Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
New Campaign Launched to Boost Children’s Oral Health
A new oral health campaign has been launched in West Somerset, it has been announced. The new Healthy Teeth campaign has been introduced in West Somerset and schools in the area are working in partnership with dental practices in Williton, Minehead and Dulverton. The campaign is designed to encourage children to get involved in oral […]
Dental Team to take on Cardiff Half Marathon for Charity
A team of dental nurses, dentists and hygienists are preparing to take on the Cardiff half marathon to raise money for charity. The team, from Beaufort Park Dental surgery in Chepstow will run in aid of Dentaid, a charity that provides dental equipment, promotes oral health and targets deprived areas and the Mouth Cancer Foundation, […]
X Factor Contestants Polish Up Ahead of Live Shows
The finalists in this year’s X Factor visited a dentist in Ware to have their smiles polished ahead of the live shows. The contestants were invited to attend the Ware Centre of Dental Excellence in Tudor Square on October 1st to have their teeth whitened before the live shows started on Saturday the 8th. The […]
People Unaware of Preventable Cancers
A survey has revealed that many people are unaware of the fact that some forms of cancer are largely preventable. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, involved 800 people. The results showed that more than half of those surveyed did not know that cancers, such as mouth and lung […]
GDC Criticises Lack of Communication at Queen’s University of Dentistry
The General Dental Council has criticised the School of Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast, claiming that a lack of communication among managers is harming the quality of education. The GDC report called for immediate action to improve communication and subsequently improve standards of education for dental students. The head of the school said that the […]
Sugar-Free Treats could be as Damaging to Teeth as Sugary Foods
A research study has revealed that sugar-free treats could be as damaging to teeth as sugary foods. A paper published in the British Dental Journal has revealed that sugar-free gum, drinks and sweets that are promoted as healthy alternatives could actually be as harmful as sugary foods, as they contain acidic additives, which erode the […]
Oral B Launches New Range of Free Dental Leaflets
Oral B has produced a range of leaflets, which will be provided free of charge to dental practices in the UK. Oral B decided to produce the leaflets following feedback from dental professionals. The leaflets are not designed to sell oral hygiene products, but instead focus on common oral health issues, in response to frequently […]
Brits Heading Abroad to Save Money on Dental Work
More and more Brits are heading overseas to save money on dental work. Figures suggest that around 100,000 people have decided to go to Eastern Europe for treatment, as costs are sometimes less than half of those quoted in the UK. According to consumer group, Which? costs are considerably lower than the UK, with a […]
Research Suggests Apples More Damaging to Teeth than Fizzy Drinks
A new research study has suggested that eating an apple can be more damaging to the teeth than drinking a fizzy drink. The study, which was carried out by researchers at King’s College London Dental Institute, found that eating apples can be up to four times more damaging than drinking a carbonated drink. Drinking wine […]
Top Doctor Voices Concerns About Child Tooth Decay
Wales’ chief medical officer has voiced concerns about the high rates of tooth decay among Welsh children. According to Dr Tony Jewell, deprived areas of Wales are lagging behind affluent areas of the country, as figures suggest that rates of decay are very high in poor communities. The Welsh government already provides fluoride varnish treatments […]
