Archive for the ‘cosmetic dentistry’ Category
Dental Patient Asked to Fish Broken Crown out of Toilet, Wins £20,000 in Settlement
A dental patient has been paid £20,000 in an out of court settlement after a series of treatments for a broken tooth left her in agony for nine months, the biggest indignity being told to fish a broken onlay out of her toilet so a replacement can be made. Sally Bannister went to see Dentist […]
Cornwall-based dental firm launches new national campaign to tackle childhood decay
A dental firm based in Cornwall is preparing to launch a new national campaign to tackle alarming rates of childhood decay. Smile Together is launching the Brighter Smiles programme in Cornwall with a view to rolling out the initiative on a national scale. The aim of the campaign is to encourage dentists and local schools […]
Plans submitted to turn run down Preston pub into a brand new dental practice
Plans have been submitted to convert a run down, disused pub on New Hall Lane in Preston into a brand new dental practice. PWA Planning has sent in an application to restore the premises formerly occupied by the Belle Vue pub into a new dental surgery. They will now be considered by planning officers at […]
Sale dentist highlights the dangers of illegal tooth whitening
Tooth whitening is becoming increasingly popular year on year. While this means that more people are feeling confident about their smile, it has also lead to an increase in illegal tooth whitening. Sale Dental Spa’s Dr Aisha Ahmed is keen to alert people to the dangers of illegal whitening, especially as Christmas nears, and many […]
NHS England to launch special care dental service in Lincolnshire
Representatives from NHS England have confirmed the launch of a new special care dental service in Lincolnshire. A new service, which is designed to target vulnerable groups with special dental needs, will be introduced in the area on Thursday 1st December. Initially, the programme will run for seven years; however, there is an option to […]
Scunthorpe Dental Patients Now Have Access to Same Day Restorative Treatment
Dental patients in Scunthorpe can now access same-day restorative dental treatment after a local practice invested in state of the art technology. Stephen Potter, co-owner of Barton Dental Centre, explained that the addition of the Carestream Dental C3000 machine will enable patients in the local area to enjoy the benefits of same-day restorative treatment. This […]
Eastern Iowa Veteran All Smiles After Amazing $4,000 Makeover
A veteran from North Liberty in Eastern Iowa has plenty to smile about after undergoing extensive dental treatment on Tuesday 25th August. Sixty-nine year old David Meagan received $4,000 worth of free dental treatment as part of an initiative to help veterans, run by Aspen Dental Care. Mr Meagan was treated by the Aspen Dental […]
Edinburgh Cosmetic Dentists Help Ex-Squaddie Smile on His Wedding Day
Cosmetic dentists in Edinburgh have come to the rescue after learning that an ex-squaddie was too embarrassed to smile on his wedding day. Neil Raeburn, who suffers from fibromyalgia, was so ashamed of the state of his teeth that he was dreading posing for the camera on his big day, which is due to take […]
BBC Documentary to Air Story of 48 Year Old Who Superglued Her Own Teeth
A new BBC documentary set to air later this week will share stories in order to paint a picture of dental health in the UK. One of the stories featured is that of 48-year old Angie Barlow, a mother who was so scared to go to the dentist that she spent years super-gluing her own […]
Cosmetic Dentistry Boom is Good News for Dentists
Growing interest in cosmetic dentistry is increasing revenue for UK dentists, according to financial experts. In the last 12 months, the leading 100 dental firms took almost a billion pounds before operating costs were factored in and their income has increased by almost a quarter in the last four years. The positive news has been […]
