Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
The 2011 James Hull Clinical Conference
Many expert speakers from a range of dentistry fields came together at the 2011 James Hull Clinical Conference, to discuss new up and coming issues within the dental community. One of the most eye opening talks came from Dr. Simon Hocken, a prominent individual of Breathe Business. During his speech, Dr. Hocken spoke of an […]
New Periodontal Probe Unveiled
Periodontal probes are used to measure both the depths around a tooth and the health of the tissue surrounding and supporting the tooth, known as periodontium. The probe itself is traditionally long and thin, usually with a hook curve. As such you can probably imagine (or know from first hand!) it can be very painful […]
Flossing: Not just for Removing Stuck Bits of Food
While many of us floss, the primary goal of such as activity is to remove any frustratingly stuck bits of food, usually from in between the teeth following a meal, or after brushing teeth. This usually happens after realising that piece of chicken is still stuck in between your two front teeth, during a thorough […]
Morbid Morgue to help Dentists and other Professionals
A new campaign is currently underway at the University of Dundee, which is supported by top crime writers from around the world. This is in an attempt to raise funds by the forensic centre at the University and has proved very successful up to now, success that has been furthered by the help of the […]
Protecting your Future Health with Dental Stem Cells
Dental stem cell banks are now being set up, to help the fight against periodontal disease, cancer and heart disease, as well as being used to grow new teeth and bones. Dental stem cells can be taken from the pulp of milk teeth and wisdom teeth and between 20-40 percent of these cells are able […]
Dental Injection Pain soon to be a thing of the Past
Another step has been taken towards pain-free dentistry. Dr John Meechan and researchers Phil Harley and Chris Lawrence from Newcastle University have created an injection, which counteracts the acidity of injection fluid. Injections are acidic so they can be safely stored, but it is this elevated ph level that causes injection pain, rather than the […]
Bright, White and Sparkling Dentures
Since the invention of effervescent tablets in 1931, the only way to clean dentures was to stick them in a glass to soak overnight. Leaving your dentures by your bedside all night doesn’t guarantee completely clean and disinfected dentures and who’s to say you don’t want to wear your dentures out all night long, when […]
Dental Implants: The True Cost of Travelling
DentalcarePlus, a UK cosmetic dentistry provider, has made the choice to lower the price of its dental implants in opposition to cheaper implants abroad. The firm, which has clinics in Plymouth and Marlow and another soon to open in Bristol, has dropped the costs of its implants to compete with foreign implant prices. For years […]
Mobile dental unit helps homeless people in San Francisco
A mobile dental unit has helped dozens of homeless people and people on a low income in San Francisco. The unit was parked in a car park outside Glide Memorial Church for two weeks and volunteers were on hand to offer free dental services to those in need. Tooth Travellers, the mobile dental programme, is […]
Queen’s University teaching status is at risk
Queen’s University Belfast is at risk of losing its teaching status after concerns were raised about the quality of teaching and the availability of resources. Queen’s is the only teaching school in Northern Ireland and the university is currently at the centre of an official investigation. If the General Dental Council is not satisfied with […]
