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Scottish police release CCTV footage after Edinburgh dental practice was targeted by armed robber
Scottish police have released CCTV footage after a dental practice in Edinburgh was targeted by an armed robber. Police Scotland has published a series of images captured from cameras, and officers are appealing for information from anyone who saw the individual or is able to identify him. Police are eager to question the individual in […]
The reasons why more and more adults are opting for braces
Figures from the British Orthodontic Society suggest that 80% of orthodontists saw an increase in adult patient numbers in 2018. As more and more people choose to have braces during their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, it’s interesting to see why adults are becoming more open to a treatment that was once linked only to […]
60% of young children didn’t see a dentist last year
New research suggests that 60% of children aged 4 and under didn’t see a dentist last year. Analysis of NHS Digital data, which was performed by the Royal College of Surgeons, also revealed that 40% of children aged over four went without a dental check in 2018. Dental decay, which is preventable in the vast […]
British Dental Association backs new measures to reduce stress among healthcare professionals
The British Dental Association has backed new measures to tackle stress among healthcare workers. More than 30 recommendations have been suggested by Health Education England in a bid to clamp down on work-related stress and improve wellbeing in the healthcare sector. The NHS Staff and Learners’ Mental Wellbeing Commission report highlights a series of steps […]
Inquest reveals Darwen dentist died after spilling chemicals on his clothing and lighting a cigarette
An inquest has revealed that a dentist from Darwen died after unknowingly spilling chemicals on his clothing, which ignited when he lit a cigarette. Noel Patrick Cooney, 78, from Blackburn, had been pottering in his old dental surgery, which formed part of his home. His wife, Patricia, said that he liked to make models and […]
Melbourne dentist shares affordable hacks for better oral health
As studies show that a third of Australian adults suffer from untreated decay, a Melbourne dentist has shared some affordable hacks to boost oral health. Dr Giuliana D’Anna, the founder of Victoria-based clinic, iDental, claims that there are several simple, inexpensive ways you can protect your smile and reduce the risk of developing cavities and […]
Researchers question the benefits of artificial sweeteners and sugar-free products
Sugar-free foods and drinks and products that are made using artificial sweeteners are often marketed as healthy alternatives, but new research has called the health benefits of such products into question. A team of researchers based in Europe conducted a review of more than 55 studies that evaluated the impact of sugar substitutes. The team, […]
1 in 5 dental patients struggling to see a dentist in East England
New government data suggests that 1 in 5 dental patients in the East of England are struggling to see an NHS dentist. Analysis of recent statistics shows that more than 60,000 patients in the region have tried unsuccessfully to get an appointment with an NHS dentist. A separate survey, which was aimed at dentists, revealed […]
Mydentist reveals plans to merge practices to create giant dental centre in Halifax’s Broad Street Plaza
Mydentist has revealed plans to merge its three practices in Halifax into one giant dental centre in Broad Street Plaza. The chain, which currently operates two clinics on Clare Road and one on Parkinson Lane, is hoping to secure planning permission to create a larger practice on the ground floor of Broad Street Plaza. The […]
Clydebank dental patients raise hundreds for children’s charity
Dental patients in Clydebank have raised hundreds of pounds for a children’s charity. DB Dental Care has been running a campaign to raise money for Cash for Kids, and team members have been blown away by the generosity of patients. Cash for Kids supports children and young people with disabilities, as well as those who […]
