Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Councillors bid to prioritise dental care in Cumbria
Councillors in Cumbria are looking to prioritise dental care in a move that will see them take on new commissioning responsibilities. Cumbria County Council is working more closely with NHS England to try and improve access to NHS dental services. Currently, the region is struggling to support the demand for NHS dental care, with many […]
Fishguard dental team throws support behind Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental team from Fishguard has thrown its support behind Mouth Cancer Action Month to raise awareness of oral cancer in November. Dentists, dental nurses and reception staff at Vergam Dental Practice have been wearing blue t-shirts to support the annual initiative to educate patients about mouth cancer. Every year, more than 8,000 new cases […]
Love, love me tooth!
A tooth belonging to one of the most iconic musicians of all time is set to be displayed in Bristol. Michael Duk, a collector, who bought the tooth at auction for £19,000, has agreed to lend the rather bizarre artefact to a Bristol dentist to mark Mouth Cancer Action Month. Having bought the tooth, Mr […]
Tributes pour in for popular Mattishall dentist
Former colleagues and patients have paid tribute to a hugely popular Mattishall dentist. Jim Baines, who cared for patients in Dereham for more than 40 years, passed away on Friday 25th October at the age of 87. Jim was an active member of the local community, and he treated several generations during his time at […]
Scottish dental group joins Dementia Friends initiative to provide training for over 300 employees
Scottish dental group, Clyde Munro, has joined Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Friends initiative to provide training for more than 300 employees. Dementia Friends is a programme, which is designed to help improve awareness of dementia and its impact on individuals and their families. As part of a new partnership, around 160 dentists and 140 other members […]
Sussex residents invited to free mouth cancer screening session in Burgess Hill
Residents in Sussex are invited to attend a free mouth cancer screening session in Burgess Hill on Monday 18th November. To support Mouth Cancer Action Month, Gateway Dental will be offering free mouth cancer checks throughout the day. A spokesperson for the Station Road clinic said that it was very important to the team to […]
Dental practice launches search for Norwich’s most nervous patient
An East Anglia dental practice is on the hunt for Norwich’s most nervous dental patient. Dentist, Dr Gautam Sharma, from West Earlham Dental Practice, has launched a novel competition in a bid to cure one local patient of dental phobia. Dr Sharma is offering the winner the chance to undergo a course of treatment provided […]
Cornwall dental practice becomes the first to support new sustainable bamboo brush scheme
A dental practice in St Austell, Cornwall, has become the first to support a sustainable bamboo toothbrush scheme. Simon Fox, principal dentist at Fox’s Dental Care, explained that he took the decision to sign up to the new initiative run by Refuse & ReUse because he’s passionate about the environment. Refuse & ReUse, a South […]
American scientists suggest improving oral health could benefit psoriasis sufferers
Scientists in America have suggested that improving dental health could have benefits for psoriasis sufferers. Psoriasis is a skin condition, which affects around 2% of the UK population. It causes itchy, dry, scaly patches to develop on the skin and can affect all parts of the body. Most cases of psoriasis are found in young […]
Scottish tap water receives stamp of approval from the Oral Health Foundation
Scotland has become the first nation in the world to have its tap water recognised for its ability to promote healthy smiles. Scottish tap water has been given the seal of approval by the Oral Health Foundation after Scottish Water submitted evidence, which supported a link between tap water and healthier teeth. The news was […]
