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Midlands dentist warns against dangers of home whitening products
A dentist from the Midlands has warned teenage patients to stay away from home whitening products. Yusuf Kaderbhai, from Dental Care at WS4 in Walsall, said that many teenagers are using unsuitable, potentially harmful household whitening products, in a bid to get the famous Hollywood smile, which has been championed by many of their celebrity […]
New web area allows patients to comment on NHS dentists
The Department of Health has added a new area to the NHS Choices website to allow patients to comment and leave feedback on dental practices and dental services. The new web service was launched by Health Minister, Simon Burns, on the 23rd December. Now, NHS dental patients can leave comments about their experience at a […]
Dental professionals team up with schools in Northamptonshire
Dental professionals in Northamptonshire are set to join forces with local schools to launch a programme to improve oral health. The dental health team, known as the Smile Squad, will visit more than forty nurseries and schools in the North of the county. The team of professionals will provide educational, informal sessions for children and […]
Foundation donates thousands of dollars to provide dental care for children in Montana
Representatives from The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation have announced a donation of $240,000 to help provide oral healthcare for children in Montana. The announcement was made on the 31st December. The money will be used to provide dental healthcare for Montana children as part of the Get on the Right Track programme. The money […]
Increase in Dental Care Professionals (DCP’s) doing research
Following the General Dental Council’s implementation of compulsory Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Dental Care Professionals (DCP’s) in August 2008, DCP’s are required to update their knowledge and skills for optimal patient care. One third of CPD hours needs to constitute certified verifiable CPD. CPD involves study, courses, lectures, peer review and clinical audit. As […]
Fortis Global acquire 30 percent of Dental Corporation
Dental Corporation, the leading dental services provider in Australia and New Zealand, are to receive an investment of $100 million (approximately £65 million) from Fortis Global Healthcare Holdings Pte Ltd if approved by shareholders. Malvinder and Shivinder Mohan Singh, who own Fortis Global will then receive a 30 percent share in ownership of the Corporation. […]
2011 British Dental Association Annual Conference
The British Dental Association (BDA) will host their Annual Conference and Exhibition themed “essential innovations” on 19 to 21 May 2011 at Manchester Central Convention Complex (MCCC). There are around 180 exhibitors expected with opportunity to experience a variety of products, samples, technology, and services. Early booking discounts are available for those who register by […]
2010 Simplyhealth Dental Survey: Accessibility and Cost
Due to the amount of dental insurance claims during 2009 and NHS dental contract changes prompted by the Steele Review, Simplyhealth, private dental insurers, published a 2010 Dental Survey in November 2010 providing information on accessibility of UK dentistry and views on dental costs. The survey reveals that during years 2007-2008 and 2009, 28 million […]
American programme to offer mothers oral advice
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has teamed up with the text4baby scheme to offer oral advice to mothers of young children. The text4baby programme is run by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) and sends out texts to mothers who partake in the programme, providing advice which is estimated for their specific due date or […]
Mouth cancer awareness should be all year round
Following the success of the recent Mouth Cancer Action Month, Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has called for both dentists and patients to maintain their vigilance throughout the year, to help prevent deaths from the disease. Dr Carter said: “The support from the profession since the campaign started has […]
