Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Association’
Northern Irish Children Have the Worst Teeth in the UK, New Research Confirms
New figures from the British Dental Association have confirmed that children in Northern Ireland have the worst teeth in the UK. Research suggests that a staggering 72 per cent of 15-year old children in Northern Ireland have signs of dental decay, compared to 44 per cent in England and 63 per cent in Wales. In […]
NHS Dental Fees to Increase by 5% in England
The government has confirmed a 5% increase in NHS dental fees in England. The price hike will come into play in April. Ministers have also stated that fees will increase by a further 5% in April 2017. This increase means that by 2017, a routine check-up will cost more than £20 and complex band 3 […]
British Dental Association Issues Fresh Warning Over Illegal Teeth Whitening
The British Dental Association has issued a fresh warning over illegal teeth whitening following a BBC documentary that focused on illegal treatments on offer in the West of England. Undercover reporters working for the BBC investigated illegal treatment provision in the West of England as part of a documentary entitled ‘Inside Out West’. During filming, […]
Lancaster Dentist Celebrates MBE
A leading dental consultant from Lancaster is all smiles after receiving a nomination for an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Eric Rooney MBE said he was “delighted” and thanked all his colleagues over the last 30 years for their support, enthusiasm and continued commitment to improving dental treatment in the UK. Mr […]
Could Your Morning Detox be Ruining Your Teeth
If you’re one of the many people who follow the example of celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston or Gwyneth Paltrow and start your day with a detox solution of hot water and lemon, dentists have warned that you may be putting your oral health at risk. In recent years, a number of healthy diet fads […]
Concerned Dentists Call for Sugar Tax
Last year, a surprising survey told us one in eight children aged three years old suffered from tooth decay, and led to the call for sugary foods to be taxed. According to a recent news report, concerned dentists say unhealthy, sugar-laden foods ought to be taxed and the money raised would likely close the gap in funding for the NHS […]
Which? Survey Suggests NHS Fails to Direct Patients to Dentists
Research suggests that patients in England still face problems when finding an NHS dentist. Access to an NHS dentist is an ongoing problem in the UK. NHS Choices now offers information about which dentists are accepting new NHS patients to help patients navigate their way around the system. However, consumer group Which? found there are 7,500 […]
British Dental Association Warns Against Home Whitening Kits
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over the use of home whitening kits. The advice is relevant to all but is specifically aimed at teenagers, among whom home kits have become incredibly popular. The BDA believes that some kits, especially those purchased online, may contain potentially harmful products and the public should be wary […]
UK Dentists Gather to Mark the 200th Birthday of the World’s First Dentist
Dentists from all over the UK are gathering today (the 3rd June) to celebrate the 200th birthday of the world’s first proper dentist, Sir John Tomes. Sir John Tomes was born in Weston-on-Avon in 1815 and dentists are meeting at his grave to mark the landmark anniversary of his birth. When Sir John Tomes, fondly […]
New Calcium Gel Could Help to Promote Bone Growth Following Extraction
Researchers in France are trialling a new gel filling made from calcium, which may help to prevent complications and promote new bone growth following extraction. The new gel filling would be inserted into the tooth socket after an extraction procedure and researchers hope this would prevent complications and unpleasant side-effects and facilitate new bone growth […]
