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Number of children needing hospital tooth extractions jumps by 10%
More than 14,000 children aged five and under have been admitted to hospital for tooth extractions in 2014/15. This comes…
Dentistry
FTA Law is the new name on the scene
Frank Taylor & Associates is delighted to announce that FTA Law will be operational in the dental market from 22…
Dentistry
Who is at fault for the increase in hospital tooth extractions?
It is the patient’s fault, not necessarily the dentists’, for an increase in extractions through 2014/15, says Michael Watson. Over…
Dentistry
Rising number of children’s tooth extractions in England
The number of children having their teeth extracted in England has increased, figures from the HSCIC have shown. Numbers rose by…
Dentistry
Could NHS IT failures leave dentists short of meeting contractual requirements?
IT failures with the new NHS contract management system could leave dentists failing to meet contractual requirements. The British Dental…
Dentistry
Industry leaders visit Tanzania to see Bridge2aid’s work
Representatives from Bridge2aid’s industry supporters – including FMC’s Jason Newington – are currently visiting Tanzania to witness the charity’s work. The representatives…
Dentistry
Ben Cohen loses two teeth in The Jump
Ben Cohen has lost two teeth and needed 20 stitches after an accident on The Jump. The retired rugby star…
Celebrity News
‘Mouthy’ art exhibition will be hosted at the Science Gallery London
King’s College London will play host to a new art event, Science Gallery London’s ‘Mouthy’ season. The event, which will…
Dentistry
Experience the Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste at the Dentistry Show
Join Colgate at the Dentistry Show on stand J50 where dental professionals with dentine hypersensitivity can enjoy some frozen yoghurt,…
Dentistry Features
Patient wakes from dental surgery believing she’s Kylie Jenner
A teenage girl has been captured on film waking from general anaesthesia after undergoing wisdom teeth removal surgery, and believing she is…
Celebrity News
Upskilling with a diploma in orthodontic science
The medical devices sector has become increasingly complex. This means that sales personnel need to be trained to become highly…
Ortho Features
Could a two-stage injection technique cause less pain?
A two-stage injection technique could cause less pain for children, a new study has shown. The study, published in Anesthesia Progress, looked…
Dentistry
Dental Protection announces Raj Rattan as its new dental director
Dental Protection has appointed Raj Rattan MBE as the new dental director, who will replace Kevin Lewis in summer 2016.…
Dentistry
The danger of fad diets
Deborah Lyle says there is a substantial amount of evidence to suggest that many foods, nutrients and non-nutrient food components…
Dentistry
The power of the phone in the digital age
Dr Larry Emmott highlights the importance of telephones and personal interaction in an increasingly faceless technology-led environment How is technology…
Private Features
Striking the balance
Dentistry chats to Lindsey O’Neill about how her practice found a way to have more quality time with its patients,…
Dentistry Features
New lectures discuss dentine hypersensitivity and how to deal with nervous patients
2016 Talking Points in the dentistry lecture series, presented by the Sensodyne brand, offers tailored sessions for different team members…
Oral health
Talking Points lecture series is now open
The 2016 Talking Points in the dentistry lecture series, presented by the Sensodyne brand, offers tailored sessions for different team…
Dentistry
Will the Government implement a sugar tax?
We cannot rely on the Government, manufacturers and retailers to reduce sugar intake and improve children’s oral health, Michael Watson…
Oral health
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