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Kanye West replaces bottom teeth with diamonds
US rapper Kanye West unveiled a set of diamond implants on a television appearance on Ellen De Generes’ chat show yesterday. The new set of teeth is the latest accessory in West’s ultra glamorous lifestyle and matches perfectly with his expensive designer clothes, luxury yacht and bling jewellery. When questioned about his new teeth, Kanye […]
Plans submitted for new NHS dental surgery in Derby
Plans to convert a 5 bedroom home into an NHS dental surgery have divided the local community in Allestree, Derby. Darren Bywater has submitted plans to Derby City Council to turn the home into a dental surgery; however, some people are objecting to the plans, citing parking and increased traffic flow as possible problems. Mr […]
Doctors find tooth lodged in former miner’s ear
Doctors have been left mystified after finding a tooth lodged in a man’s ear. Stephen Hirst, an ex-miner, suffered from excruciating earache for 33 years and was partially deaf because a tooth was lodged in his ear canal, it has been revealed. The 47 year old also suffered severe headaches and was unable to sleep […]
British researchers coming up with innovative dental solutions
For many years, America has been leading the way in dental research and the Hollywood smile has become the ultimate symbol of US success; however, British dental researchers are working on a number of innovative new solutions to tackle age-old dental health problems. Researchers at the Dental Institute at Barts and the London School of […]
Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks
A research study has found that invasive dental procedures may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The study, which has recently been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes that the risk of heart attacks and strokes increases after invasive treatment for gum disease; however, the risk is short-term and experts say […]
Harlingen VA dental surgery expands
The Harlingen Department of Veteran Affairs dental clinic is expanding to increase the number of patients it can treat. The dental clinic is taking on more members of staff to enable a greater number of veterans to benefit from their services. The clinic opened in November 2008 with one dentist; soon one full-time and one […]
New NHS dental surgery to open in Staffordshire
A new NHS dental surgery will open in Hanley, Staffordshire, it has been announced. The new surgery will open in a former windscreen repair garage on Leek Road, Hanley and will be managed by Dr Arsalan Shamsi on the condition that planning is approved. Dr Shamsi already runs a dental practice in Biddulph and won […]
Halitosis the third most common dental complaint in Brunei
A senior dentist has revealed that halitosis is the third most common dental complaint in Brunei, after gum disease and tooth decay. Halitosis, often referred to as ‘bad breath’ is a common cause of social awkwardness and is not widely considered as a dental health problem by patients; however, it is an issue which is […]
Rates of decay worryingly high in Bangladesh
A recent study has confirmed that rates of tooth decay are alarmingly high in some areas of Bangladesh. The study found that decay was prevalent amongst children who lived in rural areas of the country and were aged between 8 and 15. The study found that 68.16 percent of children living in rural Sitakunda had […]
Dental student scoops Commonwealth gold medal
A dental student from India has scooped a surprise gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Heena Sidhu, a 21 year old dental student from Patiala, won a surprise gold medal in the women’s 10 metre air pistol pairs event; she was joined by partner Annu Raj Singh. Pundits and experts had tipped competitors […]
