Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Happy the Hippo drafted in to encourage good oral hygiene amongst children
The British Dental Health Foundation have drafted in a new recruit to encourage children to adopt good oral hygiene habits; Happy the Hippo will join the team in May to launch the 35th National Smile Month programme. Despite significant improvements in children’s oral health in recent years, figures show that almost a third of children […]
New plans to regulate tooth whitening products in New Zealand
The Environmental Risk Management Authority is considering new plans to regulate tooth whitening products. The new plans will encourage all consumers interested in using whitening products to visit their dentist before having treatment; the proposals also suggest a ban on DIY whitening products and gels from the shelves of high street stores and supermarkets. If […]
Dentists calling patients back for check-ups too frequently
The government has warned that patients are being called back for routine check-ups more often than is required; figures suggest that dentists are urging patients to visit every six to nine months, rather than following NICE guidelines, which suggest that most adults only need to attend a check-up every two years. The figures from the […]
Free oral cancer screening on offer at Fayetteville practice
Dr Bruce Cassis, from Cassis Dental Centre in Fayetteville is offering free dental screening to celebrate Oral Cancer Awareness Week. Dr Cassis will host a free clinic on Friday 18th April and appointments will be available all day; each examination only takes between 2 and 3 minutes but the test could potentially save lives. Dr […]
NHS dental places available across Hampshire
Health chiefs in Hampshire have announced that hundreds of dental places are available in the area. Health chiefs are worried that people do not realise that there are spaces available and are therefore going without the treatment they need. NHS Hampshire recently revealed plans for thousands of new NHS places; representatives from the county council […]
Dentists to be paid according to quality not quantity
The government has confirmed that there will be a shake-up in the payment system for dentists; from the summer, dentists will be paid according to quality, rather than quantity. 62 dental practices across the country have been chosen to trial the new system, which will replace the system brought in by Labour in 2006. Currently, […]
Irish dentists must display fees from June
From June onwards, all dentists working in Ireland will be required to display their treatment costs so that patients can see fees before they have a consultation. The announcement was made by the Dental Council yesterday; president of the organisation, Dr Eamon Croke, announced that it will be mandatory for dentists to show prices and […]
Bristol dentists warns against cheap whitening treatments
A Bristol dentist has urged patients to avoid outlets offering discount tooth whitening treatments. Simon Dunn, a dentist from Redland, said that the number of outlets offering cheap whitening treatments has increased significantly in recent years but there are risks associated with visiting a practitioner who is not qualified and does not have formal training […]
Dental staff recognised at award ceremony
More than 700 community health workers were recognised at the Warrington Community Services Unit’s Star Awards. The Star Awards, which were held at the International Business Centre on the Gemini Retail Park last Thursday, rewarded hundreds of hard-working health and community workers in the area. Amongst the winners were dentists and members of dental staff, […]
BDA supports decision on decontamination in Scotland
The British Dental Association has welcomed a decision on decontamination in Scotland. The Scottish Health Technologies Group issued a statement saying that dentists will not be required to use vacuum sterilisers due to there being a lack of evidence to confirm that they enhance patient safety. The announcement was made following a request by Dr […]
