Archive for the ‘‘Invisible’ braces’ Category
BDA have 5 seats up for grabs
Think you’ve got what it takes to sit on the British Dental Association’s Board? Five seats are now available on the BDA’s Principle Executive Committee. Each representative will be part of the BDA’s decision making body. With a strong influence over the dental industry, the committee and its members are highly respected individuals within the […]
Government green paper to support oral health
We’ve already seen the government take drastic action against sugar by banning the sale of fizzy drinks to anyone under 16. But, among other things, under the new green paper proposal this levy could be extended to those containing milk. It’s now up to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to decide whether or not to back […]
November is now Mouth Cancer Action month
The Oral Health Foundation have launched Mouth Cancer Action month in partnership with Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Biritsh Dental Health Foundation. Every November, the campaign will be targeting members of the public to be more ‘mouthaware’. The aim is to educate people on the symptoms to look out for, as well as preventative steps […]
Concerns about Scotland’s new dental care plan
The Scottish government has been urged to consider concerns from dentists when it comes to their new ‘model of care’ plan for dentistry. This plan is part of the wider Oral Health Improvement program, aiming to improve the dental health of those living in Scotland. The new plan involves a patient-focused approach to dentistry, with […]
Grampian calls on private support
NHS Grampian is to turn to the private sector to help tackle its dental care shortage. Private dentist The Aberdeen Clinic (TAC) will be paid more than £50,000 over the next six months to help NHS Grampian clear a year-long appointment backlog. The longest waits are in the oral and maxillofacial surgery department, with patients […]
New report highlights widespread dental issues in Middlesbrough
A shocking new report has revealed that some households in Middlesbrough don’t have access to a single toothbrush, with a third of the city’s children suffering from decay. The new research highlights the gravity of dental problems in this part of the North East, with health workers so worried about the situation that they are […]
Dentists launch new video calling app to provide instant advice
A pair of forward-thinking dentists has launched the UK’s first official video calling dental app. The Tooth Fairy app enables patients to connect with private and NHS dentists, providing access to advice without having to arrange an appointment at a practice or even leave the comfort of the couch. Deepak Aulak and Kian Dhinsa developed […]
Coleraine man charged with dental surgery robbery
A man from Coleraine has been charged with theft after stealing a number of items from Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery on Lodge Road. Derek Alan Kirk, 43, is believed to have taken more than £500 in cash, in addition to a prescription pad, a sharps box, a camera and flash and eight electric toothbrushes. […]
The British Dental Association calls for the Mayor to step in as oral health standards slip among children in London
The British Dental Association has urged the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to take action after new statistics showed that standards of oral health among children in London have deteriorated. An inquiry revealed that rates of decay have increased in 10 of the city’s boroughs, with 3,500 children under 5 in London having teeth removed […]
Over 145,000 dental patients are waiting for treatment in Queensland, new figures confirm
More than 145,000 people are waiting to see a dentist in Queensland, Australia. According to figures from Queensland Health, which were released in January, 145,249 patients are currently on a waiting list. Despite the fact that public dentists are treating thousands of patients every month across the state, there has only been a reduction in […]
