Invisalign Proficiency Programme Introduced in North America
Align Technology announced at the beginning of June that they will be implementing a ‘Product Proficiency’ programme in North America.
The programme is aimed to give Invisalign-trained ...NHS dentistry to be rebooted under the Conservatives
NHS dentistry will be overhauled under a future Tory government, including reintroducing dental screening for five-year-olds in schools and scrapping incentives and missed-appointment charges.
...DIY Botox may be doing you an injury
Would you buy a DIY Botox kit on eBay? Sure, you don’t need a prescription and it only cost £62, but do-it-yourself Botox could have serious complications and potentially achieve the exact...Pocket-sized breath test on its way
You’re about to head into a meeting and become paranoid that last night’s garlic is still on your breath. Although the cupped-hand check has been around for ages now, it’s not very a...Mother arrested for neglecting to take her child to the dentist
A young mother from South Carolina has been charged with child neglect after failing to take her child, who had advanced tooth decay, to a specialist.
The 19-year-old mother was advised by a ...Botox competitor approved by the FDA
A new alternative to Botox has been approved by the FDA. Dysport, which has long been used in Europe and Brazil, is now the second cosmetic botulinum toxin available on the US market.
Brazili...Potential mouth cancer breakthrough
Campaigners against mouth cancer have welcomed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of the cancer, made by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University.
Every five hours...Bone damage from cancer and osteoporosis drug can be predicted by X-rays, study finds
Not many of us will have heard of bisphosphonates, drugs that have been found to cause a rotting of the jawbones.
Bisphosphonates are fortunately not in very many drugs – rather, they t...Scientists closer to finding out why there’s no smoke without a fire
We all know that smoking is bad for your general health, and in recent years, we’ve learnt that it’s especially bad for your oral health. Dentists and scientists have long observed that ch...Negligible bone loss from dental implant placement, study finds
In the five years after the placement of a dental implant – a popular replacement for missing teeth – a patient’s bone tissue changes only minimally, a University of Texas Health Sci...Don’t let the credit crunch crunch your teeth
With everyone having to tighten their belts during the recession, dentists are warning patients not to neglect regular check-ups in an attempt to save money.
Some families are forgoing dental treat...Teeth-grinding largely ignored by dentists, survey finds
Around 80% of dentists fail to question their patients about teeth-grinding, also known as bruxism, a survey has found.
Bruxism can lead to headaches, jaw pain and worn-down teeth.
...Credit crunch Botox can be bad for your health
The credit crunch hasn’t affected Botox sales adversely. In fact, Botox use has shot up. But the dangers of so-called bargain Botox are something to be aware of.
Botox isn’t somet...Extractions are like pulling teeth
Extractions have become a minefield over the past few years, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has warned, offering advice to dentists on how to improve their teeth-pulling skills.
The DDU has, ...Bottled water threatens dental health, study finds
Consumers who choose bottled water over tap water are risking their dental health, a study has found.
Tap water is a valuable source of fluoride, which protects teeth from cavities.
...FDA delays Botox alternative Reloxin
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed approving Botox alternative Reloxin while it discusses labelling and risk mitigation with the manufacturers of the drug, Medicis Pharmaceutical Co...Home whitening kits weaken enamel, study finds
Home bleaching kits affect your tooth enamel strength, an ohio State University study has found.
The researchers applied five brand-name home bleaching treatments to human teeth and found tha...Study finds bacteria more common with certain orthodontic appliances
We all know that when you have braces, you have to be extra-careful when it comes to cleaning your teeth, because acid-producing bacteria can surround the appliances and cause enamel breakdown and dis...Botox on a budget: snake venom?
A new product has hit the market, claiming to block the nerve signals that cause wrinkles. The good news: it costs £6 per tube. The not-so-good news: it contains a synthetic fo...Study finds oral health benefits in omega-3 fatty acids
Scientists at Boston University have discovered a new benefit to omega-3 fatty acids – Resolvins, a family of biologically active anti-inflammatories that could help in the war against periodont...Stem cells could transform oral-disease treatment, study finds
Human stem cells, a good source of oral mucosal tissues, could transform the treatment of oral diseases, a Tufts University study has found.
Though little is known about how human embryonic s...Gum disease in pregnant women linked to gestational diabetes
Pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease are at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, regardless of whether they smoke or drink, a New York University (NYU) study has found.
Gestatio...Tooth decay in children linked to parental stress
A Ohio State University study has linked parental stress levels with tooth decay in children.
The study surveyed parents of young children, both of those with no cavities and of those with so much ...Sports drinks may leave you sprinting towards tooth decay
Drinking sports drinks exposes you to acid that can cause tooth erosion and hypersensitivity, a New York University (NYU) study has found.
Erosive tooth wear, whereby acids corrode the enam...Kylie admits to Botox, but for Stevie Nicks, Botox makes people look like “Satan’s children”
Popstar and pin-up Kylie Minogue has admitted to having Botox injections to keep up her youthful appearance.
Speaking to Elle magazine, she said: “I’m definitely not one o...New health watchdog for dentists
As of 1 April 2009, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) replaced the Healthcare Commission as the new health and social care regulator in England.
Dentists may soon have to register w...Heart attacks linked to oral bacteria by study
A University of Buffalo (UB) study has shown that while two oral pathogens are linked to increased risk of a heart attack, the total number of bacteria in the mouth is a more important factor for he...White wine caught red-handed
White wine has always been seen as the more teeth-friendly of wines, but new research by New York University (NYU) suggests that it too contributes to teeth staining.
Using cow teeth,...Poor oral hygiene linked to pregnancy problems
A mother’s poor oral hygiene could heighten the risks of premature delivery and infection of the newborn child, among other complications, a new study has found.
The Queen Mary ...Dental nurses step into higher education
A new training scheme for registered dental nurses that allows them to study part-time, with the support of their employer, towards a “Certificate in Oral Health and Application of Fluoride Va...
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