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Teeth may act as a form of human ornament display that signals mate quality to others, new research has suggested. Published in the peer-reviewed open access journal PLOS One, the study – here – noted this part of the body may be similar to voice quality and waist to hip ratio in this regard. Carried…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy has announced that registration for its flagship Annual Oral Health Conference & Exhibition is now open. The 2012 event will take place at the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) in Liverpool on 9 and 10 November, and will include speakers from across the dental profession, with presentations,…
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A few weeks ago our trusty old washing machine, which had lasted us a good 10 years, finally tried its last cycle and failed terminally, meaning that we had to buy a new one. Now try as I might, I just can’t get excited about buying a washing machine, I compare it to putting new…
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Is direct access to patients about to become the jewel in the crown for DH&Ts? Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft shares his thinking on the possible changes in practice following the Office of Fair Trading’s report Last month, the Office of Fair Trading published its report following an extensive look at how dentistry is working…
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The UK’s largest union is calling on the government to act swiftly to cut the number of needlestick injuries that occur in the UK every year. Unison is demanding a rapid introduction of safer needles available to health workers to reduce figures that, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), currently stand at 85,000…
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More and more parents and their children are undergoing orthodontic treatment together. That's according to the British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS) who say there are more instances of families embarking on treatment together and sharing advice on their braces, hygiene and diet, as well as going to the practice together for shared appointments. Historically,…
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Here's several tips which I've found to work well when dealing with strong personalities in clinical settings Remain calm in spite of adversity If you're feeling hungry, angry, late, tired or stressed (HALTS), you're much more likely to attract patient complaints because your more predisposed overreact to events. Whenever possible between patients is a…
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The General Dental Council’s measures to improve its performance have been recognised by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE). In its review of performance in 2011 just published, the CHRE noted the GDC’s 'changes to its established processes, as well as its new processes, policies and systems to enable [the GDC] to become…
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A cautious consensus of positivity surrounds the NHS dental pilots – one year on. This was the general view as key players in UK dentistry met yesterday (Thursday) at the Westminster Health Forum Keynote Seminar to discuss ‘Dentistry 2012 – quality, access and regulation’. Drawn from all interested stakeholders, speakers addressed the topics…
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Scientists have created a new molecule that may make teeth cavity-proof and may change dental care forever. The new molecule, named Keep 32, after the 32 teeth in a normal human mouth, can wipe out bacteria that cause cavities in just 60 seconds. Researchers José Córdoba from Yale University and Erich Astudillo from the University…
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Government has no power to ensure foreign dentists can speak English as many come and work in the private sector, health secretary Andrew Lansley has admitted. He said while moves announced by government last month setting out strict language criteria for doctors wanting to practice in this country should apply in the same way to…
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The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is launching a new dental clinic on its Preston campu s– and dental professionals are invited to visit the new facility on a special open day on 9 August. The UCLan Dental Clinic (UDC) will open in September to provide dental services for students, staff and the wider…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) will reduce from 24 to 12 (six dental professionals and six lay persons). All will be appointed and take office in the autumn of 2013. In addition, the chair will be appointed rather than elected as at present. There is no requirement for him or her to be a…
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With depressed property prices and the offer from funders of relatively easy finance for dentists at low interest rates, despite the general economic gloom there may not be a better time to contemplate a buy-out of your practice, if it is for sale. However, as you are no doubt aware, a buy-out is a complex…
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Scientists claim the use of microbes found on seaweed to see more effective results in the fight against tooth decay rather than any of the branded toothpastes. A team of dentists and scientists from Newcastle University are developing a new product from a marine microbe to protect dentures, teeth and gums from bacteria in the…
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Good oral hygiene is vital for orthodontic appliance patients. Daniel Bills and Deborah Lyle reveal why Good oral hygiene is important for everyone, but the risk of infection is increased for orthodontic patients who must be motivated to maintain higher standards. The orthodontic team is responsible not only for the treatment but also for persuading…
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There are those that claim dentistry is purely a science. Based on scientific principles and taught within narrow confines, the volumes of scientific literature available are certainly immense. Everything has been studied, reviewed and meta-analysed; enough documentation to consume a mini rainforest! But what about the actual mechanical instrumentation and physical crafting itself that consumes…
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‘Whose bright idea was this?’ is sadly a question that one hears with depressing regularity in dental circles these days. And it tends to be asked with a somewhat different emphasis than when it was first used. Its easy to imagine the rush as Humphrey Davy and Thomas Edison lurched to take the credit for…
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Bupa has announced a multi-million pound investment to grow its dental business and become one of the largest private dental chains in the UK by 2015. The healthcare group plans to add up to 50 additional private dental centres to its existing portfolio, increasing Bupa’s presence in dentistry by as much as five-fold. The new…
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