Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Summertime can Increase Dental Damage Risk
We might not get much in the way of sunshine in Britain over the summer, but when we do we tend to try to make the best of it. Now, however, dental experts are spreading warnings about the risk summer habits and eating routines can have on our dental health. While summer often brings barbeques, weekend […]
Impact of Food Advertisements on Kids
We all know that adverts are meant to persuade those watching into purchasing items or produce, but new studies have now shown that certain adverts can have an impact on the lifestyles of many children. Adverts showing unhealthy food have been found to greatly increase the likelihood of children wanting to eat more high fat […]
University Studies NHS Dental Contracts
The University of Liverpool has begun a study into the dental contracting of the National Health Service, better known as the NHS. The study is estimated to take three years and will concentrate on determining what constitutes a successful dental contract. The University of Liverpool has stated that that the study will determine the true […]
Phillips and Dental Duo Advocate Prevention over Cure
The key philosophy in dentistry of late has been prevention before cure; that is, maintaining good oral health so that restorative procedures at your dentist are not needed. To this end, Phillips is holding a touring road show to spread awareness of prevention following an exception sell-out meeting series in Belfast and Glasgow earlier in […]
Japan Launches Robotic Patient for Dental Training
It seems of late that there are new training devices for dental students being invented every day, and they seem to be getting better and better with every new release. The newest innovative dental training idea comes from Japan and even goes one better than hapTEL – the virtual reality training chair that recently impressed […]
New Award Category in Dental Ceremonies
A new category has been chosen for future dental awards: Best DCP (Dental Care Professional) The award is being given for “key dental care professionals” in practices, of which potentials for the DCP are nominated by their fellow staff. So, if you know of anyone within your practice who is deserving of the award, you […]
New Ideas in Fight to Help Smokers Quit
While we already have inventions like the smokeless cigarette and nicotine gum and patches, new innovations and ideas to help smokers quite are being introduced all the time. While all the devices containing nicotine all perform well for a boost against cravings, sometimes a little motivation can go a long way. This is the belief […]
Dental Practice Failing to Meet “Basic Demands” of Patients?
In new research from Software of Excellence, it has been found that a concerning 44% of all attempted calls to dental practices fail to get through to a member of the team. Whether it’s a receptionist or a dentist, recent studies have found that a staggering 44% of calls made to dental practices go through […]
Dental College under Review Following Inspection
Queen’s University Belfast Dental School has been inspected by the General Dental Council due to a number of reported concerns regarding an insubstantial use of resources being given to teaching dentistry. The inspection was taken after a number of concerns were addressed to the General Dental Council, which lead to the chief executive and registrar […]
Further Evidence over importance of Vitamin D
An article posted on this website only a few days ago spoke about the growing importance and concerns regarding Vitamin D deficiency, and as time goes on further evidence of the significance of the vitamin is becoming more widespread. Recently it has been confirmed that vitamin D can be of a great help to the […]
