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Children attending special schools are more likely to have teeth removed, new research shows – despite having less decay. Pupils in these schools who have experienced decay have more teeth affected and their oral hygiene is poorer, Public Health England (PHE) found. And the number of children with a substantial amount of plaque is double…
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A study has found placing implants immediately after extracting teeth in patients with osteoporosis can produce good results. The study, published in Journal of Oral Implantology, looked at osteoporosis, a condition where sufferers lose bone mass and strength throughout their bodies. Common treatment for osteoporosis is a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, which can have…
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Dentsply International and Sirona Dental Systems have announced that both companies are merging to form Dentsply Sirona. The new company will offer a competitive platform for dental consumables, equipment and technology, it also claims to have the largest sales and service infrastructure in dentistry with 15,000 global employees. ‘This is an exciting day for both…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has strongly criticised sweeping labour law reforms proposed by the Government. The Government is planning a 50% participation threshold for all trade union ballots for industrial action, there will also be a new threshold of at least 40% of those entitled to vote required for strikes affecting essential public services,…
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The British media should be held to account for their role in eroding the dental profession’s reputation, says Kevin Lewis. You probably guessed that this was coming. Yes, it is a ‘Cecil the Lion’ story, but perhaps not the one that you were expecting. I appreciate that you may have missed this story when it…
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Every UK dental graduate has secured a dental foundation training place for the second year in a row, according COPDEND. Previously in 2012, 35 graduates went without finding a dental foundation training (DFT) place, and this rose to 38 in 2013, however the British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the news that every graduate in England,…
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Laura Parsons, marketing executive at DPAS Dental Plans, offers a beginner’s guide to the often mysterious world of social media. You’ve probably heard many times what a valuable tool social media can be, both in terms of Google rankings and in growing your practice, but where do you start? It can be overwhelming diving in…
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Dentists across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland have warned governments in the UK that failure to invest in oral health is unsustainable. The Dental Earnings and Expenses, 2013/14 report shows that NHS dental practitioner incomes have fallen by at least a fifth in all nations since 2008. The report shows incomes for practice owners in England…
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Concerns over the future of NHS dentistry can be changed with the correct use of the dental team, according to the BSDHT. A recent survey of dental professionals has found that confidence in the future NHS dentistry is worryingly low with almost half of respondents having major concerns regarding treatment and prevention balance, concerns were also…
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Innovation changes products and progress changes behaviour. This motto for Acteon underpins all its recent successes. Julian English visited Acteon’s manufacturing operation near Marseilles to find out more. Acteon’s current range of products is impressive. Significant innovation has resulted in a tranche of products of genuine value to the patient. And this is backed up…
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Policymakers are failing to consider the role of oral health in the wider health system, according to the BDA. The British Dental Association (BDA) made the warning to the Health Committee recently, pointing out that the decline in funding is unsustainable and that there is insufficient clarity on what patients and practitioners can expect from…
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Children should have rotten teeth extracted in day clinics to ease the growing strain on local NHS hospitals, a Conservative peer says. Baroness Gardner of Parkes, a former dentist herself, warned of high costs and bed shortages because of the large numbers of young people admitted onto wards with dental caries. The peer said she had…
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Jamie Oliver has launched a petition calling for the Government to implement a sugar tax on unhealthy foods. The celebrity chef launched his campaign on Sugar Rush, a documentary aired last night that follows Jamie Oliver discovering the detrimental effect sugar can have on our oral and general health, and the British Dental Association (BDA) has…
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Scottish GDPs believe the GDC is not fit for purpose to regulate the dental team north of the border. A Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC) survey revealed almost nine in 10 respondents (88%) believe the General Dental Council (GDC) is not fit to regulate the dental team and protect patients, and 92% of respondents have asked…
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Hague Dental explains why you need to be careful who you pick to equip your dental surgery. Most dentists will probably only set up a surgery three times in their working life so it is vital that they draw support from an equipment supplier who can help facilitate the whole project from start to finish.…
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Treating incipient caries in proximal areas without drilling and without sacrificing unnecessary tooth structure? Infiltration with Icon is proven to make it possible. This video shows you how it works. For more information on caries infiltration, visit DMG at www.dmg-dental.com/icon.
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Denplan has launched its campaign encouraging people to go sugar-free for the month of September. After its latest survey asked more than 2,000 adults questions about sugar, Denplan claims it found Britain needed better sugar education. The results of the survey showed 21% of people didn’t believe chocolate contained sugar, 22% thought biscuits were sugar-free…
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The DMG Minidam protects the proximal area during treatment – quickly, easily and comfortably. The practical silicone shield ensures dry conditions in the areas requiring treatment between two teeth. At the same time, the gingiva is protected from the dental materials being used, eg etching gel.
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Dentists’ morale is dangerously low with Northern Irish dentists faring the worst, according to a new survey from the HSCIC. The HSCIC Dental Working Hours, 2012/13 and 2013/14 Motivation Analysis found low levels of morale amongst dentists throughout the UK but those based in Northern Ireland were the most concerned with their working conditions. ‘These figures…
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