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Plymouth man’s tooth broken in attack
A Plymouth man has had one of his teeth broken during an assault in a nightclub. The victim, 34, had been out with friends at the View 2 club, Barbican, on 14 November 2009 when he was attacked. The incident occurred at around 11:45pm after one of a group of men had thrown a drink. […]
Dental practices told to comply with radiation regulations
Safety specialists have warned dentists to abide by radiation regulations or face legal action. Specialist Inspectors from Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Radiation Department have become increasingly about the carelessness surrounding the fulfilment of Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR99) at dental practices. Inspections identified that many clinics are failing to comply with the regulations, with several […]
Kid’s teeth can be reattached if knocked out
A scheme in a Michigan county is making a solution available to schools which help children’s teeth reattach to their mouths if they are knocked out. Thirty-five schools across Marquette County are being provided with Transport A Tooth kits Pharmacist Dave Campana said that the kits work by providing a solution which mimics human fluids […]
Red wine is good for your teeth
Boffins from Italy are suggesting that red wine is actually good for your teeth. Many people believe that red wine stains your teeth and gums but a new study claims that it actually keeps your teeth clean. The research, conducted by scientists at Pavia University, found that proanthocyanidins, which can be found in many plants […]
Dentists host Thanksgiving free treatment drive
A Tampa Bay dental practice is giving away free treatment for thanks giving. Prestige Dentistry spent Wednesday 25 November 2009 treating almost 100 people as a gesture of good will. Jim Rungo, a patient who was treated by the Prestige team, said that many people find it very difficult to get dental care because they […]
New dental milling machine slashes costs
Experts have suggested that a new dental milling machine could allow laboratories to create zirconia frameworks at far cheaper prices. Renishaw’s new machine was exhibited at the Dental Showcase exhibition, held Birmingham, and looks set to revolutionize systems for creating high quality frameworks. Gareth Tomkinson, UK Dental Sales development manager, claimed that Renishaw is the […]
Dental college gets funding to help kids
A New Jersey dental college has been awarded funding to help it serve more needy children. HSC-Baylor College of Dentistry (HSC), Parsippany, has received a grant from Smiles Across America (SAA), a scheme which aids thousands of children from underserved communities across the US. Thanks to this program, run by Oral Health America (OHA), HSC […]
Dentists are now likely to save lives
A dental school is claiming that Dentists are more likely to save lives than ever before. At an international conference professionals said dentists are now more likely to prevent medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, problems with pregnancy, diabetes, kidney diseases, Alzheimer’s, and many cancers. The symposium, which was hosted by The Academy of […]
Leeds oral health specialists highlight the need for clean teeth
Dental professionals from Yorkshire are highlighting the importance of visiting your dentist regularly. Oral health specialists in Leeds are making a special effor to tell people to keep their teeth and gums in top condition as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. More than 2,000 people die in the UK every year from oral cancer, […]
Dental clinic hosts food drive
A New Jersey dental practice is hosting a food drive to help disadvantaged local people. Better Image Dentistry is a long-term devotee to the Somerset County’s Food Bank Network (FBN) and is now inviting people to join the cause and donate what they can. Dr Drew Fairweather, head of the Better Image team, is urging […]
