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Dental waiting lists in Scotland lengthen
NHS dentistry waiting lists in Scotland have reached a standstill according to latest figures. Patients are calling on the Scottish government to re-examine oral health care provision after it was revealed that almost 80,000 people are waiting to be registered on the books of Scottish practice’s books and the number doesn’t seem to be decreasing. […]
Robert Pattinson chips tooth with floss
Bryce Dallas Howard has revealed that her ‘Eclipse’ co-star Robert Pattinson chipped a tooth while flossing. Speaking at the premier of her latest film the actress said that Pattinson had said that need to go to the dentist and when he told her why she burst out laughing. Howard also claimed that Pattinson was a […]
Dental hygienist helps South African kids
A dental hygienist from Salisbury has been working hard to provide more than 400 South African children with free dental care. Susan Callaway, 57, of Delmarva Dental Services, has spent the last month travelling around South Africa treating people and learning about the accessibility of its oral health care system. Selected as one of 35 […]
Eatery makes diners sign tooth-damage waiver
A London-based restaurant is asking its customers to sign a waiver before they eat their Christmas pudding. Lawyers who are customers of the High Timber restaurant, which is located in the city’s financial district, advised its owners to protect themselves legally when they found out that the Christmas puddings would have silver charms hidden inside […]
Chief dental officer Cockcroft receives CBE
The English chief dental officer has been handed a New Year Honour in 2010. Barry Cockcroft received a CBE for his contribution to dentistry and public health in Britain. Prior to joining the Department of Health, Dr Cockcroft, who has been the chief dental officer since June 2006, worked as a NHS general practitioner for […]
Former ADA trustee Glover dies aged 66
A former Association Dental Association trustee from Reno, Nevada, has died. Dr Joel F Glover, 66, who was known for his tireless work in dental education, died at home from small cell cancer on 17 December 2009. Ron Tankersley, president of the association (ADA), said that Dr Glovers vast experience made him a vital member […]
Council coughs-up for burnt teeth
Kingston council has had to spend £320,000 reducing mercury emissions from the local crematorium. The emissions are created when people with fillings are cremated. Under new government rules the council has to halve its mercury emissions by 2012, as mercury can enter the food chain and cause health problems. If they fail to halve the […]
Phoney dentist arrested after 10-year career
A Salt Lake City man who allegedly practiced dentistry illegally for more than 10 years has been arrested. Reports suggest that Daniel Vasquez practiced dentistry from his home without a license, administering anesthesia and performing operations. The Utah Attorney General’s Office arrested Vasquez, 40, as part of an investigation into 10 counts of violation of […]
Police dispel Woods broken teeth rumours
Police have revealed that reports that Tiger Woods had two front teeth damaged and his cheek broken after his wife hit him with a golf club are false. Reports have suggested that golfer’s wife Elin hit him with a 9-iron after she discovered that he had been cheating on her. However, officers who met with […]
Colour ‘major factor’ in perfect smile
Scientists have worked out what is necessary for perfecting a dazzling smile. According to new research, the curve, colour and shape of an individual’s teeth, alongside the size and width of each individual tooth and the measurements of the mouth are all important factors in a flawless grin. However, the researchers warned that colour is […]
