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Dentists urge shoppers to be wary of home whitening kits
Dentists are urging online shoppers to be wary of home tooth whitening kits. Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the growth of social media networks and many celebrities sporting a bright white smile. As the demand for treatment increases, more and more people are looking for ways to get a […]
Bingley dentist hangs up his drill after 54 years in the business
A dentist from Bingley has officially hung up his drill after treating patients for 54 years. At the age of 78, David Pulman was one of England’s oldest working dentists when he retired in June. David has spent the last 46 years working at Park Road Dental Practice, and he reluctantly decided to retire after […]
Dental experts issue warnings after bleaching craze goes viral on TikTok
Dental experts have issued a stark warning to social media users after a dangerous tooth bleaching craze went viral on TikTok. Videos that show TikTok users using hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth have now been viewed millions of times. The chemical is better known for dying hair and it is also commonly used as […]
Scottish dentists worry about ‘paralysing’ NHS Coronavirus guidelines
Dentists in Scotland are worried about the implications of ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. Sheila Macintyre, from the Scottish Dental Association, claims that the current guidelines are contributing to the paralysis of NHS dentistry. Ms Macintyre, who runs a practice in Renfrewshire, suggested that the policies currently enforced by the Scottish Government have created a two-tier NHS […]
Local authorities raise concerns over sudden surge in demand for post-lockdown dental treatment
Local authority leaders have raised concerns over a sudden surge in demand for post-lockdown dental treatment. In 2018/2019, NHS figures suggested that 177 multiple-tooth extractions were carried out on under 18’s every working day in England. This figure represented an increase of 17% compared to numbers for 2012/2013. The number of procedures rose from 38,208 […]
Dental patients face lengthy waits, as Covid-19 lockdowns contribute to 10 million cancelled appointments
Dental patients in the UK face a lengthy wait to see a dentist, after Coronavirus lockdowns contributed to the cancellation of 10 million appointments. The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that it could take months, or even years to clear the backlog, with patients likely to be waiting for a long time for routine […]
American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care
The American Dental Association (ADA) has responded to new advice issued by the World Health Organisation, which advised dental patients against all non-essential services. In a statement, the ADA said it “respectfully, yet strongly disagrees” with the guidance. Chad P. Gehani, president of the association, stressed that dental care is “essential” and highlighted the link […]
Government confirms university dental places cap to be lifted
The government has confirmed that a cap on the number of dental places available at universities has been lifted following the publication of A Level results. In light of changes to the marking system, a large number of students now have the required grades to study dentistry at university, but under existing guidelines, there would […]
Oral hygiene habits slip during lockdown, as only 1 in 8 people brush twice a day
A new survey has revealed that only 1 in 8 people brushed their teeth twice a day during lockdown. Research conducted by Floe Oral Care suggested that only 12% of Brits have been cleaning their teeth twice-daily since the start of lockdown. Over 40% admitted to brushing once a day, while 18% of participants said […]
The Oral Health Foundation approves first bamboo toothbrush
The Oral Health Foundation has given its seal of approval to a bamboo toothbrush for the first time. The charity’s expert panel has officially accredited the Bambooth range of brushes. The Bambooth collection features brushes, which have a muso bamboo handle. Muso bamboo is the fastest-growing renewable material in the world and it is also […]
