Posts Tagged ‘Dentures’
Recession-struck Brits Invest In Long-term Treatment
For recession-struck Brits the little luxuries we like to enjoy have been shelved whilst we sit out the economic storm. It is for this reason that the growth in popularity of dental implants during the past 2 years has shocked dental professionals. It seems that quick thinking dental patients are opting for the permanent solution […]
Man charged with practising illegal dentistry
A man has been charged after investigations revealed that he was running three dental offices without a valid license. Police were tipped off by a patient, who suffered at the hands of the dentist when he broke her dentures; she said she had asked him a number of questions including whether he had a license […]
Reptile research reveals secrets of Dental Implants
A research team, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), will reveal how damage is caused to dental implants by releasing their findings after experiments on reptiles. Moving three-dimensional computer models of the skull and teeth of a New Zealand reptile helped the team to discover how problems can be avoided though […]
Museum proud to display Washington’s teeth
The National Museum of Dentistry, based in Baltimore, Maryland, has lauded the false teeth of former President George Washington as its prize attraction. The museum displays the dentures as it’s featured exhibit, alongside a number of antique and interesting dental equipment. An associate of the Smithsonian Institution said the museum aimed to brand itself as […]
Iconic false teeth set to light up the sale room
Winston Churchill’s iconic set of false teeth are set to light up the sale room as they go up for auction today. The famous dentures, which were manufactured by a young technician known as Derek Cudlipp, were designed to preserve Churchill’s infamous lisp. Churchill’s distinctive voice became a major weapon during the war, as he […]
Nursing home patients to get free dentistry
A new programme has been launched to help residents at the nursing residence for Georgia War Veterans; the new scheme will involve monthly visits from students from the Medical College of Georgia, who will assist the patients with their oral hygiene and offer them basic dental services free of charge. The Georgia War Veterans Nursing […]
False teeth expenses row on the Street
Coronation Street to address the political expenses row through the medium of false teeth. Next month Norris Cole, played by Malcolm Hebden, will be seen by viewers complaining that the mayor of Weatherfield has tried to claim political expenses for his dentures. While reading local rag Weatherfield Gazette, Norris will be heard complaining about the […]
