Posts Tagged ‘Dentures’
Manchester-based scientists develop bacteria-killing dentures
Scientists based in Manchester have developed fungi and bacteria-killing dentures, which could help to reduce the prevalence of oral infections in older people. Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University have created rechargeable dentures, which are capable of destroying harmful bacteria and fungi. The dentures, which have been pioneered by a multi-disciplinary team at the university, could […]
Essex Dentist Fits New Smile for Pensioner After Dentures Go Missing In Hospital
A dentist in Clacton has fitted a new set of dentures for an elderly woman after her dentures disappeared during an operation undertaken in Colchester General Hospital. The lady’s set of teeth went missing during a hip surgery, and because she was unable to leave hospital whilst she headed, she spent seven months unable to […]
Most Expensive Smile Is Made By Dubai Dentist
A diamond encrusted gold denture, made in Dubai, is said to provide the world’s most expensive smile. Dubai Liberty Dental Clinic’s director, Dr Majd Naji is the creator. He has said that some of the profits from its sale would provide money toward a children’s charity. It has been valued at Dh562,000 or around £90,000 […]
Shane McGowan Looking For A Dentist After Landing Hollywood Job
Pogues singer, Shane McGowan is looking for a dentist after landing a role in Hollywood, according to his girlfriend. The singer, who famously has no teeth, is looking for a “talented dentist” according to his girlfriend, Mary Jane Clarke. Ms Clarke tweeted that McGowan, who was renowned for his gap-toothed smile during the band’s hay-day, […]
Global Dental Science Produces First Digital Denture
Traditional dentures have caused patients discomfort due to ill-fitting, requiring additional dentist visits to treat mouth sores and for re-adjustment. To address this issue, denture manufacturers have studied the process of denture creation to provide solutions in easing denture discomfort and stabilising denture fit. To this end, AvaDent have created AvaDent Digital Dentures, precisely milled […]
Eric Sykes on Hand-me-down Dentures
In a tribute to the recently deceased comic genius, Eric Sykes – aged 89, stories of Sykes’s Lancashire-life as documented in his autobiography, are revisited. Within Sykes’s autobiography are references to old school or wartime oral health practices, which included recycled dentures. Sykes states in his book that after having a tooth extracted, he was […]
Crissy Rock Shows Off New Smile After Years of Dental Misery
Comedian and actress, Crissy Rock has been busy showing off the results of dental implant treatment after suffering years of dental misery following treatment for cancer. The actress, who is best-known for ITV show, Benidorm and has also appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, was left without a lot of teeth […]
Large proportion of adults not paying for NHS dental care
A report published by the NHS Information Centre has suggested that a large proportion of adults are not paying for NHS dental care. According to the figures, more than half the complex courses of treatment provided by NHS dentists in 2010-2011 were for non-paying adults; these treatments include dental bridges and dentures. Figures for straightforward […]
Bright, White and Sparkling Dentures
Since the invention of effervescent tablets in 1931, the only way to clean dentures was to stick them in a glass to soak overnight. Leaving your dentures by your bedside all night doesn’t guarantee completely clean and disinfected dentures and who’s to say you don’t want to wear your dentures out all night long, when […]
Dental implants increasingly popular at Kissdental
Dentists at Kissdental, Manchester, have revealed that an increasing number of patients are choosing to have dental implants. Dental implants are a relatively new treatment, which have revolutionised modern dentistry. In the past, patients faced a choice between dental bridges and dentures when they lost teeth; however, now dental implants are becoming a much more […]
