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Orthodontist encourages kissing to keep dental problems at bay
An orthodontist has encouraged people to spend four minutes a day kissing to keep dental problems at bay. Dr Khaled Kasem, from Impress Orthodontics, suggested that kissing can be beneficial for oral health because it stimulates saliva production, which neutralises acids in the mouth. When you kiss, the amount of saliva in the mouth increases, […]
Illinois man undergoes procedure to remove dental drill bit
A man in Illinois has undergone a procedure to retrieve a drill bit after inhaling it during a routine dental appointment. Tom Joszi, 60, went to the dentist to have a filling. During the procedure, he accidentally swallowed a drill bit, which later became lodged in his lung. At first, Mr Joszi didn’t realise that […]
Ely dental practice set to move to business park
A dental practice located in the heart of Ely is set to move to larger premises out of town. Enhance Dental Clinic, which is currently based in St Mary’s Street, will relocate to Lancaster Way Business Park after planning officers approved the application. The practice, which opened in 2008, has outgrown the current premises and […]
New mydentist practice opens in Blackburn following £1.2 million expansion
Mydentist has opened a new dental practice in Blackburn following a £1.2 million expansion project. The centre, which is located on Railway Road, has grown from six to sixteen surgeries making it mydentist’s second largest practice in the country. After six months of work, the new practice was officially opened by practice manager, Robyn Lawson, […]
Plans to build new dental and GP centre in Minchinhampton get the green light
Plans to build a new dental and GP centre in Minchinhampton have been given the green light. Stroud County Council has granted permission for Minchinhampton Surgery to build a new facility, which will house a combined GP and dental practice. The centre will cater for more than 8,000 patients living in the same catchment area […]
Norwich dental team donates more than 100 Easter eggs to chemotherapy patients
A dental team based in Wymondham, near Norwich, has collected more than one hundred easter eggs to donate to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The staff at Peppermint Dental Care launched an Easter appeal for patients at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and the response was overwhelming. Within days, the team had a large collection […]
Greenock dental surgery to end NHS dental services
A dental surgery in Greenock will cease to provide NHS dental services. Orangefield Dental Care has become a private dental clinic. The team, comprising Dr John Odeny, Dr Haris Rashid and Miss Holly Mooney, recently emailed patients to inform them that the practice would be switching to private dentistry. In the message to patients, the […]
Dental magnate retires from racing after ‘fairy tale’ Grand National win
Dental magnate, Sam Waley-Cohen, has retired from horse racing after a ‘fairy tale’ win in the Grand National. Mr Waley-Cohen, the owner of Portman Dental Care, bolted up to snatch the coveted prize on 50-1 fancy, Noble Yeats in what he had announced would be his last race. The amateur jockey had always said he […]
Clyde Munro acquires family-run dental practice in Balerno
Scotland’s biggest dental group has added a new practice to its ever-growing portfolio. Clyde Munro has acquired family-run Artis Dental Services in Balerno. The business was established over 15 years ago by husband-and-wife team Brian and Edel Clough. The practice team comprises two dentists and ten support staff and treats patients from Edinburgh, St Andrews […]
British Dental Association supports plans for water fluoridation in Scotland
The British Dental Association (BDA) is supporting plans to increase access to fluoridated water in Scotland. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is considering adding fluoride to water supplies in the area and other trusts could follow suit. Health boards have the option to ask Scottish Water to introduce fluoridated water provided they can prove support […]
