Archive for the ‘cosmetic dentistry’ Category
GDC Issues CPD Reminder for Dentists
The General Dental Council has issued a reminder for dentists with important deadlines for continuing professional development (CPD) fast approaching. Around 57,000 dentists registered with the GDC have been sent a form to complete, detailing the number of hours of CPD they have completed. The deadline for the form to be completed and sent back […]
Dental Implants Becoming Increasingly Popular
Dental implants are becoming increasingly popular, according to data from the medical search engine www.whatclinic.com. Recent data reveals that more than 150,000 people in the UK used the search engine to find out about dental treatments and search for clinics in their area during the last month, with 2,500 interested specifically in dental implants. The […]
Crissy Rock Shows Off New Smile After Years of Dental Misery
Comedian and actress, Crissy Rock has been busy showing off the results of dental implant treatment after suffering years of dental misery following treatment for cancer. The actress, who is best-known for ITV show, Benidorm and has also appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, was left without a lot of teeth […]
Duchess of Cambridge Tops Best Smile List
The Duchess of Cambridge has beaten off competition from Hollywood actors and pop stars to top a poll of the best celebrity smiles. The Duchess claimed the top spot in front of Cheryl Cole and Britain’s Got Talent judge, Alesha Dixon, who came second and third respectively. Pop stars Jessie J and Beyonce came in […]
A Nice Smile the Key to Professional and Romantic Success, Poll Reveals
A poll has revealed that most people believe that an attractive smile can help to improve the chance of happiness and success. According to research carried out by Bupa, more than half of Brits believe that a nice smile has a positive impact on your social, personal and professional life. Three in five people think […]
Dental Makeovers Booming with 50% Increase in the Last 5 Years
Cosmetic dentistry is becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people opt to have treatment to give them the perfect smile and in the last five years alone, the popularity of dental makeovers has increased by 50 percent. Thanks to amazing advances in science and technology, dentists are now able to offer a vast range […]
Dental Duo Reunited After Twenty Years
Two dentists who studies together at university have been reunited by a new business project in Bradford. Dentists Matt Parrot and John Sinclair studies at Leeds University but the students went their separate ways after graduating. Now, 20 years later, the dentists have joined forces on a new business venture. Parrot and Sinclair have taken […]
Dentists Admit to Lower Business Confidence
A survey carried out by Lloyds TSB has revealed that dentists have suffered from decreased confidence amid proposals for a new NHS dental contract and the continued uncertain economic climate. The Lloyds TSB Commercial Healthcare Confidence Index, which is released twice a year, shows that dentists have suffered the biggest decrease in business confidence, yet […]
‘Grim’ Future Predicted for Irish Dental Industry
Dentists and consumer groups have predicted a “grim” future for the Irish dental industry following cuts in the medical card schemes. The Health Service Executive announced the cuts two years ago and at the time the news was met with anger by both dentists and consumers, who were worried that dentistry would become unaffordable. Two […]
Warning over Medical and Dental Tourism
More than 50,000 people leave the UK to have medical or dental treatment abroad every year, however, a consultant surgeon has warned that patients must do extensive research in order to avoid pitfalls. In the last five years, the number of patients choosing to have treatment abroad has increased considerably and surgeon, Mike Parker, believes […]
