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John Lydon develops Speech Problems after Dental Surgery
Former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon has developed speech problems after undergoing dental surgery. Lydon, who earned the nickname Johnny Rotten as a result of his decaying molars, underwent surgery to treat gum disease and a double abscess. Lydon admits that he has always suffered from poor oral health and said that his parents never […]
BDA urges Pilot Dentists to stick with New Plans
The British Dental Association has urged dentists participating in new pilot projects to be persistent and stick with the pilot programmes. The BDA’s general dental practice committee chair, Dr John Milne, said that the pilot scheme will inevitably throw up challenges, which dentists should be prepared to tackle. Dr Milne has also urged dentists to […]
Tyneside Dental Team preparing for Charity Run
The team from Bute Dental in Blaydon are preparing to run the Blaydon Race to raise money for Marie Cure Cancer Care. Members of staff are taking on the challenge in memory of their colleague, Dr Jill Graham, who died of cancer last November at the age of 34. Dr Graham was a keen athlete […]
Dr Who’s Sidekick reveals how she got the Smile Factor
Dr Who’s famous sidekick, Karen Gillan, who plays character, Amy Pond, has revealed how she has the Smile Factor, but unlike most celebrities who are now opting for professional cosmetic dental treatment, Gillan revealed that her secret weapon was in fact an electric toothbrush. The Scottish actress revealed that she used to be conscious of […]
Study shows Xylitol reduces Cavities in Babies
A new study has found that Xylitol can reduce the number of cavities in babies and the research suggests that mothers can prevent their child from developing cavities by wiping their gums with Xylitol wipes. Speaking at the International Association of Dental Research, Ling Zhan, assistant professor of dentistry at the University of San Francisco, […]
Doncaster Health Bosses reveal Plans to Relocate Four Dentists
Health bosses in Doncaster have revealed plans to relocate four of the five dentists currently working at the Mexborough dental access centre. Last week, plans were revealed to open a new clinic in the town centre and bosses have now confirmed that one dentist and three dental students will move from the current location and […]
Holly Willoughby shows off New Braces
This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is the latest star to have orthodontic treatment; she tweeted a photograph of her new braces yesterday along with the tag line, ‘Brace yourself, I’ve got braces!’ The 30 year old daytime TV favourite has been on maternity leave since giving birth to a baby girl in April, but yesterday […]
NHS Chiefs offer Assurance for Shetland Dental Patients
Health chiefs from NHS Shetland have offered dental patients assurances for the future, after their local dentist announced his retirement. Alan Owen will retire in September and locals were worried that they would be left without a dentist, however, NHS Shetland has assured locals that steps are being taken to find a solution and discussions […]
Almost 50% of Admit Skipping Brushing before Bed
Almost half of the people participating in a recent survey revealed that they regularly skip brushing their teeth before they go to bed. The survey, which was carried out by dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, revealed that 47 percent of people in the UK regularly go to bed without cleaning their teeth. The […]
Survey shows Scots have the Worst Oral Hygiene
A survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that people in Scotland have the worst oral hygiene habits in the UK. According to the survey, one in five Scots do not brush their teeth in the morning, with 20 percent of participants in Scotland also admitting to going without brushing their teeth […]
