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A new report suggests that one-to-one dietary interventions in the dental setting can change patients’ eating habits. But the study, published this week, suggests that evidence is greater for interventions aiming to change fruit and vegetable and alcohol consumption than for those aiming to change patients’ intake of sugar. The Cochrane review, One-to-one dietary interventions…
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Planmeca ProMax 3D ProFace has been awarded the Red dot award: product design 2012. The multipurpose 3D imaging unit by Planmeca Oy convinced the 30-member international expert jury of its cutting edge design. Manufacturers from all over the world had submitted a total of 4,515 designs to the renowned product competition. Planmeca ProMax 3D ProFace…
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New research from the University of Gothenburg suggests that using humour when interacting with the dental staff and maintaining an optimistic outlook helps a person deal with the treatment better. If you’re afraid of going to the dentist, optimism and humour might help ease your worries, new research suggests. ‘Counting or singing to yourself or…
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Key statistics for No Smoking Day show that smoking has dropped dramatically in 35 years but that 20% of the population still haven’t kicked the habit In 2010, 20% of the adult population of Great Britain were cigarette smokers compared with 45% in 1974 when the smoking data were first collected. The General Household Survey…
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Women in their 40s are more likely to be fearful of the dentist. That’s according to new Australian research. The Sydney University study found women in that demographic were most likely to have a ‘perceived traumatic dental experience’ that rendered them incapable of having a filling, extraction or even a routine check-up without general anesthetic…
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New research from the University of Gothenburg suggests that using humour when interacting with the dental staff and maintaining an optimistic outlook helps a person deal with the treatment better. If you’re afraid of going to the dentist, optimism and humour might help ease your worries, new research suggests. About 50% of adults suffer some…
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The BDA is publishing a series of blogs considering the likely themes of the report and the issues they raise. This is ahead of the expected publication of the Office of Fair Trading’s report of its inquiry into the UK dental market later this month. The terms of reference for the report, which were published…
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Speaking at the Dentistry Show last week, the chief dental officer (CDO) for England, Barry Cockcroft gave us an insight into his thinking. He told his audience how wonderful oral health was in the country and how those in the private sector should be worried. How much of this was his view of the world and…
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The BADT president is a Games Maker at London 2012, taking place a stone’s throw away from where she was brought up. Here, she talks retail therapy, cocktails and male strippers Why did you want to be a dental hygienist/therapist? My GP, who was a family friend, sparked off the interest by suggesting dentistry as…
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Actress and comedian Crissy Rock has opened a denture clinic in the Midlands. Star of ITV comedy drama, Benidorm, and who was one of the stars of the last series of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, launched The Smile Centre in Lichfield. She was joined by Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant and…
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The government has been looking into workplace disputes and come to the conclusion that ‘micro-firms’, or businesses of fewer than 10 staff, would benefit from ‘relaxed’ employment legislation. Basically, smaller practices would have simpler rules to follow and be able to avoid certain regulations completely, with the balance shifting in favour of employers. The idea is…
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An ancient Incan toothache remedy – for centuries handed down among an indigenous people in the rainforests of Peru – could be on the cusp of revolutionising worldwide dental practice. The remedy, made from an Amazonian plant species from varieties of Acmella Oleracea and turned into a gel for medical use, has proved hugely successful…
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A dental business guru is warning dentists to upskill in order to protect their income from hygienists and therapists. Chris Barrow, managing director of the BKH Group, gave the opening welcome for the dental business conference at the Dentistry Show earlier this month. He followed his opening address with the talk, ‘The Boom of 2012’,…
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Children who drink large amounts of fruit juice as part of their ‘five a day’ could be damaging their teeth, a dentist have warned. Kathy Harley, dean of the dental faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons, warned that half of five-year-olds showed signs of wear to their tooth enamel. She is concerned that health-conscious…
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Chris Barrow, managing director of the BKH Group, gave the opening welcome for the Dental Business Conference at the Dentistry Show 2012. He followed his opening address with the talk, ‘The Boom of 2012’, where he outlined his top 10 successful habits of winning practices. 1. Recruit the right team.You need to have all the areas…
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A free webinar next week promises to shed light on the advantages of microscopes in all walks of dentistry. The webinar, entitled Better view, better treatment is being hosted by equipment manufacturer Kavo, and presented by the renowned dentist, ZA Per Fossdal. ZA Per Fossdal is vice president of the European Dental Association (EDA), and…
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An ancient Incan toothache remedy – for centuries handed down among an indigenous people in the rainforests of Peru – could be on the cusp of revolutionising worldwide dental practice. The remedy, made from an Amazonian plant species from varieties of Acmella Oleracea and turned into a gel for medical use, has proved hugely successful…
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New research suggests text message reminders could ramp up dental attendance. Research carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA) discovered that at least 3.5 million dental appointments are missed in England each year, and is a common problem across the whole of the health sector. But a study from overseas has shown that text…
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Do you live near Plymouth or Gateshead? Plandent Ltd/Claudius Ash are holding two free events at The Legacy Plymouth International Hotel on 19th April and The Sage Gateshead on 10 May. Clear your diaries for the opportunity to see all your favourite dental companies under one roof! Open to the entire dental team, you can visit trade…
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