Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
1st Dental hoping for profit this year
Harrogate-based dental supplies firm, 1st Dental, is hoping to get back in the black after two years of falling behind following the takeover of Benchmark. The company currently supplies dental restorations including dental bridges and crowns to fourteen dental practices but has seen takings plummet in recent years, with a 4.1 million pounds loss marking […]
People may be eating up to 46 teaspoons of sugar without even realising
A study has revealed that food manufacturers are putting increasing amounts of sugar in their food products. The research project, which was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, concluded that not only were manufacturers stuffing their foods with sugar, but, alarmingly, consumers were completely unaware how much sugar they were eating; […]
Irish patients looking for cheaper dental treatment abroad
Reports suggest that Irish patients are starting to look for cheaper alternatives to their standard dental care, following budget cuts at the beginning of this year. The cuts were brought in to reduce the size of the deficit; however, they have left many Irish patients struggling to afford dental care and many are now considering […]
Green Party launch election manifesto
The Green Party have launched their election manifesto, with environmental issues and health and social care at the heart of their campaign. One of the most attractive policies for voters is likely to be the pledge to try and make NHS dental care free for all. Dental care has been singled out as a concern […]
Cavities more common in younger children
Dentists in Canada have reported a significant increase in the number of younger children with dental cavities. Research carried out five years ago indicated that cavities amongst children were becoming less common; however, dentists have indicated that they are seeing an increasing number of young children with cavities and tooth decay. Decay is falling amongst […]
Dental hygienists to offer free preventive care for schoolchildren
A new partnership between Brooker Memorial and local schools will mean schoolchildren in Torrington receive free preventive dental care. Brooker Memorial is a non-profit organisation, which helps people in the local community by offering certain events and programmes. Their latest venture is a partnership between the Brooker Memorial Children’s Dental Center and public and elementary […]
Mackay children get the all-clear following dental blunder
Four schoolchildren from Mackay have been given the all-clear after having blood tests following a sterilisation incident last week. The children, who were in year 4 and year 7, received treatment from a mobile dental unit at the Fitzgerald State Primary School last week. It was discovered shortly after that instruments that had not been fully sterilised […]
Missouri practice robbed of $205,000 via online banking
A Missouri dental practice has been robbed of $205,000 as a result of a withdrawal carried out via online banking. Smile Zone, a practice designed to treat children, has been targeted by cyber experts, who have gained access to the online account and withdrawn the money. The money was taken out last month. According to […]
Dental Botox becoming increasingly popular
Dental Botox is an increasingly popular treatment, with 16 percent of dentists now offering the service to patients. Cosmetic dentistry is booming across the country, with thousands of patients visiting their dentists in a bid to improve the way their smile looks; treatments including teeth whitening treatments, veneers and dental implants are amongst the most […]
Nursing home patients to get free dentistry
A new programme has been launched to help residents at the nursing residence for Georgia War Veterans; the new scheme will involve monthly visits from students from the Medical College of Georgia, who will assist the patients with their oral hygiene and offer them basic dental services free of charge. The Georgia War Veterans Nursing […]
