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Tooth-breaking teen flees in fear of murder
A teenager who broke a man’s tooth and jaw ran away because he thought his victim was dead. Kieran Wilkins, from Lydbrook in Gloucestershire, attacked a man despite no provocation and then ran for it because he believed he had killed his victim. On 20 February, Wilkins, 19, punched William Satterly knocking him to the […]
NHS dentistry “left behind”
Health service leaders have issued a reported saying NHS dentistry has been left behind. The British Dental Association claims that the industry has failed to resolve access issues despite the strides made by hospitals and GPs. The government attempted to remedy the issue in 2006 when it introduced measures aimed at enticing more dentists into […]
Dentists speak out against deadly tongue piercing.
The British Dental Association have spoken out against oral piercings after a man died from brain abscesses caused by his tongue stud. BBC News reported that the 22-year-old died in hospital with multiple abscesses on his brain just weeks after getting his tongue pierced. Professor Damien Walmsley, scientific adviser to the British Dental Association, said […]
Dentist wins UK entrepreneur award
A dentist has won the UK’s consumer services entrepreneur of the year award. Dr James Hull was presented the award by Joanna Lumley at a lavish ceremony in the Hilton Hotel, in Hyde Park, London. The award recognised Dr Hull’s achievement of building a huge dental empire. He currently owns over 80 dental surgeries. He […]
Dental clinic calls for more NHS patients
A Kettering dental surgery is calling out to NHS patients who don’t have a dentist because they have loads of vacancies. Northfield Dental only opened a month ago as part of £25million scheme to improve dental care in the area. This investment saw two new ‘long-hours’ practices open in Kettering and Wellington and extended the […]
Tooth fairy dream realised for one girl
A six-year-old girl’s design for a tooth fairy doll is to go on sale in Argos from Wednesday 14 October. Aine Gallagher, from Dungannon, could possibly have become the UK’s youngest inventor when her design was chosen for production above 700 other in the Argos’ design a toy competition. Tilly the Tooth Fairy will join […]
Bad breath can be treated
Everyone can suffer from bad breath at any time but it is often preventable and easily treated. Chronic bad breath, known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can affect self-esteem and relationships with people you meet. But there are some easy answers to the bad breath problem. If you are concerned about bad breath visit your […]
Spanish dentists to help clear NHS backlog
The NHS is enlisting the help of some Spanish dentists to clear the backlog of patients. The Derry Journal reports Alderman William Hay is backing the scheme to bring six Spanish dentists to the Western Board to alleviate lengthy waiting lists. Mr Hay said he knew people that travelled “60, 70 or even 80 miles” […]
Scottish dentists concerned over new NHS registration
Many Scottish dentists are concerned after the government announced plans for NHS dental care registration. Dentistry.co.uk reports that a survey of high street dentists revealed there is a belief that plans for NHS registration could harm patient care. The dentists believe the registration could discourage patients from getting regular dental appointments. Other concerns raised in […]
Jaw-breaking rugby player banned
The rugby player who broke the jaw of Chinnor scrum half Toby Prescott’s in four places has received a suspension from the Rugby Football Union. Puks Ngapaku, a Bournemouth fly half, has been band from playing rugby for six weeks by the union (RFU). The fly half only received a yellow card when the […]
