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Poor oral hygiene linked to pregnancy problems
A mother’s poor oral hygiene could heighten the risks of premature delivery and infection of the newborn child, among other complications, a new study has found. The Queen Mary University of London study, spearheaded by Cecilia Gonzales-Marin, found that oral bacteria can be spread to an unborn child through blood and amniotic fluid. Birth […]
Dental nurses step into higher education
A new training scheme for registered dental nurses that allows them to study part-time, with the support of their employer, towards a “Certificate in Oral Health and Application of Fluoride Varnish” has been launched by North Western Deanery, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Colgate. Registered dental nurses will, upon completion of the […]
BDA-NHS dentistry compromised by pay award
The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the 0.21% gross pay uplift for NHS dentists announced today as failing dentists and patients. Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) John Milne said: “We appreciate that a measure of financial restraint is necessary in the current economic climate. Clearly, economic prudence is essential […]
Ceragenin the new answer to curing tooth decay
A Japanese research firm have created a compound that could give tooth decay the brush-off. CSA-13, a new form of Ceragenin, actively destroys bacteria in the mouth that lead to dental decay and degradation. Researchers from Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals think that Ceragenin could be integrated into everyday dental care as soon as this year, helping with […]
Liverpool University′s dentistry department will “remain open”
Professor Callum Youngson of the Liverpool University has denied media reports that the University’s dentistry department is under threat of closure. Earlier this month, the Liverpool Echo reported that it had seen leaked documents suggesting that eight departments – including dentistry – needed urgent review and could possibly be axed. The Echo reported that improving […]
Tooth Decay: Modern Lifestyle, A Food For Thought?
Modern lifestyle habits may have a greater influence on avoiding tooth decay than diet alone, claims new research from scientists at the Leeds Dental Institute. Experts have long since contended that sugar consumption is the root cause of tooth decay, but the review, published in the journal Obesity Reviews, found no association between sugar intake […]
Think tank recommends limiting dentists′ private work
Imposing a quota on the amount of private work a dentist can do, will improve NHS dentistry access, says the think tank New Local Government Network. Dentists should be made to spend half their time on NHS patients, it said. It claimed that the restriction would be justified by the high cost – up to […]
Five a day may ruin your teeth, cosmetic dentist warns
Healthy eating may be damaging your teeth warns Dr Rahul Doshi of The Perfect Smile Studios & Academy in Hertfordshire. A diet high in fruit and other healthy foodstuffs has implications for oral health that the general public are not aware of, he said. “Other seeming ‘healthy’ things we consume, such as antacids, for example, […]
Botox for bruxism
News this week that Jenny McCarthy likes a “little bit” of Botox. The comedian regaled Oprah and her audience with tips, claiming that Botox helps people feel better. But Botox doesn’t just have cosmetic and mood-elevating effects: now, it’s being touted as an effective treatment for bruxism, more commonly known as teeth-grinding. Injecting the Botox […]
Costs and profit hurdles for NHS practices
The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants (NASDA) has released the figures of its 2007/2008 annual benchmarking exercise, showing that practices are getting bigger, employing more staff or generating revenue through staying open for longer. These latest figures are illustrative of the second year of the NHS dental contract. NHS dentists have suffered a small […]
