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‘Gappy smiles are the new trend’

‘Gappy smiles are the new trend’

A New York dentist has claimed that she is seeing an increase in the number of patients who want to maintain a natural smile. Dr Laura Torrado said more of her patients were following the trend for gappy smiles set by the likes of actress Anna Pacquin and buck-toothed beauty Lara Stone. Dr Torrado said […]


Silver fillings not a toxic as feared

Silver fillings not a toxic as feared

Boffins have claimed that silver-coloured dental fillings are not toxic as many people believe. After studying the surface of the mercury based fillings scientists have suggested that the surface forms of mercury might be less harmful than formerly thought. Researchers also noted that mercury-based amalgams had been used for more than a century and that […]


Aspen Dental launches Hour for Haiti

Aspen Dental launches Hour for Haiti

Employees at Aspen Dental Management will donating an hour of the pay to donate victims of the Haitian earthquake. The company (ADM) launched the voluntary An Hour for Haiti scheme which donates contributions by its employees to the American Red Cross. What’s more, ADM has also agreed to match all of the donations dollar-for-dollar up […]


Dental software to transform industry?

Dental software to transform industry?

New periodontal risk assessment software is being trailed at ten UK dental practices. Trials of the PreViser software are expected to reveal what kind of impact it will have on periodontal health and whether the internet-based package will motivate patients. The software works by assessing a patient’s gum health after a dental professional has input […]


Dentist leaves drill bit in woman’s mouth

Dentist leaves drill bit in woman’s mouth

An oral surgeon who left part of his drill in a wound in a Florida woman’s mouth is being sued after she was left in constant pain for more than a year. Donna Delgado, who had a drill bit burr, which is used to separate teeth, left in a wound, suffered for more than a […]


Dental nurse tutor scoops top prize

Dental nurse tutor scoops top prize

A dental nurse tutor has been named the Dental Care Professional Teacher of the Year for 2009 after being nominated by her students. Nicky Bartholomew, who teaches at the School of Professionals Complementary to Dentistry (SPCD), beat seven finalists to win the title and £250 for herself, £1,000 for educational materials and £150-worth of Marks […]


Grenada leaders thank New York dental team

Grenada leaders thank New York dental team

The Grenada government have thanked a New York dental team which has been working hard to improve the oral health of hundreds of Grenadans. New York University (NYU) sent a team of 46 its members to administer free care to underprivileged Grenadians – particularly the young and the elderly. Peter David, foreign affairs minister, called […]


Cork dentist wins sensitivity award

Cork dentist wins sensitivity award

An Irish dentist has been honoured for going above and beyond her normal duties to help a pregnant woman with toothache. Dr Freda Guiney, who practices in Classes Lake, Ballincollig, received a national award for sensitivity from the Journal of the Irish Dental Association for helping during a late night emergency. Her patients Mary and […]


Give kids a smile treats more than 300k

Give kids a smile treats more than 300k

This year’s Give Kids A Smile events will give more than 300,000 American children free access to dental care. There will be 1,962 events (GKAS) happening all over the country on or around 5 February with 319,000 children expected to receive treatment. More than 12,700 dentists are expected to participate in the program with more […]


Colgate: ‘healthy mouth equals healthy heart’

Colgate: ‘healthy mouth equals healthy heart’

Colgate has joined forces with British Heart Foundation to highlight the importance of the link between oral and overall health. The company is partnering the charity (BHF) in its attempt to raise funds for National Heart Month which takes place in February. Colgate has committed to donate 10p from every one of its products sold […]