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New research urges more rigorous standards when diagnosing burning mouth syndrome According to new research by the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, not all burning mouths are the result of a medical condition known as ‘burning mouth syndrome’ (BMS) and dental professionals need better standards for an appropriate diagnosis. The Oral Health Foundation says…
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Bristol-based dental group Dentina has acquired its sixth practice with advice from the commercial law firm Meade King and has launched a new specialist referral centre Photo Meade King’s Alex Hall, left, with Dentina owner Dr Touraj Razavi at the launch of the Bristol and Southwest Specialist Dental and Implant Centre. Dentina has acquired the Clifton Dental Surgery…
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The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons have announced the winners of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow/Dundee Dental School Elective Award Four successful applicants who demonstrated excellence in either their completed dental elective programme or a completed clinical case report each received an award of £100 or £200. The students who…
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Specialists are warning that smokers are twice as likely to lose their vision compared to a non-smoker. Despite the connection, only one in five people recognise that smoking can lead to blindness, a poll for the Association of Optometrists (AOP) finds. Yet, many people do not recognise the link between smoking and sight threatening conditions. According to…
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As part of an ongoing focus on pay and benefits for colleagues, Bupa Dental Care has announced a pay rise for its dental nurses As the UK’s second largest dental provider, the change will benefit more than 2,000 colleagues and comes as part of a focus to improve the offer to colleagues across the business…
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The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) has praised new study findings from the two-year cancer research study in Scotland that the HPV vaccination for boys may substantially reduce head and neck cancer The BAOMS had been involved in successfully lobbying for the extension to the HPV to boys last year in England and Northern Ireland. Life-threatening…
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Professor Robert Hill, chair of dental physical sciences at Queen Mary University of London has received the Varshneya Award for his pioneering research into halogen bioactive glasses for dental applications. Professor Hill, the first British scientist to win this award, was presented with his prize at the 25th International Glass Congress in Boston. The Award was…
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In a large study of almost 40,000 adult patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis in England, researchers found higher absolute risks of infection when patients were taking oral steroids than when they were not taking them In a study carried out by Leeds University and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, it was…
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Delegates at this year’s British Orthodontic Conference can look forward to the esteemed orthodontist Jay Bowman from the US, covering two sessions He will be presenting ‘Uno, dos, tres: All miniscrews in one place (mostly); and ‘Drastic plastic: Improving the predictability of clear aligners’. In the first, Jay will be considering that with the advantage…
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Professor Graham Ogden from the University of Dundee has been awarded the 2019 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in oral medicine and pathology research, one of the highest awards in dental research He was presented with the accolade at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 97th general session and exhibition of the IADR, held in Vancouver. ‘I am deeply honoured…
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Abhi Pal and Roshni Karia are the new vice deans of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) Abhi has represented the West Midlands on the FGDP(UK) board since 2014, and becomes senior vice dean. As the principal of a mixed NHS-and-private practice in Edgbaston and an experienced dento-legal expert witness, he has chaired the Faculty’s education…
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While smoking increases the likelihood of heart attack in both men and women of all ages, it has a much more powerful effect in younger women, especially those under 50, a new study suggests. According to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, for female smokers ages 18 to 49, the risk of…
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The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives The new recommendations have been launched to deal with the current lack of guidance that exists for full denture wearers about the correct use of denture adhesives. The research project reinforces the role denture adhesives (and fixatives) play in having…
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A new large-scale UK study has found that poor oral health may be linked to an increased risk of liver cancer, building on previous research which has also linked oral health to a range of diseases The study by Queen’s University Belfast analysed a cohort of 469,000 people in the UK and investigated the association between…
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Align Technology and the Straumann Group have terminated discussions regarding a possible development and distribution agreement that was disclosed as part of the patent settlement agreement announced by the two companies in March. As a result, Straumann will pay Align an additional $16 million in lieu of the development and distribution agreement. This settlement between…
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Research by the University of Adelaide has overturned the belief that turning crooked teeth into a beautiful smile will automatically boost self-confidence The study that was carried out by Dr Esma Dogramaci and Professor David Brennan from the University of Adelaide’s Dental School, examined 448 13-year-olds from South Australia in 1988 and 1989. By the time that…
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Versha Miyanger speaks to Rod Ingham about how Colosseum Dental enabled him to practise the dentistry he loved If the day-to-day running of a dental practice is causing you unlimited stress and you’re unable to practise the dentistry you love, you may want to consider your options. That was the story for Rod Ingham. Qualifying…
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Dental charity Dentaid has celebrated its move to new premises near Southampton with an open day for its friends and supporters Last Friday, guests including chief dental officer Sara Hurley, councillors, business leaders and dental professionals gathered at the charity’s new headquarters to meet staff and trustees. Among the guests was Dentaid’s earliest supporter Vic…
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The British Orthodontic Society has worked closely with the Orthodontic National Group to deliver an impressive line-up of speakers over the two days at the British Orthodontic Conference for the benefit of all dental nurses and orthodontic therapists This year’s British Orthodontic Conference is in Glasgow at the SEC and the DCP programme takes place on…
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