Archive for the ‘General’ Category
US war veterans given a new smile
American war veterans are being given the chance to regain their smiles, it has been announced. Pennsylvania cosmetic group Absolute Smile has launched a new initiative to help soldiers who suffered serious dental trauma while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Absolute Smiles for Heroes Programme (ASHP) provides cosmetic dentistry free of charge. "US soldiers […]
Cosmetic dentistry ‘experiencing powerful growth’
The cosmetic dentistry industry is experiencing strong and powerful growth, it has been claimed. According to Canadian newspaper the Calgary Herald, the trend is not only attributable to media and celebrities, but also to an ageing baby-boomer crowd who are taking more care in their appearance. Dr Steven J Hill, president of the Canadian Academy […]
Cosmetic dentistry ‘popular in India’
The demand for cosmetic dentistry treatment is rising in India, reports DNA Mumbai. Patients are ranging between 15 and 60-years-old, many of whom are seeking dental implants, states Dr Suchetan Pradhan, a Juhu-based dentist. "The need may be professional or personal, but at the end of the day they are all happy to have a […]
Avoid cosmetic dentistry while pregnant, says expert
Although there are no proven risks, cosmetic dentistry falls into the "better-safe-than-sorry category" for expectant mothers, it has been claimed. Heidi Murkoff, author of What To Expect When You’re Expecting, told MSNBC’s Today programme that there are a number of things to avoid when pregnant. She claimed that there is no scientific proof that teeth […]
Older generation ’embracing cosmetic dentistry’
Cosmetic dentistry is popular among the older generation, according to the Vancouver Sun. In a letter to the newspaper, Jacqueline A Kirby, 64, writes that she is happy to explore ways of keeping young. "I don’t think I know anyone my age who has not at the very least explored some type of cosmetic surgery […]
People with poor gum health ‘smile less’
The health of an individual’s gums can affect how often they smile, a new study has revealed. Published in the Journal of Periodontology, the research found that the higher the level of periodontal – or gum – disease a person has, the more likely they are to limit how widely they smile and cover their […]
New portal warns of dental dangers
A new online portal has been launched in the US to provide professional information to patients concerned about media reports regarding lead contamination in dental crowns. News outlets in the US have reported suspected cases of contamination in crowns imported from overseas. The National Association of Dental Laboratories has decided to reassure and help the […]
Dental professionals’ help required for research
Dental professionals are being called upon to take part in a survey by Dentistry.co.uk and two industry magazines. The research will focus on treatment fees charged by dental practices and professionals are asked to fill in a questionnaire available on the Dentistry.co.uk website. Once all the data has been compiled and the findings released, dentists […]
New report reveals dental spending patterns
A new report into NHS dentistry has revealed government spending per person is not consistent across the UK. The study, which has been produced by the NHS Information Centre (IC), shows that the Cheshire and Merseyside Strategic Health Authority spent the most per head of population in 2005-06 at £50. In contrast, Hampshire and Isle […]
Dentistry event draws closer
Aesthetic dentistry is the focus of an event to be held in June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, in London. The seventh World Aesthetic Congress will play host to hundreds of dentists over the two-day event. Highlights include the launch of the British Dental Bleaching Society and learning about occlusion from speaker […]
