Posts Tagged ‘dental treatment’
Consumers looking for bright white smiles urged to be cautious amid concerns over the safety of home whitening products
Dentists are urging patients looking for bright, white smiles to be cautious amid concerns over the safety of home whitening products. Research suggests that around 40% of British adults would like a more attractive smile, with whitening becoming an increasingly popular cosmetic treatment over the last 5 years. Shows like Love Island and the Only […]
Dental professionals slam Netflix documentary linking root canal treatment to cancer
Dental professionals have urged streaming platforms to remove a documentary, which links root canal treatment to an increased risk of cancer. Dentists, researchers and specialist endodontists have slammed the makers of ‘Root Cause’ and accused streaming services of spreading inaccurate, potentially harmful messages. The film, which was made by Australian Frazer Bailey, documents the film-maker’s […]
Bloxham dental practice hosts fun day for local children
Some children fear going to the dentist, but more than 100 kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves at a dental fun day in Bloxham recently. To encourage children to feel more confident and comfortable when a dental appointment looms, the team at Bloxham Dental organised a dental day. Offering a programme packed with activities and competitions to […]
Grimsby man jailed after victim requires £3,000 worth of dental treatment following club attack
A man from Grimsby has been jailed after attacking a fellow reveller at a club in Cleethorpes. Peter Bratley’s victim sustained £3,000 worth of dental damage as a result of an unprovoked assault in Zero° North Bar last year. Mr Bratley, 36, was in the toilets when he attacked the victim, punching him in the […]
Lengthy waiting lists prompt desperate Australian dental patients to fly inter-state for treatment
Desperate dental patients in Australia are being forced to fly to different states for treatment as a result of lengthy waiting lists. Some patients have reported waiting more than three years for treatment for painful wisdom teeth, with waiting times well above average in parts of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. A patient from […]
Is tooth whitening illegal? Everything you need to know before you have treatment
We’ve entered a brand New Year, and no doubt you’ve already spotted adverts for all kinds of products and services that promise they can make you look and feel better. One treatment that has become increasingly popular is tooth whitening. If you’ve seen adverts on social media, you may assume that the providers are legitimate, […]
Dortmund star Gotze needs urgent dental treatment after clash with Spurs defender Vertonghen
Borussia Dortmund star, Mario Gotze, needs urgent dental treatment after a clash with Tottenham Hotspur’s Jan Vertonghen, it has been confirmed. The German international was caught by the Spurs defender in a challenge during the Champion’s League group game at Wembley on Wednesday night. Vertonghen was sent off following the challenge for a second yellow […]
The Global Costs of Dental Treatment due to Sugary Foods is Over £115 Billion
Researchers at Martin Luther University and the Biotechnology Research and Information Network AG have calculated the cost of the world’s addiction to sugar: $172 billion. This alarming figure includes $23 billion in Germany alone. To get to this statistic the research team at Halle-Wittenberg looked at representative information on the prevalence of caries (tooth decay), […]
Did you know that a trip to the dentist could save your life?
Many of us approach the dental clinic with extreme caution. It’s very common to experience anxiety when sitting in a waiting room listening to the whirring noise of the dreaded drill, but most of us would endure 5 minutes in the chair if we knew it could save our lives. If you haven’t been to […]
Dentist Convicted of Mass Fraud Ordered to Pay £360,000 to NHS
A dentist that was convicted and imprisoned for defrauding the NHS for treatments over 6 years and worth hundreds of thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay £360,000 in compensation in a proceeds of crime hearing brought to Guildford Crown Court. Mark Walewski, a dentist who previously was the manager of the New Dental […]
