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Advanced technology developed for patients
There has been great improvement in the cosmetic dentistry industry, a new report has claimed. According to Research and Markets, a marketing resource firm, as people take more care of their teeth, greater emphasis has been placed of technological advancement in the field. Tooth-shaded resins have been developed that dentists can paint on and bond […]
Economy slowdown ‘hits cosmetic dentists’
Financial recession is hitting the cosmetic dental industry, reports the Associated Press. Joi Freemont, a dentist from Atlanta, said that regular teeth-whitening patients "now want to think about it a bit". She claimed that demand for braces is lessening, as "people were getting them for the kids, for themselves, but now they’re waiting". The news […]
British dental habits ‘vary’
There is an increasingly widening dental gap occurring in Britain, according to the Daily Telegraph. The newspaper claims that on the one hand, there are people who cannot afford good teeth due to the rising cost of dental treatment nd on the other there are those who are embracing the cosmetic dentistry trend. Following Gordon […]
Health and aesthetics ‘both important in teeth’
Cosmetic dentistry is a long-term approach to maintaining healthy teeth, according to Queens Business Today. The news source reports that Rego Park dental practice, run by brothers Dr’s Edward and Gary Pinchas, works on an ethic that dental health is similar to building a home. "If the foundation is not 100 per cent, the house […]
Cosmetic dentistry ‘reduces signs of ageing’
Cosmetic dental work such as lengthening and reshaping can reduce the signs of ageing, it has been claimed. According to dentist Dan Deutsch, a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dentistry, making front teeth appear longer by augmenting them with porcelain veneers has the effect of knocking off the […]
UK ‘poor dental health’
The poor state of the UK’s teeth does not become apparent until compared with the US, it has been claimed. Commenting on his Daily Telegraph blog, journalist Philip Sherwell explained that he had never considered how "dentally-challenged" the UK was before moving to the US. "I confess that I now find myself checking out the […]
AACD membership ‘record high’
Membership to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has increased to a record level for the fifth consecutive year. The organisation now has 8,045 members in 70 different countries and attributes the growth to the "overall boom" in the industry over the last few years. "Being able to lead the profession in the art […]
Dentists ‘create beautiful smiles’
One of the best things about being a dentist is the chance to create beautiful smiles, according to one dentist. In a presentation to female dental students at the University of North Carolina, Dr Bobbi Stanley explained that there were numerous positive aspects of being a dentist. "From the satisfaction of literally creating beautiful smiles, […]
Dieting ‘bad for teeth’
As men and women all over the world aim to lose weight as part of their new year’s resolutions, they may be unaware that dieting can ruin their teeth. Celebrity gossip magazine femalefirst has warned that many diets affect the body’s mineral deposits and produce acid that weakens the teeth and bones. "That’s bad news […]
Londoners ‘biggest fans of cosmetic dentistry’
People residing in London spend more money on cosmetic dental treatment than anywhere else in the UK, according to research. Reported by Elixir News, a study by the Mintel for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) found that 28 per cent of Londoners have had cosmetic dentistry, closely followed by 26 per cent of […]
