Archive for the ‘cosmetic dentistry’ Category
£10,000 Worth of Free Cosmetic Dentistry to be Won
This competition is now closed. Like us on facebook to see more great offers and competitions in the future. The recession has changed the way we live our lives. Our once stable job is uncertain, our treats are fewer and cheaper and nights out are a rarity. A shared feeling of thrift means we categorise […]
Straumann Dental takes Large Stake of Dental Wings
Straumann Holding AG, a Swiss dental company specialising in making and producing dental implants, has bought a significant portion of the Canadian based, privately owned dental firm, Dental Wings. The Basel based, Swiss company is internationally known for its implants and is the only company to specialise in surgical, restorative and regenerative dentistry, but one […]
Cosmetic Dental Procedures Overused says Dental Expert
Cosmetic dental procedures such as porcelain crowns and veneers are becoming too popular and may be given to patients who don’t necessarily need them. That is the opinion expressed by Martin Kelleher, a dental consultant who specialises in restorative dentistry. His recent article which appeared in the July edition of Faculty Dental Journal (FDJ), Porcelain […]
Holly Willoughby shows off New Braces
This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is the latest star to have orthodontic treatment; she tweeted a photograph of her new braces yesterday along with the tag line, ‘Brace yourself, I’ve got braces!’ The 30 year old daytime TV favourite has been on maternity leave since giving birth to a baby girl in April, but yesterday […]
Costa Rica becoming a Popular Destination for Dental Tourism
Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular destination for medical and dental tourists. Costa Rica has started to attract dental and medical patients from all over the world thanks to low prices and the lure of a relaxing break. The cost of treatment is considerably lower than most other countries, including the USA, the UK, […]
BDA calls for Government intervention on Whitening Products
Representatives from the British Dental Association have called for government intervention to resolve the supply problem of hydrogen peroxide to dentists. Members of the BDA have asked to meet representatives from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to change the way trading standards officers are dealing with tooth whitening products. The BDA is aware […]
Four in ten people struggling to afford dental care
Statistics have shown that almost forty percent of people are struggling to afford dental care. Research carried out by Simplyhealth also showed that one in five people are using credit cards to pay for dental treatment, which may mean that they end up paying higher costs as a result of interest charges. The rising cost […]
Uttoxeter dental practice on the move
A dental practice in Uttoxeter has moved to a new location in the centre of the town, it has been announced. Uttoxeter Dental Practice, which has been operating under the name of Bason and Cathercole Surgery on the High Street for almost 40 years, has now moved onto the Dovefields Retail Park; the practice has […]
Patriotic Plumber Celebrates Royal Wedding with Teeth Tattoos
A patriotic dental patient has found a unique way to celebrate the Royal Wedding; Baz Franks, a plumber from Bristol has had tattoos of Prince William and Kate Middleton on his front teeth. The 29 year old paid over one thousand pounds and spent around six hours in the dental chair to have the tattoos. […]
NHS spending millions on tooth surgery
The Audit Commission has revealed that the NHS is spending millions of pounds each year on “ineffective” operations, including procedures to remove tonsils and wisdom teeth. The report compiled by the Audit Commission claimed that “low value” procedures were costing the NHS around 500 million pounds ever year. The report suggests that Primary Care Trusts […]
