Posts Tagged ‘British Orthodontic Society’
Dentists urge patients to shun cheap braces available to buy online
Dentists and dental bodies are encouraging patients to shun cheap braces, which are available to buy online. A growing number of products has appeared online, and companies are targeting patients who want straighter teeth without paying a fortune. Marketed as a cheap alternative to braces provided by orthodontists, a raft of new aligners is now […]
Dental organisations launch new ‘Safe Brace’ campaign
The Oral Health Foundation and the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have joined forces to launch a new campaign aimed at protecting patients who are interested in orthodontic treatment. Safe Brace is a campaign designed to encourage patients who are looking into tooth straightening treatment to see registered, qualified, experienced dentists. The move comes after the […]
Dentists urge consumers to avoid cheap online teeth straightening kits
Dentists have issued a warning over cheap teeth straightening kits, which are available to buy online. Braces provided by dental experts usually cost in the region of £2,000 to £5,000, but online firms are offering cut-price braces for less than £1,500. SmileDirectClub, which is targeting patients on a budget, claims that cheaper braces can be […]
Dentists recommend lifelong orthodontic treatment for straight teeth
Most people look forward to the day when they can have their braces removed and start flashing their brand new smile, but new guidelines from the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) may cause patients eagerly counting down the days to think twice about planning a celebration. Dentists are advising those who wear braces to continue using […]
Thousands of Children Waiting for Braces in Wales
Thousands of children are waiting for braces in Wales, it has been revealed. In an interview with BBC Radio Wales, David Howells from Pencastell Orthodontics, the only NHS practice offering orthodontic treatment in west Wales, said that the waiting lists for children are very long and around 4,000 children in Wales are waiting for treatment. […]
Truro Orthodontist Named Runner-Up For National Prize
An orthodontist from Truro is celebrating after being named runner-up at a national awards ceremony. Jeremy Peak, was revealed as the runner-up in the ‘Against All Odds’ category at the British Orthodontic Society’s awards. This was the third time Jeremy has been commended in this category. The Against All Odds prize is awarded to dentists […]
Brave schoolgirl wins dental competition
A schoolgirl who has battled health problems since a very young age has won first prize in a dental competition. Katie Irvine was awarded first prize in the Against the Odds competition, which is supported by the British Orthodontic Society. Katie has battled a series of health problems since she was very young; at the […]
Bullied girl receives Award
Teenager Eva Hulme, who throughout primary and secondary school endured taunts about her protruding teeth, has received the Against all Odds award. The award, which recognises how extensive orthodontic work can change lives for the better, was created by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). Miss Hulme had visited an orthodontist at an early age of […]
