01 June 2017
A dentist charged with mass fraud involving treatments over the course of 6 years, worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, has been convicted and imprisoned. Mark Walewski has now been ordered to pay £360,000 in compensation after the crime hearing was brought to Guildford Crown Court. Previously the manager of the New Dental Surgery in Surrey, […]
25 May 2017
Health campaigners claim that new laws on e-cigarettes could be the beginning of a significant breakthrough in helping people quit smoking. However, there are concerns over the unknown side effects of e-cigarettes and vaping. The new regulations came into force on 20 May, and mean that vape tanks larger than 2ml will no longer be permitted, […]
18 May 2017
Following the recent spotlight on mental health, professionals have been sharing top tips to improve your mood when you’re feeling down. Alongside more predictable solutions, such as working out and getting fresh air, the list included regular brushing and flossing. Whilst this may sound surprising, studies suggest that depression is directly linked to periodontal disease […]
11 May 2017
A new report into the dental health of the homeless has stated last week that 15% of homeless people have pulled out their own teeth. The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to say that the government should be investing more in community dental services. The study was conducted by Groundswell, a homelessness charity, that […]
04 May 2017
The acidity of sparkling water has been brought to light in a recent warning from dentists. Many people will order sparkling water as they consider it a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks, assuming it will be better for their teeth, but Adam Stone, a Harley Street dentist, says this is incorrect. Many people incorrectly think that all drinks of […]
27 April 2017
Dentists and GPs have come out in support of making the HPV vaccination available to all schoolchildren, regardless of gender. According to a recent survey from HPV Action, 97% of all dentists are in favour of expanding the programme. It is currently only offered to girls aged 12-13, though a recent new extension programme also […]
20 April 2017
The fifth NHS Confidence Monitor survey has been launched by Practice Plan. It aims to discover the profession’s attitude regarding NHS dentistry. It has made some changes to the Confidence Monitor, including aiming more towards understanding the experiences of NHS dental professionals, along with a focus on confidence and happiness levels in the industry. Practice […]
13 April 2017
A new study was published recently in the Journal of Dental Research in order to prove that applying fluoride varnish to children’s teeth works much more effectively than using fissure sealants. The survey, which studied children in the six-seven age group, aimed to reduce child tooth decay by using more effective procedures. It compared the results of […]
