Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Adult patients flock to orthodontic clinics following success of ‘Ugly Betty’
The number of adult patients opting to have braces has increased significantly following the success of channel 4’s Ugly Betty, a show which charts the journey of Betty, a young girl who works at a glamorous, cut-throat magazine and wears fixed metal train-track braces. Previously, braces had been largely associated with teenagers; however, celebrity endorsements […]
Ilkley patients still waiting for dental treatment
Patients that signed up for NHS dental care in Ilkley are still waiting to be allocated a place; some residents have been waiting since 2008. Patients in the area were asked to add their names to a list for NHS dental care following a change in the structure of NHS care back in 2008. Care […]
Dental tourism booming across Europe
The number of Europeans travelling to other countries for dental and cosmetic procedures has increased significantly in recent years. The recent recession has served only to strengthen people’s resolve to travel for treatment, with prices in some countries up to 70 percent lower than costs in the UK. Dental tourism is particularly popular in parts […]
Preston super surgery set to open
A new super surgery in Preston is near completion, according to NHS Central Lancashire. The new practice, which is located on Ringway, will open its doors to patients on Monday 12th April. The surgery will provide NHS places for around nine thousand patients; this will completely empty NHS Central Lancashire’s list of people waiting for […]
Dental health becomes part of election frenzy
Dental health has been thrown into the media spotlight following a call for better services by the Shadow Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. The Tory MP was in Reading yesterday and said that research in the area had suggested that dental health was a priority for many local people; Tory candidate Alok Sharma has been conducting […]
Oral health improving in Malaysia
Malaysian people now enjoy much higher standards of oral health than in previous generations, according to government health statistics. Increased access to dental care, more affordable provision and advances in oral hygiene products have all contributed to great improvements in oral health amongst Malaysian people; however, the government recognises that more needs to be done […]
Two new NHS practices set to open in Portsmouth
NHS Portsmouth has announced that two new practices will open soon in the city. One of the surgeries will be located at the John Pounds Centre in Portsea, while the other will open in the Hilsea and Copner area; the exact site is yet to be named. Both practices are set to open in the […]
Discus Dental and Zap Lasers launch lawsuit against BIOLASE
Representatives from dental laser giant, BIOLASE, have announced that a lawsuit has been opened against them. The lawsuit has been filed by Discus Dental LLC and Zap Lasers LLC; the companies have launched allegations of patent and trademark infringement that are associates with BIOLASE’s iLase diode laser technology. The allegations relate to the design of […]
Cheshire dentist accused of sexual assault
A married, 41 year old dentist has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at her home in Cheshire. Roger Klein, who works at Regent Cosmetic dental practice in Knutsford, appeared at Manchester Crown Court yesterday facing allegations of assault. The jury was told how Mr Klein mistook the female patient’s friendly proposal to drop […]
Aspen Dental opens new clinic in Kentucky
Aspen Dental has announced that it will open a new practice in Louisville, Kentucky in the next two weeks; the clinic is set to open its doors to patients on the 16th April. The Louisville practice will be the third Aspen Dental surgery in Kentucky and will provide a comprehensive range of denture care and […]
