Posts Tagged ‘China’
British Dental Association raises concerns over the availability of Corona virus masks for dentists
The British Dental Association has warned that dentists in the UK might have to down tools due to a shortage of Corona virus masks. The BDA suggested that an order limit of 100 masks per day will contribute to even small practices running out. All dentists must wear disposable masks to treat patients in the […]
New study links poor oral health to elevated risk of erectile dysfunction
A new study has revealed that poor oral health can elevate the risk of erectile dysfunction in men. Scientists at Jinan University, China, analysed data from five studies, which involved more than 200,000 men. They found that men who have poor oral health are nearly three times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction than men […]
First ever Dental Implant Operation Completed by a Robot with No Human Intervention
In a major leap forward for robotics, a specially designed robot has carried out a dental implant operation for the first time without direct human intervention in China, fitting implants and two new teeth, created using 3D printing techniques. Whilst dental staff was present during the one hour procedure, they did not play an active […]
Reports show rise in incidence of e-cigarette injuries
E-cigarettes have been hailed by some as a cleaner, safer alternative to smoking, which lower the risk of cancer, respiratory conditions and oral diseases, but research shows that there has been a significant increase in the incidence of e-cigarette injuries. According to reports in the USA shows that in the last 12 months, there have […]
