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Reptile research reveals secrets of Dental Implants
A research team, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), will reveal how damage is caused to dental implants by releasing their findings after experiments on reptiles. Moving three-dimensional computer models of the skull and teeth of a New Zealand reptile helped the team to discover how problems can be avoided though […]
Dentist offers patients transport, as well as dental treatment
A dentist from Chenago, Broome County, has bought a minibus so that patients can be transported to and from his dental clinic. Dr Michael Wilson purchased the 15-seater bus to help patients who struggled to afford transport to the dental office, as well as those who did not have access to their own transport. The […]
Carlisle dental patient left with chronic pain
A dental patient from Carlisle has been left with persistent facial pain following a procedure to fit a dental bridge. Andrew Plant, from Scotland Road, Stanwix, has been suffering from chronic facial pain since he had the bridge fitted three years ago. He now gets through the day by taking strong painkillers, which ease the […]
Dental sealants may cause levels of BPA to increase
A new study has found that dental sealants may cause levels of BPA in the body to rise. Dental sealants are used regularly as a preventative measure to protect and strengthen children’s teeth; however, a study has revealed that sealants can also increase the levels of an oestrogen-like substance known as BPA. BPA, also known […]
Doctors forced to treat dental patients in Australia
A number of doctors in the Queanbeyan area of Australia have revealed that they have been forced to treat dental patients due to a shortage of dentists in the region. Residents in the area, which is located south-east of Canberra, say that it is extremely difficult to get an appointment with a local dentist and […]
New NHS dental practices to open in Reading
Two new NHS dental practices are set to open in Reading, it has been announced. NHS Berkshire West has revealed that two new practices will open in Earley and Pangbourne by the end of the year; plans to open a surgery in Finchampstead have also been revealed. Last year, new surgeries opened in Wokingham, Twyford […]
Scottish dentist joins forces with physiotherapist to help tackle migraines
A dentist and physiotherapist from Scotland have teamed up to help people with migraines. Migraines affect one in seven people in Scotland and many people suffer from serious symptoms, which often cannot be eased by traditional methods or over the counter medications. Now Dr Biju Krishnan, a dentist and Kirsten Lord, a physiotherapist, have developed […]
Dental health a deal-breaker for new coalition government in Australia
Dental health was a key factor in the negotiation process between the Labour and Green parties, it has emerged. The Green Party had included a new multi-billion dollar dental health initiative as part of their election manifesto and they were keen to push it during negotiations with Julia Gillard’s Labour Party last week. The Labour […]
Ignoring oral health could lead to fatal blood clotting
Numerous research studies have found a link between poor oral health and serious health conditions, including heart disease; however, the reason why not brushing the teeth causes heart attacks has been something of a mystery until now. New research by a scientist at Bristol University has found that bacteria in the mouth can escape into […]
Gastonia to host Missions of Mercy
The town of Gastonia, North Carolina will be the site of a “Missions of Mercy” initiative next week, aiming to help hundreds of patients with free dental care. Free dental services will be made available next week, on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, for all those in desperate need to have their teeth […]
