Dentistry

Kids to be quizzed in new tooth decay survey

A new study has been commissioned to look at the best way of treating kids with rotten teeth – and…

Dentistry

Dental students are on a mission

A group of dental students are on a mission to Cambodia this summer and are looking for donations of dental…

Dentistry

Gene links gum and heart disease

Scientists have discovered a genetic link between dental disease and heart attacks. Researchers at the universities of Kiel, Dresden, Amsterdam…

Dentistry

NHS dentists rapped over pushing private treatment

Health minister Ann Keen has called on primary care trusts to ‘take action’ against dentists who pressure NHS patients into…

Dentistry

Dental figures reveal increase in NHS access

The Department of Health must start to think beyond simple numerical measures of access to dentistry if it is serious…

Dentistry

Parental smoking a major influence on children

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White wine contributes to tooth staining

Dentistry

Dentistry Top 50 MP hits headlines over expenses

Tory MP and dentist Sir Paul Beresford has hit the headlines regarding his expenses’ claims. The news story – at…

Dentistry

Dentist wins Asian icon award

A London dentist has scooped the title, Professional of the Year, at the Asian Women of Achievement awards. Dr Sunita…

Dentistry

News feature: Unlocking that door to success

Winning the Midlands Best Team at the Dentistry Awards 2008 was, for The Priors Dental Practice, just one more accolade…

Dentistry

Acupuncture eases radiation-induced dry mouth

Dentistry

Letters asking parents to ‘play dentist’ clarified

A north London health authority – slammed for telling parents to check their kids’ teeth – has reaffirmed its commitment…

Dentistry

Dentist struck off for altering records

A Nottingham dentist who altered records to avoid legal action has been struck off the register. Homayoun Esfandiary gave his…

Dentistry

‘Toothbrush effect’ new indicator of hard times

The purchase of power toothbrushes may be the new indicator of an economic downturn. That’s according to a recent survey…

Dentistry

Patient fines and NHS tie-in under Tory plans

Any dentist trained using taxpayers‚ money would have to work for the NHS for at least five years under a…

Dentistry

Poor dental habits increase swine flu risk

Bad dental hygiene could possibly increase the risk of swine flu as today’s National Dental Survey reveals the UK’s failure…

Dentistry

Tory promise of school check-ups slammed

There would be free school dental checks for every five-year-old in the UK if the  Conservative Party gets into power.…

Dentistry

Experimental drug shows promise against cancer

Dentistry

Just plain sailing…

This job has meant a real mindset change for me. It’s a daily learning curve, and every day is different.…

Dentistry