidarity with those who have been waiting their whole lives for a safe, clean place to go to the toilet. Watch the video at www. wateraid.org/looqueue and sign the petition to call on the government to address this injustice by committing to lift- ing 100 million people out of water and sanitation poverty by 2015! DT Join the loo queue I f there is one thing that fries my circuit boards, it’s seeing something that sup- posedly is about the whole NHS (or even healthcare in general) but has no mention whatsoever about dentistry! Case in point – I received an email newsletter from a law firm who specialises in the healthcare industry ~ promoting their presence at next month’s NHS Confedera- tion Annual Conference and Exhibition. ‘Hmm this sounds interesting’ I thought, and proceeded to look up the conference programme and details. Well there was no need to get excited, because dentistry does not seem to be invited to this auspicious event! There were no speakers on dentistry, no mention of it in the com- missioning presentations or workshops, and no one making their presence known at the ex- hibition (one point to note, the General Medical Council have a stand at the exhibition...). If anyone happens to be going (it’s in Manchester if you’re interested) and is fly- ing the flag for dentistry, let me know how it goes. One other bit of news that had me rolling my eyes was the ‘shock’ revelation by the Finan- cial Times and then the BBC that the CQC are experiencing staff shortages to the tune of nearly 300 people, 133 of those being inspectors. Now, that may be a ‘duh’ moment, but it does raise concerns about the Commis- sion’s ability to inspect den- tal practices in the first year of registration for dental prac- tices. I have been in contact with a CQC spokeswoman to ask this very question, and when I know, you’ll know. DT 3NewsJune 13-19, 2011United Kingdom Edition