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British Scientists Invent Ground-Breaking Lifelong Fillings
Scientists in Britain claim to have developed ground-breaking fillings that last a lifetime. A team of researchers led by Professor Robert Hill from Queen Mary University of London has developed a new type of filling, which is designed to fill cavities and repair damage caused by harmful bacteria. Professor Hill explained that the filling releases […]
Rothwell MP Takes a Trip to the Dentist to Celebrate Genix Healthcare’s 10th Anniversary
Elmet and Rothwell MP Alec Shellbrooke paid the dentist a visit this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Genix Healthcare. The firm, which is now of the UK’s most successful dental chains, opened in Garforth a decade ago. Mr Shellbrooke visited the original Genix Healthcare practice in Garforth to mark the celebrations. Today, Genix […]
NYPD Appeals for Information After Scottish Dentist is Victim of Racist Attack
Officers from NYPD have appealed for information following an incident that involved a Scottish dentist being attacked on Fifth Avenue. Dr Nemeriq Al-Hanai was window shopping in New York’s famous avenue when she was set on fire by an attacker. Dr Al-Hanai suddenly felt warmth on her arm as she looked through the window of […]
Welsh Dental Hospital Forced to Turn Patients Away Due to Burst Pipe
A dental hospital in Wales was forced to turn patients away after a burst pipe caused flooding. Patients who were due to attend non-urgent appointments at Cardiff University Dental Hospital were contacted and informed that their appointments had been cancelled on Monday 12th September, after a water pip burst on the second floor of the […]
NICE Confirms New Guidelines for Heart Patients Undergoing Dental Treatment
Representatives from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) have confirmed a change of guidelines for dentists treating patients with heart problems. In 2008, NICE recommended that dentists no longer prescribe antibiotics for patients who had underlying heart issues. However, recently the guidelines were changed again, as NICE implemented advice for dentists to administer […]
New Research Links Endodontic Lesions to Higher Heart Disease Risk
A new study has linked endodontic lesions to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Research conducted by a team at the University of Helsinki revealed that endodontic lesions, known as apical rarefactions, increased the risk of heart disease. The researchers discovered that the more apical rarefactions a person had, the higher their risk of suffering […]
Soldiers to Face Jail Time if They Miss Dental Check-Ups
Soldiers in the British Army are facing time in jail if they fail to attend scheduled dental checks, it has been revealed. New rules are set to be introduced to clamp down on preventable dental illness and prevent the number of soldiers taking leaves of absence associated with decay. Under new regulations, a jail sentence […]
England’s Leading Dentist Suggests We Don’t Need 6-Monthly Check-Ups
The country’s leading dentist has suggested that we don’t need to visit the dentist every six months. Speaking at the NHS Expo conference in Manchester, Dr Sara Hurley suggested that six monthly appointments are only a guideline for those who are prone to dental issues and urged patients to challenge their dentist if they are […]
Thousands Waiting to See NHS Dentists in Plymouth
Almost 6,000 people in Plymouth are waiting to see a dentist, it has been revealed. Research suggests that 5842 people in the city are currently on a waiting list for an NHS dental practice. Lisa Clark is just one of those waiting to join an NHS surgery. The 30-year old, who recently moved back to […]
Copeland MP Urges Government to Iron Out Dental Health Inequalities
Copeland MP Jamie Reed has urged the government to act quickly to iron out dental health inequalities between children living in poor and affluent areas. Mr Reed was speaking after the publication of figures that confirm that dental health issues are the leading cause of hospitalisatilon for children in the UK. Mr Reed was also […]
