Archive for the ‘celebrity dentistry’ Category
Glasgow dentist launches new painless dental treatment
A Glasgow dentist has launched a new painless dental treatment, which could make a huge difference to patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia. City centre practice, Integrated Dentalcare, has launched the water laser treatment, a treatment which has become extremely popular amongst celebrities in Hollywood. Water laser treatment completely numbs the tissue around the […]
TI claims drug habit started after dental surgery
American rapper, TI has talked openly about his drug problem for the first time. TI, from Atlanta, said he became hooked on prescription drugs after undergoing dental surgery earlier this year. The rapper had a series of procedures and was prescribed painkilling drugs, Oxycontin and hydrocodone. In an interview with Vibe magazine, the music star […]
Kanye West replaces bottom teeth with diamonds
US rapper Kanye West unveiled a set of diamond implants on a television appearance on Ellen De Generes’ chat show yesterday. The new set of teeth is the latest accessory in West’s ultra glamorous lifestyle and matches perfectly with his expensive designer clothes, luxury yacht and bling jewellery. When questioned about his new teeth, Kanye […]
Dental school under investigation
An investigation has been launched at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, after a visiting professor expressed concerns about “countless violations” at the facility. Dr Peter Paris said that during his time at the dental school, numerous issues arose and he was concerned by the daily running of the facility. During the course […]
Designers don’t mind the gap
Designers at New York Fashion Week have revealed a surprising trend: the gappy smile. Most people are used to reading about must-have items and new colour and style trends following the numerous fashion shows which make up fashion week. However, this time, it is the models’ gappy smiles that have got people’s tongues wagging. In […]
Museum proud to display Washington’s teeth
The National Museum of Dentistry, based in Baltimore, Maryland, has lauded the false teeth of former President George Washington as its prize attraction. The museum displays the dentures as it’s featured exhibit, alongside a number of antique and interesting dental equipment. An associate of the Smithsonian Institution said the museum aimed to brand itself as […]
US dentists launch ‘Smile Pink’ Campaign
A new campaign in the United States has recently been launched, achieved by the support of over 500 dentists in the country, to help aid in the awareness and detection of breast cancer. The campaign will offer the chance for people to wear a Pink Swarovski Crystal on their tooth, or multiple teeth, in order […]
Myleene and Kelly can’t hide their dental work
Television presenter Myleene Klass couldn’t help but show off her new braces in London whilst presenting daytime show ‘This Morning’ last week. The lingual braces, which are fitted behind the teeth, could clearly be seen, as Miss Klass tasted food during a segment of the show. Although the braces are supposed to be ‘invisible’ to […]
Iconic false teeth set to light up the sale room
Winston Churchill’s iconic set of false teeth are set to light up the sale room as they go up for auction today. The famous dentures, which were manufactured by a young technician known as Derek Cudlipp, were designed to preserve Churchill’s infamous lisp. Churchill’s distinctive voice became a major weapon during the war, as he […]
Money for dental treatment will pay for snooker legend’s funeral
The money raised for Alex Higgins’ dental treatment will now be used to pay for his funeral, it has been announced. Just a few months ago, shocking pictures of the snooker star appeared in the national media after it was revealed that Higgins was losing his fight to stay alive due to the inability to […]
