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New study confirms link between maternal gum disease and pregnancy complications

New study confirms link between maternal gum disease and pregnancy complications

A new study has confirmed the link between oral health conditions and complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The study, which was conducted by a team at Case Western University, concluded that harmful bacteria can travel from the mother’s mouth into the bloodstream of the foetus. The study found that these bacteria can contribute to premature […]


Dental experts outline ways to fight plaque

Dental experts outline ways to fight plaque

Experts at the British Dental Association have outlined a number of ways to reduce plaque and fight harmful bacteria in the mouth. Plaque is a sticky substance, which is made up of bacteria and left over food deposits; it clings to the surfaces of the teeth and the gum line. The bacteria produce plaque acids, […]


Patients sign up for plans to cover dental costs

Patients sign up for plans to cover dental costs

As studies and surveys reveal a shocking proportion of British dental patients are forced to put payments for dental treatment on their credit cards, both financial and dental experts are encouraging patients to seek alternative ways to pay for dental care. A recent survey carried out by Simply Health showed that almost 40 percent of […]


Birmingham dental receptionist wins case against employers

Birmingham dental receptionist wins case against employers

A dental receptionist, who claimed she lost her job because she was pregnant, has won her case. Miss Saba Saeed, of Great Barr, Birmingham accused her former employers, Dr Farshid Shoja and Mrs Shoja-Assadi of Broadway Dental Practice of discriminating against her because she was female. The receptionist also insinuated that her employers had dismissed […]


Don’t hold back important details

Don’t hold back important details

It has for a long time been perceived that visiting the dentist is greatly different to seeing your doctor. After all, teeth are a completely different matter to that of general health; however, Dr Jonathan M. Payne has put shame to such views by stating that a trip to the dentist should be taken as […]


The ‘healthy’ snacks that pack a punch

The ‘healthy’ snacks that pack a punch

It has long been thought that the ‘healthy’ snacks you are able to purchase at your local supermarket are not actually as healthy as first thought. Now, recent findings have shown that this is indeed the case, as supposed ‘healthy’ food products are found to have as much as 69 per cent sugar content. What […]


Belmore Dental team crosses the finish line

Belmore Dental team crosses the finish line

The team from Belmore Dental Studio have crossed the line at the Paris Marathon. The team, which was made up of four runners, were running in aid of two charities, the Northern Ireland Heartbeat Trust and Horizon West Appeal. They have now been bitten by the running bug and will continue to train so that […]


Merck wins Fosamax case

Merck wins Fosamax case

Merck&Co have won a case involving the safety of their Fosamax drug. The case was launched by a woman, who claimed she suffered jaw problems after taking Merck&Co’s Fosamax drug, which is used to treat patients with osteoporosis. Louise Maley, from Indiana had been using the drug for eight years and claimed she suffered from […]


Underground dentistry rife in Texas

Underground dentistry rife in Texas

The number of dentists practising without a valid license has reached shocking proportions in Texas, according to recent figures. Although the practice of working without a license is illegal, there are currently several cases under investigation across the state. Most cases involve dental professionals that are offering services beyond their usual role and dentists that […]


Experts urge parents to focus on infant dental health

Experts urge parents to focus on infant dental health

Dentists have urged parents to take better care of their children’s teeth, following a survey that revealed that 97 percent of parents were unaware of the importance of taking their children to see the dentist within the first year of their life. The study, which was carried out by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, […]