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| Hearing trouble |
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E O'Carroll,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 4,
pages 12-14.
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| Summary:
Restored Hearing' is a business which grew out of a school science project; it provides therapy for sufferers of temporary tinnitus, a debilitating hearing condition caused by exposure to loud noises. |
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sub-topics:
making measurements, representing and interpreting data, devising theories, working together, careers in science, sound |
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| Keywords:
hearing, sound waves, tinnitus, cochlea, business, competition
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| How science works in Africa |
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A Shaha,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 7-8.
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Alexis Nzila is a Kenyan scientist searching for better treatments for malaria. |
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sub-topics:
Biochemistry, devising theories, testing theories, Control mechanisms, careers in science, Infectious diseases |
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malaria, parasite, drug treatment, testing hypothesis, Africa
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| A love letter to science |
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A Shaha,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 20, Issue 2,
pages 16-17.
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| Summary:
Alom Shaha's film gives a variety of reasons for studying science |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, working together, careers in science, risks and benefits, regulating science |
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| Keywords:
scientists, technology, responsibility, truth
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| Radar refractivity: Using science to help forecast thunderstorms |
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K Bartholomew,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 20, Issue 1,
pages 6-8.
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Using radar in weather forecasting |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, light, wave properties, electromagnetic spectrum, optical properties |
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modelling, convection, refraction, waves
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| Becoming a chartered engineer |
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W Marshall,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 22-23.
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The career structureof a professional engineer |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, regulating science, environmental impact |
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engineer, profession, chartered status, qualifications
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| What is chemistry? |
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J Prosser,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 3,
pages 13-15.
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The many roles of chemists at work |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, instrumental analysis, environmental and green chemistry, technological developments, industrial processes |
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| Keywords:
chemistry, technology, careers, employment
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| Stephen Kill, science photographer |
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S Kill,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 2,
pages 13-14.
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Working as a photographer in a scientific lab |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, science in the media, light, technological developments |
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photography, image of science, presentation, cooperation
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| Forensic entomology |
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A Whitaker, M Hall,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 1-3.
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How insects are used to provide clues at crime scenes. |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, Biodiversity, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles |
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| Keywords:
Insects, Entomology, Decomposition, Succession
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| Lucie Green - astronomer |
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L Green,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 4-5.
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The life of an astronomer and broadcaster |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, science in the media, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, astronomy, solar system |
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| Keywords:
Sun, Space, Astronomer, Astronomy
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| Careers in the pharmaceutical industry |
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V Wong,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 16-18.
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Five young scientists describe their work in the pharmaceutical industry. |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, quantitative analysis (e.g. titrations), chemicals from living things |
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| Keywords:
Drug, Toxicity, Chromatography, Regulation, Pharmacology
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| Cool Chemistry |
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E Wolff,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 4-5.
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The work of a scientist from the British Antarctic Survey, gathering data about climate change. |
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sub-topics:
testing theories, working together, careers in science, environmental impact, instrumental analysis, environmental and green chemistry |
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| Keywords:
Climate change, Geology, Microchemistry
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| Careers in ecology |
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K Devine,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 13-15.
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Scientists with qualifications in ecology and environmental science play an increasingly important role in assessing the human impact on the Earth. |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, environmental impact, Biodiversity, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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| Keywords:
Ecology, Environmental management, Impact assessment, Pollution
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| Applying the science |
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J Keenlyside,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 3,
pages 16-17.
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Find out about the role of environmental scientists working for a local authority. |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, environmental impact, generating electricity, environmental impact, conservation, efficiency, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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| Keywords:
Insulation, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Biodiversity
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| Diabetes in young people |
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A Lam,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 3,
pages 18-21.
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Juvenile diabetes is a genetic disease; scientists are still trying to unravel its causes in order to develop improved treatments. |
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sub-topics:
Blood, circulation, heart, Control mechanisms, working together, careers in science, Growth, control, hormones, Genes, DNA |
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Genetic disease, Diabetes, Allele, Gene therapy
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| Science and engineering apprenticeships |
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V Wong.,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2007, Vol 18, Issue 1,
pages 4-5.
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| Summary:
Training as a technician after GCSEs. |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science |
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apprentice, technician, trainee, electronics, careers
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| Exploration geology - careers |
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H Prichard,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 4,
pages 4-5.
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| Summary:
Careers in geological exploration |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, careers in science, environmental impact, chemicals from rocks |
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| Keywords:
geology, careers, rocks, exploration, responsibility
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| Dr Gillian Lockwood |
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G Lockwood,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 4,
pages 20-21.
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| Summary:
The working life of a reproductive biologist |
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sub-topics:
working together, Reproduction, careers in science, regulating science, ethical issues |
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| Keywords:
IVF, fertility, careers, obstetrics, test-tube baby
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| It's a material world |
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D Aston,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 3,
pages 6-7.
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Working in materials science and engineering |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, metals and alloys, plastics and polymers, glasses and ceramics, mechanical properties (forces), magnetic properties |
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| Keywords:
careers, materials, engineering, technician, degrees
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| Damian Murphy: Music technologist |
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D Murphy,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 3,
pages 20-21.
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| Summary:
The work of a music technologist |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, sound, wave properties |
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| Keywords:
sound, waves, electronics, modelling, music technology
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| Food technology - careers |
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K Spears,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 17, Issue 1,
pages 4-5.
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| Summary:
Careers in the food industry |
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sub-topics:
Nutrition, diet, digestion, working together, careers in science, Biotechnology, industrial biology, food production, technological developments |
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| Keywords:
food technology, nutrition, careers, supermarkets
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| Educational psychology - careers |
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J Leadbetter,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 4,
pages 18-19.
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| Summary:
Careers in educational psychology |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science |
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| Keywords:
psychology, education, careers, children, psychologist
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| Oceanographers |
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N Collins,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 4,
pages 20-22.
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| Summary:
How scientists detect changes in the oceans |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, environmental impact, Biodiversity, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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| Keywords:
oceanography, careers, data logging, salinity, climate change, research
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| Radiography - careers |
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J Seaton,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 3,
pages 6-7.
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| Summary:
Using radiation in medicine |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, risks and benefits, electromagnetic spectrum, alpha, beta, gamma |
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| Keywords:
radiography, radiographer, MRI, X-rays, careers, diagnosis
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| Gertrude B. Elion |
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J Taylor,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 3,
pages 20-21.
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| Summary:
The work of a pioneer in anti-viral drugs |
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sub-topics:
Biochemistry, devising theories, testing theories, careers in science, Infectious diseases, chemicals from living things |
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| Keywords:
infectious diseases, anti-viral, bacteria, purines, careers, nucleic acids
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| Astronomy - careers |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2005, Vol 16, Issue 2,
pages 20-21.
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| Summary:
Careers in astronomy and space science |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, astronomy, solar system, space travel |
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| Keywords:
astronomy, careers, space science, astrophysics, cosmology
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| Forensic science - careers |
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H Lucas,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2005, Vol 16, Issue 1,
pages 6-7.
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| Summary:
Careers in forensic science |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, quantitative analysis (e.g. titrations) |
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| Keywords:
forensic science, careers, police, legal
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| Engineering - careers |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2005, Vol 15, Issue 3,
pages 14-15.
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| Summary:
Careers in the different branches of engineering |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
balanced and unbalanced forces, careers in science |
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| Keywords:
engineering, careers, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, chemical engineer
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| Twenty-first century plant hunter |
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J Taylor,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2004, Vol 15, Issue 2,
pages 6-7.
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| Summary:
Dan Luscombe travels the world looking for new plant species |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, environmental impact, Biodiversity, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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| Keywords:
botany, conifer, careers, botanical gardens, identification, classification
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| Meteorology - careers |
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D Moore,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2004, Vol 15, Issue 2,
pages 14-15.
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| Summary:
Careers in meteorlogy (weather forecasting) and climate science |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
making measurements, working together, careers in science, environmental impact, environmental impact |
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| Keywords:
weather, climate change, meteorology, careers, Met Office
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| Supporting dentists - careers |
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N Collins,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2004, Vol 15, Issue 1,
pages 6-7.
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| Summary:
Careers in dentistry |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
Nutrition, diet, digestion, careers in science, Infectious diseases |
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| Keywords:
dentistry, careers, plaque, hygienist, therapist, tartar
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