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Dentists in Scotland are to be trained to spot the signs of domestic abuse. More than 90 practitioners in the NHS Ayrshire and Arran area will learn to recognise teeth, face and head injuries, common among abuse victims. They will also be asked to encourage victims to seek help. The charity behind the scheme, Medics…
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A new study suggests pregnant women’s oral health can have a significant impact on the baby’s health. Pregnant women can experience gingivitis and mild to severe gingival enlargement as well as pregnancy tumours. Although bleeding and inflammation of the gums has been noted in all trimesters of pregnancy, it typically disappears three to six months…
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A new study suggests pregnant women’s oral health can have a significant impact on the baby’s health. Pregnant women can experience gingivitis and mild to severe gingival enlargement as well as pregnancy tumours. Although bleeding and inflammation of the gums has been noted in all trimesters of pregnancy, it typically disappears three to six months…
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Nobel Biocare is lending further support to the P-I Brånemark Institute Bauru in Brazil. The company is providing additional financial backing for the P-I Brånemark Institute Bauru in Brazil, the non-profit organisation that treats patients with missing teeth and maxillofacial defects. This new five-year agreement is worth about EUR 2.5 million and will enable continued and…
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Health minister Lord Howe paid tribute to the dedication and enthusiasm of dental teachers at this year’s DDU Educational Awards. In his keynote address to the awards event, held at the Royal Society, London, Lord Howe said:‘I’m delighted to have been invited to this prestigious event. It is great to be able to join you in…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is calling on dentists to submit their annual or end-of-cycle continuing professional development (CPD) declarations. To remain registered to practise, they must complete 250 hours every five years, of which 75 must be verifiable. Dentists who registered in 2010, and therefore haven’t started their cycle, won’t be included in this…
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Glacier white meets sexy siren this party season and what better way to get a dazzling smile than with a Winter Whites with Lipstick Brights tooth-whitening session at NW Smiles. Celebrity dentist Dr Anjali Rajah, from NW Smiles, starts with your tooth-whitening consultation in her beautiful boutique practice, followed by her recommendation of suitable tooth-whitening…
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Children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased chance of developing mild enamel fluorosis. That’s according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association and supported by the National Institute of Dental…
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A dental surgeon and his team gave patients an extra fright for Halloween – all in the name of charity. Dr Peter Saund’s team at Boyatt Wood Dental Centre in Eastleigh, Hampshire, held the second of their annual charity event days for Cancer Research UK (CRUK). And if going to the dentist was already a…
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A portable and fuss-free treatment to keep teeth looking healthy and pearly white has been launched onto the dental market. BriteSmile To Go Whitening Pen echoes the design and convenient application method of a cult beauty concealer pen. It’s an easy way to dramatically whiten your teeth at work, at home, or on your travels.…
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Christmas brings joy, merriment and the occasional headache – but the stylish Made By Zen Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser is on hand to provide a little respite. Infusing your home with a wonderfully festive ambience and promoting a relaxed, tranquil atmosphere, this little gadget could be your very own Christmas miracle. Whether as a gift to…
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A sophisticated new examination of teeth from 11 Neanderthal and early human fossils shows that modern humans are slower than our ancestors to reach full maturity. These finding suggests our characteristically slow development and long childhood are recent and unique to our own species, and may have given early humans an evolutionary advantage over Neanderthals.…
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Children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased chance of developing mild enamel fluorosis. That’s according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association and supported by the National Institute of Dental…
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First impressions are everything in a dental practice – and creating that all important positive impact is essential. In an industry built on making people feel attractive, relaxed and at ease, it is paramount that a dental practice delivers on the same level as the treatments. With unique and elegant designs the range of Ultrasonic…
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Take care of your teeth from the inside! Good nutrition makes a huge difference to the health of the gums and without good gums, you won’t hang on to your teeth. Oral Care Complex, from Viridian Nutrition, is specifically formulated to support the underlying health of the mouth and gums. It is a combination of…
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A new iPhone application called Star Teeth iPhone app for kids was released on itunes AppStore last week. The original idea of this iphone app came from one of the employees of the development company Fungamental Labs. This mother-of-two has lots of experience with everyday small fights she has with her kids in the bathroom…
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Dentists are urgently needed to check and fix the teeth of the capital’s homeless this Christmas. The check ups will be a part of the medical services on offer to London’s homeless people, many of whom may not have access to professional dental care for some time. For more than 38 years, Crisis has opened…
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A hands-on aesthetic-restorative course – promising top quality education at affordable prices – is being hailed as a ‘must-attend’ for dentists in 2011. Inspired Dental Courses has brought together some of the top clinical lecturers and teachers from around the globe, including David Winkler, Raymond Bertolotti, Gary Unterbrink, Phil Wander, David Bloom, Michael Miyasaki, Zaki Kanaan,…
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