Archive for the ‘‘Invisible’ braces’ Category
Sheffield dentist gives apprenticeships something to smile about
A Sheffield dental practice has been named on the top 100 apprentice employers in the UK. Michael and Margaret Naylor and their colleagues at High Green Dental in Sheffield city centre were commended for providing excellent opportunities for apprentices at the National Apprenticeship Awards. Margaret Naylor said it was a huge honour to receive the […]
Volunteers Needed to Wear Holly Willoughby’s Brace
The Doctor, who fitted Holly Willoughby’s near invisible braces, is now offering volunteers the chance to wear the new C-FAST (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth) for only half the cost. Dr. Biju Krishnan, co founder of the Lubiju clinic where the brace system originated, is hoping that with the help of Holly’s celebrity endorsement and […]
Tornado blows woman’s braces 100 miles away
A man walking along a beach in Massachusetts made an interesting discovery when he came across a plastic bag containing dental aligners – the braces had been blown 100 miles by a tornado. Rick Maurice was enjoying a stroll along a beach on Tuckernuck Island, off Nantucket, when he came across the bag containing the […]
Lancashire practice takes on new dentist
An NHS dental practice in Lancashire is taking on a new dentist. Principal dentist at Station Dental Practice, Leyland, Assim Ghaffoor, has confirmed that a new dentist will join the practice in August. Sarah Casey, a newly qualified dentist from the University of Manchester, will join the team at the beginning of next month, taking […]
Teenager suffers dental injuries after being attacked by a cow
A teenage girl needed urgent dental care after being attacked by a cow when walking her dog in a field in Wargrave near Reading. Emma Gregory was walking her dog through the field when she was attacked by a cow protecting her calf; the 16 year old was airlifted to hospital but has since been […]
Dental patient numbers reach an all-time high in Dumfries and Galloway
Recent figures have given NHS health bosses in Dumfries and Galloway something to smile about; the number of patients registered with an NHS dentist has increased significantly and numbers have now reached an all-time high. Valerie White, a consultant in dental public health, said that NHS Dumfries and Galloway has worked hard over the last […]
Summertime can Increase Dental Damage Risk
We might not get much in the way of sunshine in Britain over the summer, but when we do we tend to try to make the best of it. Now, however, dental experts are spreading warnings about the risk summer habits and eating routines can have on our dental health. While summer often brings barbeques, weekend […]
Impact of Food Advertisements on Kids
We all know that adverts are meant to persuade those watching into purchasing items or produce, but new studies have now shown that certain adverts can have an impact on the lifestyles of many children. Adverts showing unhealthy food have been found to greatly increase the likelihood of children wanting to eat more high fat […]
New Award Category in Dental Ceremonies
A new category has been chosen for future dental awards: Best DCP (Dental Care Professional) The award is being given for “key dental care professionals” in practices, of which potentials for the DCP are nominated by their fellow staff. So, if you know of anyone within your practice who is deserving of the award, you […]
Dentists to take Larger Role in Patients’ Health
A regular dental appointment at your local dentist’s practice generally involves a check-up on your dental health in order to find any possible cavities or gum diseases, and may include further appointments if it is decided you have a problem and need additional work to be done. But now dentists are being urged to take […]
