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Dentists join No Smoking Day campaign

Dentists join No Smoking Day campaign

Dentists have joined health organisations and other campaigners to celebrate No Smoking Day, which takes place today. The 2011 campaign was launched by Duncan Bannatyne, from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den. The national event is designed to encourage people to give up smoking and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Smoking contributes to a host of serious health problems […]


Consultant becomes first woman to scoop top job

Consultant becomes first woman to scoop top job

A female consultant has become the first woman to be given the job of Vice President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The institution was established more than 400 years ago in 1599 and a woman has never been given the position, until now. Dr Alyson Wray, a consultant in paediatric […]


BDA calling for explanations over registration fees

BDA calling for explanations over registration fees

The British Dental Association has called for clarity over CQC registration fees. In a letter to the Care Quality Commission, the BDA has argued that dentists have been left in the dark over fees, despite the fact that the deadline for registration is in three weeks’ time. The letter also calls for changes to the […]


US dentists using Botox to treat TMJ disorder

US dentists using Botox to treat TMJ disorder

An increasing number of dentists in the USA are using Botox to treat temporomandibular joint disorder, a common condition affecting the jaw. In addition to treating TMJ disorder, the US Food and Drug Administration has recently approved the use of Botox to treat chronic migraines. Many dentists are also offering Botox and dermal fillers for […]


New Zealand children’s oral health amongst the worst in the developed world

New Zealand children’s oral health amongst the worst in the developed world

Standards of oral health amongst children in New Zealand are amongst the worst in the developed world, according to recent figures. A school dental services report has revealed that 44 percent of children aged 5 have at least one decayed tooth and paediatric dentists have claimed that they are seeing children as young as two […]


Dental clinic overwhelmed by demand

Dental clinic overwhelmed by demand

Members of staff at a dental clinic, which has recently re-opened after a three month long closure, have been overwhelmed by demand for treatment. The Southeastern Dental Clinic reopened on the 7th February after a three month-long closure; the clinic was forced to close in November due to funding issues. When the clinic was closed […]


Italian Prime Minister undergoes dental surgery after statue attack

Italian Prime Minister undergoes dental surgery after statue attack

Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has undergone dental surgery to correct damage sustained after a man threw a statue at him from close range in 2009. The Prime Minister has undergone jaw and dental surgery, according to his office; Mr Berlusconi suffered two broken teeth, a broken nose and a damaged jaw when a 42 […]


3D Diagnostic Imaging sets sights on Asia

3D Diagnostic Imaging sets sights on Asia

3D Diagnostic Imaging, the Dundee-based company, is setting its sights on Asia after successfully wrapping up distribution deals in Europe and America. The company has enjoyed great success with its innovative CarieScan product, with significant distribution deals already agreed in Europe and the USA. Now, in light of the huge demand for the product, 3D […]


Dental charges to go up in England

Dental charges to go up in England

Ministers have confirmed that prescription fees and dental charges will increase, just days after it was revealed that dental charges will be frozen in Wales and prescription charges will be scrapped in Scotland. The announcement has been greeted with anger, with many people questioning the equality of a different fee scale for different parts of […]


Dental duo taking on London Marathon for charity

Dental duo taking on London Marathon for charity

A dental nurse and a hygienist from Dorset are taking on the London marathon to raise money for charity. Melanie Ward, a dental nurse and Mandy Burley, a dental hygienist, are being joined by their friend Josie for the race, which will take place on the 17th April. Mandy will run for Beating Bowel Cancer […]