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Taking place over Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May at the NEC in Birmingham, the Dentistry Show 2017 will present an educational programme tailored to each member of the team, which will help them to keep in touch with the latest trends. Teamwork has never been as important in dentistry as it is today. In order…
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A group of dental therapy and hygiene students have been working with national charity Action for Children to help prevent tooth decay and avoid tooth extractions. Latest Local Government Association figures state that 160 children and teenagers have teeth extracted in hospital under general anaesthetic every day. These operations are wholly avoidable with good oral hygiene practices…
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Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) is offering new patient materials and CPD modules to dental professionals on its website. WOHP has developed new patient literature, including a leaflet for adult patients, explaining the impact eating and drinking on the go and eating acidic foods has on teeth. A leaflet is also available to assist in conversations…
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In a bid to reduce waste, researchers in Boston have developed a coating that can help get every last bit of toothpaste out of the tube. The coating, which makes container interiors super slippery, enables any liquid to slide out without leaving a trace. In addition to toothpaste, the researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of…
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The Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action campaign has been boosted by a donation from a leading oral hygiene company. Tepe UK raised £1,200 for the charity by taking part in the Moveit4smiles pedometer challenge and by making a donation instead of giving Christmas cards to colleagues and customers. The cheque was presented to the Oral Health Foundation during…
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Imagina Dental promises to present a plethora of methods, innovations and technologies to help dental practitioners improve their daily practice and accelerate the transition to modern dentistry. Taking place over 13-15 April in Monaco, Imagina Dental, in collaboration with Style Italiano, will present an exceptional three-day programme dedicated to innovations in aesthetic dentistry. The sixth…
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Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a study has suggested. The University of Rochester Medical Center research provides the first scientific study to address e-cigarettes and their detrimental effect on oral health on cellular and molecular levels. Electronic cigarettes are often perceived as a healthier alternative to conventional…
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The results from the British Dental Industry Association’s readership survey have come in – and they make excellent reading for Dentistry magazine. Dentistry, now in its 23rd year of publication, came out with the most prized accolade of ‘highest most recently read title’ in the survey published last week. This is the first time in…
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The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is inviting dental nurses, hygienists and therapists working with children to submit abstracts for its annual national conference. To achieve recognition for their work, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists who work with children should submit an abstract for a poster prize (value £250) by 31 March. The poster,…
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Welsh Assembly Members have backed the call from the British Dental Association (BDA) Wales to ban sugary drinks from schools. In a report on the Public Health Wales Bill published on Friday 10 February, Assembly Members on the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee recommended the minister make the ban a key priority for public…
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TV Licensing is reminding dental practices they need a TV Licence if patients watch live television while waiting for their appointment. Dental visits can often be stressful for patients, but there are a number of options for reducing distress and fear associated with such visits. So, while many dentists across the UK have TVs in…
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Newly-qualified dental hygiene and therapy graduates are being called on to enter a new national award. The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) and Henry Schein have teamed up to launch the Student of the Year award, which will recognise the personal achievements of a new graduate of either dental hygiene or both dental hygiene and…
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UK businesses are preparing for another jump in insurance premium tax (IPT), which will hit 12% in June, the third increase in just 18 months. While the increase will no doubt put further pressure on UK businesses, it also brings with it an increased risk of under-insurance as businesses look to keep their insurance costs under…
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To provide an insight into the nature of dental caries, Dr Geoff Knight, a general dentist from Melbourne, Australia with a special interest in aesthetic dentistry, will be presenting an evening lecture called The pharmalogical management of caries next month. Taking place in London on the evening of Monday 13 March, the event aims to expand the concept…
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Following a report highlighting the high levels of sugars in some breakfast cereals, the Oral Health Foundation has called for an urgent review to help address the impact that added sugars have on tooth decay. The Action on Sugar report shows that some breakfast cereals in the UK have dangerously high levels of sugar, particularly some breakfast cereals marketed…
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A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral tissues. It is now recognised that obesity represents a state of chronic subclinical inflammation mediated through the presence of excess adipose tissue. In this investigation, the consequences of obesity for orthodontic tooth movement have been…
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to know your thoughts on the Sharps Regulations 2013. To evaluate their effectiveness, the HSE is currently undertaking a post-implementation review (PIR) of the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013, often referred to as Sharps Regulations. The HSE is seeking views and experiences of healthcare workers,…
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Ahead of tomorrow’s (4 February) World Cancer Day 2017, the Oral Health Foundation has reiterated its call for the urgent introduction of a gender-neutral HPV vaccination in the UK in order to stop a rapid increase in mouth cancer cases. In the UK, mouth cancer rates have risen by almost 300% percent within the last three…
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Dental students from Plymouth University have worked with an inner-city children’s nursery run by Barnardo’s, in order to look at the issues affecting children’s oral health in urban areas. The students worked with children, parents and staff at Nomony Children’s Centre (Barnardo’s) in Plymouth. They ran a fun and engaging interactive show for the children…
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