Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Los Angeles free clinic stunned by demand
Staff working at a free seven-day dental and health clinic have been overwhelmed by the amount of people seeking their help. Volunteers at the event have been forced to ask some patients to return next week, after running out of time on the first day. The seven-day free dental and health clinic will be running […]
Waltham clinic for disabled patients given a reprieve
A dental clinic, which caters and cares for mentally disabled patients has been given a reprieve, it has been announced. The clinic, which is located at the Fernald Developmental Center was due to close due to a lack of funding; however, the clinic will now remain open for at least another twelve months. It is […]
Dental students drop in on local children
Dental hygiene students from Idaho State University visited children from Lincoln Early Childhood Center last week to give them fluoride treatments. The dental hygiene students visit the children three times a year and offer their services free of charge. The children receive fluoride treatments, which strengthen their teeth and help to prevent cavities and decay. […]
Liverpool clinic expansion complete
The expansion of city centre cosmetic dentistry practice, Ollie and Darsh has been completed. The Ollie and Darsh clinic has trebled in size since it first opened in 2003 and now treats a range of clients, including individual private patients, as well as corporate groups. The owners of the practice have invested a significant amount […]
Studies suggest dental X-rays could increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer
Recent studies have suggested that undergoing repeated dental X-rays could increase the risk of an individual developing thyroid cancer. The studies, which were recently published in the Acta Oncologica journal, claim that both patients that have had a number of dental X-rays and professionals that work with X-rays have an increased risk of suffering from […]
North Carolina students teach children how to look after their teeth
A group of North Carolina high school students have been taking time out to educate young children about the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. The 16 year old students, who are following a dental sciences programme at school, have been visiting 3 and 4 year olds and teaching them about the importance […]
Dental researchers study pain killing effect of hot chilli peppers
Researchers from the University of Texas Dental School have discovered a possible connection between hot chilli peppers and pain control. The study has found a link between the substance produced naturally in the body and the capsaicin element of hot chilli peppers; capsaicin is the ingredient that makes the chilli taste hot. When the body […]
Baby boomers prone to certain oral health issues
Although statistics have indicated that Canadians are living for longer and enjoying good dental health, certain oral health issues are rife amongst baby boomers. Now, people are living for longer and advances in dentistry and oral hygiene products mean that people are keeping their own teeth for longer; however, people that were born after World […]
Plans for new dental practice hang in the balance
Plans for a new dental practice in Devon are hanging in the balance following criticism from the Environment Agency and conservation experts. The new surgery, which was due to be built in the town of Ottery, may not be built after all after plans were labelled ‘unacceptable’ by the Environmental Agency. Conservation and environment experts […]
Stop smoking and improve your oral health
Smoking is continuously linked to serious medical conditions, including lung cancer, but many people are unaware of the dangers it presents to oral health. Tobacco contains thousands of harmful chemicals, which contribute to a number of general health issues; however, the damage it does to oral health often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe. Smoking […]
