23 June 2016
A dentist from Godstone has been removed from the General Dental Council’s (GDC) list of registered dental professionals for not having appropriate indemnity in place cover and forging a certificate to claim that such cover was in place. The GDC investigates matters when it is alleged that a dental professional’s ability, behaviour or health may impair […]
02 June 2016
The Oral Health Foundation has undertaken research to find out which names make the British public smile the most and the least. The study was undertaken as part of National Smile Month, which aims to increase the awareness over the importance of our oral health. George and Emily were the most likely names to make us smile, whilst […]
19 May 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a woman from Coventry for carrying out tooth whitening illegally. Kerrie Jackson, who worked at Ruby Tuesdays salon, pleaded guilty to offering the treatment without being on GDC’s list of registered dental professionals on the 3rd of February 2016. An investigation was started by the GDC after […]
12 May 2016
One of the UK’s top cosmetic dentists has warned that an obsession with white teeth can be an indicator of a form of body dysmorphia. Dr Ken Harris has stated that a preoccupation with the colour of teeth is commonly recognised as a symptom of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). BDD is a psychological condition where […]
06 May 2016
A dentist from Bradford is travelling to Morocco at the end of May to provide dental treatment to children who do not have access to it. Carl Taylor, 37, principal dentist at Taylored Dental Care which has practices in Keighley,Idle, Wibsey and Ilkley, will travel with a group of fellow dentists to carry out the […]
28 April 2016
A woman who spent her life savings on dental implants which had to be removed feels “butchered” by the dentist. Jackie Stokes, from Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, spent £9,500 on getting implants fitted in Hungary after her NHS dentist of 30 years went private and she could not afford the fees. But the procedures went resulted in […]
21 April 2016
A new toothpaste ingredient called BioMinF claims to replace the lost minerals from tooth enamel, prevent tooth decay, and treat sensitivity while you sleep. It is expected to be available through high street stores by the end of the year. Toothpastes containing BioMInF are able to slowly release calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions over an 8-12 […]
14 April 2016
For the last couple of years, Jo Jo the six-year-old golden retriever has worked a regular weekly shift as a dental nurse for Dr. Paul Egger and Dr. Thomas Resnick at the Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook office in Illinois. Jo Jo is a trained comfort dog and has become a key member of the office, even being listed […]
