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A new study claims that the application of beneficial bacteria as an adjunct to traditional therapy may become a valid, non-antibiotic treatment approach for periodontitis. The researchers in this small-scale animal study applied a mixture of beneficial bacteria after scaling and root planing (removal of bacterial plaque from the crown and root of the tooth…
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The British Dental Association claims that new data reinforces concerns about the new contract. The figures, obtained by a freedom of information request by the BDA, show that almost half (47.6%) of dentists in England and Wales failed to achieve 96% of their units of dental activity (UDA) target, the proportion required to avoid clawback…
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Esteemed Dentistry columnist Kevin Lewis has been awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The ceremony, held earlier this month, recognised the contribution that Kevin has made to dentistry both in the UK and worldwide. Kevin has been director of Dental Protection since 1998,…
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The winners of the first annual Mouth Cancer Voice Awards have been announced following a live performance in London. Kirsty Nichol, 17, from Hampshire won the performance for the Best Singer and James Quaife, 22 from London won the performance for the Best Comedian in front of a star-studded audience at the Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre.…
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Professor Anthony Blinkhorn OBE is retiring from the University of Manchester and as director of the National Fluoride Information Centre (NFIC). He is retiring from NFIC, England’s only independent information centre for fluorides and fluoridation, after three years for a new life in Australia as chair of Population Oral Health at Sydney University. Professor Robin…
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The winners of the Dental Defence Union’s (DDU) fifth annual Educational Awards have been revealed at an event in London. Two finalists in each of the three categories battled it out to demonstrate how they had made a positive educational impact on their students or Vocational Dental Practitioners (VDPs). They were challenged to show the innovative…
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Wales Health Minister Edwina Hart says schools and parents will play a key role in government plans to reduce tooth decay among children. Ms Hart announced that a national oral health action plan for Wales will be developed which will set out a range of actions designed to improve oral health. The aim is that…
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Fruits like blueberries, blackberries and papaya could be used to stop mouth cancer sells spreading through the body, according to a new study. The research, conducted at the University of Hong Kong and published in the Journal of Cancer Research, found that as well as suppressing the spread of cancer, the lupeol compound that is…
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A dental technician in a US prison was taken hostage by an inmate serving life for murder. Authorities at Waupun Correctional Institution in Wisconsin confirmed Stuart Ellanson forced the woman into a windowless storage room and held her there for five-and-a-half hours. He eventually surrendered and the woman was released unharmed. The incident had forced…
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The Mouth Cancer Foundation launched Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2007 with a petition to the Prime Minister. The charity is campaigning to widen the planned human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programme to include boys as well as girls. As previously reported on Dentistry.co.uk, the Foundation has welcomed the government’s introduction of a HPV immunisation programme for…
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Golfers from across the country are being invited to take part in the Denplan Golf Challenge 2008. Well established as one of the most popular Denplan events, participants will enjoy playing at some of the most prestigious golf courses in the country. Starting with an optional nine-hole warm up session in the morning, entrants will…
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An audit carried out by the General Dental Council has found that many dentists are exceeding their verifiable CPD quota as well as incorporating the new core subjects into their studying. More than 20 per cent of verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) completed by dentists is in three core subjects recommended by the Council –…
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is to offer the UK’s first accredited training programme in aesthetic dentistry. The news marks a significant step towards the delivery of a higher quality of care for patients seeking aesthetic treatments. Entry onto the programme, which leads to an Advanced Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry, will be restricted…
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Many patients more than ever are requesting tooth whitening. There are several reasons for this. Patients are adopting a more healthy lifestyle and thus want to whiten their teeth to give the appearance of being more healthy. White teeth are equated with youthfulness and many patients would like to look younger. The continued interest by…
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In his seminal book on entrepreneurship, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber famously urges owners of small enterprises to work ‘on’ the business rather than ‘in’ it. The point Gerber is making is that if any business is to have real long-term growth potential, then it is vital that the owner should focus his or her energies…
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Dental technology tutor David Kime has been appointed by the General Dental Council (GDC) to consider cases where a dental professional may not be fit to work because of poor skills, health or conduct. The GDC investigates any dental professional who fails to meet expected standards. Serious failures are subject to a public hearing…
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The British Dental Association’s Susie Sanderson has called for an honest and passionate debate about the impact of the 2006 reforms to NHS dentistry in England and Wales. At a Westminster Health Forum seminar, The changing face of dentistry, Dr Sanderson, the BDA’s executive board chair, called for the passion of the profession to be…
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The Conservatives have demanded a clampdown on ‘cosmetic cowboys’ who carry out potentially harmful tooth-whitening procedures in the high street. Mike Penning, the Tory spokesman on dentistry, accused the government of shying away from action necessary to stop unqualified, ‘rogue beauticians’ from using chemicals to for bleaching. Mr Penning, who has already called for new…
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The General Dental Council has set up a new working group to look at how best to assess overseas (non-EEA) dental care professionals’ suitability for UK registration. The Overseas DCPs Registration Working Group aims to establish assessments for clinical dental technicians, dental hygienists, dental nurses, dental technicians, dental therapists and orthodontic therapists who do not…
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