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 […]
07 April 2016
Newly released evidence has revealed that Chinese denture manufacturers are using scrap steel to make their dentures, emphasising the importance of buying British. The problem was exposed in an investigative documentary program on China Central TV, which focused on Cidu Zhongcheng Medical Supply Company, as well as other companies such as Beijing Beikou Dental Lab. […]
31 March 2016
Denplan has welcomed the recent announcement of a tax on the UK sugary soft drinks industry. Coming into effect by April 2018, the tax will see manufacturers of sugary soft drinks levied for the quantity of sugar in their products. A lower band of tax will apply to manufacturers of drinks that contain total sugar […]
23 March 2016
Happy 4th Birthday to the British Bite Mark! Four years ago today, the British Bite Mark (BBM) was launched. Adopting the pride associated with being British, which would sweep the nation in the wake of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the BBM was designed to represent the dental laboratory industry in Great Britain. With the […]
17 March 2016
The oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has announced that it has changed its name to the Oral Health Foundation. The change will come into effect on Monday 4 April following a growing demand to deliver greater support, information and education on oral health throughout the world. Announcing the name change on March […]
10 March 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) and Thurrock Trading Standards have stopped a leading high street retailer from selling tooth whitening services by individuals not on the register of dental professionals. An investigation by the GDC found that sales assistants in the Hair and Beauty by Regis UK concession stands in Tesco stores were offering tooth […]
