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US dentist fined and banned after botched procedures
A dentist from New York has been fined and banned after botching several dental procedures, it has been revealed. Dr Deepika Reddy, from East Syracuse Family Dental Arts in New York has been fined $1000 and banned from practising endodontics until she has completed a retraining course. A total of seven patients complained after being […]
Cheating dentist faces GDC panel after exposing affair
A married dentist has faced the GDC panel after exposing details of an affair she had with a patient to his wife. Dr Alison Paxton had a two year affair with her patient, known only as patient A, after meeting him at her surgery in Sunderland in 2006. Paxton told her husband about the affair […]
Rising cost of dental care contributing to poor oral health in Australia
A recent report has revealed that a significant proportion of people in Australia are postponing or cancelling dental appointments because they cannot afford to pay for treatment. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) survey established that 30 percent of Australians reported that they had postponed dental treatment and 20 percent of people had […]
Toothpaste chemical linked to brain damage in unborn babies
A chemical found in toothpaste and other toiletries has been linked to brain damage in unborn babies, a study has revealed. Scientists are worried after new findings revealed that triclosan can contribute to brain damage in the womb; the study found that pregnant women who are exposed to high levels of the chemical could be […]
Details of dentist murder case revealed after 20 years
Details of a case involving a dentist who killed his wife and his lover’s husband have emerged after 20 years. Yesterday, a court heard that Colin Howell, a 51 year old dentist, killed his wife, Lesley and his lover’s husband, Trevor Buchanan, in a “devious and professional manner.” Mr Howell finally admitted to the charges […]
Plans for water fluoridation revealed in Bellingen Shire
Fluoride will be added to the water supply in Bellingen Shire, New South Wales, from today, it has been announced. Local residents have received a letter this week to inform them of the plans to start water fluoridation in the area; the letter contains information about the fluoride programme and a booklet outlining the reasons […]
Why healthy living could damage your teeth
In modern society, we are plagued with information, adverts and articles urging us to exercise on a regular basis and watch what we eat; however, some of the healthy activities and foods we choose may actually be harmful for oral health. Most people know that eating lots of sugary foods damaged the teeth; however, some […]
Report raises concerns over dental clinic hygiene
A recent report has revealed that more than 10 percent of dental practices in England are not meeting government standards for decontaminating equipment and instruments. The Dental National Decontamination Survey found that a significant proportion of practices are failing to clean instruments properly. The survey, which was supervised by the Department of Health and involved […]
Gappy smile trend hits Australia
In light of the recent high profile of models such as Lara Stone and Georgia Jagger, an increasingly large number of young women are visiting their dentist in order to get the gap between their front teeth widened. The gappy smile used to be a sign of poor oral health and an unattractive characteristic but […]
BDA encourages dentists to campaign against CQC plan
The British Dental Association has issued a rousing call to encourage dentists in England to join the campaign against Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration plans. The BDA is campaigning to try and make the government change plans to force dentists to register with the CQC before April next year; representatives from the organisation are not […]
