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Dentists working under the new contract are more likely to pull teeth out or fit false ones than before, NHS figures show.

Dentists have warned the current popularity of fruit smoothies could lead to widespread tooth damage.

Light-activated bleaching techniques such as BriteSmile and Zoom are marketed as "breakthroughs" in the science of teeth whitening.

But are they any more effective than less expensive bleaching gels or over-the-counter white strips? Dentists weigh in.

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There are fears that younger dentists are turning their backs on carrying out treatments on the NHS.