Posts Tagged ‘dental experts’
Dental expert included in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
A dental expert has been included in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. John Rose, a dentist who now advises health chiefs, has been recognised for his services to dentistry. Mr Rose was awarded the MBE as a result of his hard work and commitment to improving dental services in the UK. Mr Rose, now 66, […]
Experts divided over reliability of thyroid cancer study
Dental experts are divided over the relevance and reliability of a study which found that regular dental x-rays increased the risk of thyroid cancer. The study, which was conducted by researchers in England in conjunction with a team in Kuwait, found that having ten or more dental X-rays increases the risk of developing thyroid cancer […]
Midnight feasts could harm oral health
Dental experts have warned that eating snacks late at night could damage the teeth and gums. Danish researchers have revealed that snacking late at night can cause serious damage to the teeth. The research team joined forces with colleagues in America to study data from existing medical studies and identify how eating late at night […]
Experts raise concerns over general dental work
Dental experts have raised concerns over a lack of skills amongst general dentists. The criticism comes in light of the increase in replacing damaged or decayed teeth with artificial new ones, rather than trying to save the original tooth by means of complex root surgery. Dr Julian Webber, former president of the British Endodontic Society, […]
Patients sign up for plans to cover dental costs
As studies and surveys reveal a shocking proportion of British dental patients are forced to put payments for dental treatment on their credit cards, both financial and dental experts are encouraging patients to seek alternative ways to pay for dental care. A recent survey carried out by Simply Health showed that almost 40 percent of […]
