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Saliva is a vital body fluid, without it, continued healthy functioning of the oral cavity would not be possible. The multiple functions of saliva relate both to its fluid characteristics and specific components. As a fluid, saliva facilitates mastication, bolus formation, swallowing, lubrication of the mucosa and speech. Specific components of saliva contribute to antimicrobial…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) believes the UK needs to ‘close the gap’ between socioeconomic conditions that lead to bad oral health. To mark World Oral Health Day 2014, Peter Ward, chief executive of the BDA, today addressed the ‘new challenges’ facing oral disease in the UK. He says: ‘Caries is highly prevalent among the…
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I’ve just finished one of those meetings with a practice that leaves me feeling completely enthused and energised about working with the dental profession. Clare, the practice manager, has just been showing me a wonderful thank you card the practice recently received from a very nervous patient who had just completed a treatment plan…
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This year’s theme is 'celebrating healthy smiles,' to raise awareness of the importance of establishing and maintaining a proper oral care routine. Worldwide, 90% of the population is at risk from some form of oral disorder, ranging from caries, periodontal diseases and tooth decay to oral cancer. World Oral Health Day will help promote awareness…
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Listerine brand mouthwash, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies, supports the 2014 World Oral Health Day, held today on 20 March with celebrations expected across the world from dental associations, schools and organisations. This year’s theme is Celebrating Healthy Smiles, to raise awareness of the importance of establishing and maintaining a…
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For many years, fat has been recognised as the bogeyman in our diets. But recently sugar has been identified as the real culprit. According to the latest figures, the average Briton consumes 238 teaspoons of sugar each week; often without even realising that are doing so. In order to make local schoolchildren aware of the…
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As well as confirming an increase in the UK growth forecast for 2014 at 2.7% (up from 0.6% in 2013), the chancellor announced extended investment allowances for businesses. The key issues affecting dentists are likely to involve those who will benefit from the increased higher tax rate threshold and increased tax-free personal allowance. Anyone earning up…
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The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has appointed Professor Richard Ibbetson as director of the graduate entry dentistry programme (BDS). Richard has been selected to spearhead the BDS course at UCLan’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is a clinical expert in restorative dentistry with a particular interest in fixed prosthodontics and conservative dentistry. His experience…
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Through the Denplan Academy, Denplan's team of qualified trainers can work with members and their practice team on the areas of the business that they wish to strengthen. They can then create a bespoke plan that specifically meets those needs, whether that be improving clinical skills, promoting services, customer service or ways of using websites…
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For many years, fat has been recognised as the ‘bogeyman’ in our diets. But recently sugar has been identified as the real culprit. According to the latest figures, the average Briton consumes 238 teaspoons of sugar each week – often without even realising that are doing so. In order to make local schoolchildren more aware…
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After the recent success of the scheme, IDH has created a further 30 roles and is now recruiting 80 regional dentists. Now in its second year, the scheme offers recent graduates a new type of dentistry role, with free continued professional development training (CPD) and realistic units of dental activity (UDA) targets, across a variety…
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Researchers at the Center for Tobacco Research and Education discovered that over a period of 12 months, the number of teenagers using e-cigarettes more than doubled and those using normal cigarettes increased by almost half (Dutra and Glantz, 2014). The e-cigarette is designed to give users a nicotine hit without the toxins that are present…
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The Endodontics Masterclass will be chaired by Dr Julian Webber, the first UK dentist to receive a masters degree in endodontics from a university in the USA, who will welcome the guests. Dr Webber has been a practising endodontist in central London since 1978 and opened the Harley Street Centre for Endodontics in October 2002.…
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Easter will soon be upon us and it will be open season for chocolate lovers. It is important, therefore, to ensure patients understand what eating chocolate means for oral health. Such consumption, of course, leads to acid attacks, which can result in cavities and may also contribute to erosion, causing the tooth tissue to be…
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With Easter just around the corner, it will be open season for chocolate lovers. It is important, therefore, to ensure patients understand what eating chocolate means for oral health. Such consumption, of course, leads to acid attacks, which can result in cavities and may also contribute to erosion, causing the tooth tissue to be more…
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A new survey of more than 1,600 patients and members of the public has revealed that 96% of those who visit the dentist once a year are satisfied with the dental care or treatment that they receive. The research, which was commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) and undertaken by independent research company Ipsos…
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The research of more than 1,600 patients and members of the public, which was commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) and undertaken by independent research company Ipsos MORI, provides an insight into patients' views on their dental care and the regulation of dentistry. What patients had to say The survey reveals that confidence in…
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Mothers-to-be who continue to smoke during pregnancy are severely increasing the chance of their baby being born with facial deformities, new research has revealed. A report from the Office of the General Surgeon1 in the US suggests smoking during pregnancy gives women a one in two chance of having a baby with a failure of…
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Plandent A/S is a part of Plandent Division, which is one of Europe's largest distributors in dental supplies, technology and services. Plandent Division belongs to the Finnish Planmeca Group which is one of the world's specialist manufacturers in dental and medical technology. Berit Nielsen, managing director of Plandent A/S, said: 'This venture is great news…
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