Alistair Burt had a lot to say at the British Dental Association Conference. There has been an alarming increase in the number of children getting tooth extractions and the Health Minister and the BDA, aren’t […]
Month: May 2016
Steripod: Keeping Your Toothbrush Clean
If you’ve ever worried about your toothbrush getting covered in germs, now’s the time for a Steripod. Fresh from its success in the states a new sterile pod for your toothbrush is now available in […]
Oral Germs Causing Pancreatic Cancer
Could the germs in your mouth lead to pancreatic cancer? New study hints at a link between germs found in your mouth and a heightened risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers in America believe that they […]
New Bill Aims to Charge Migrants for NHS Treatments
Dental leaders are making moves to have migrants paying for dental treatment. They are due to come to blows with the government for another attempt at having migrants shell out for NHS dental work. A […]
National Smile Month Competition
Defacto are looking to reward the best smiles in the UK! We want you to send in smiling selfies of you or your dental practice (if you work in one!) to win an amazing prize! […]
Brits Are Hiding Their Teeth in Selfies
New survey shows that fans of selfies are more likely to hide their teeth than have an open mouth smile. Issues with their teeth are prompting fans of selfies in Britain to pose closed mouth instead of […]
Musculoskeletal Injuries Causing Issues For Dentists
Claims by dentists state that musculoskeletal injuries and psychiatric disorders are the biggest health issues for the profession, according to Dentists’ Provident. Dentists’ Provident members are most likely to claim for musculoskeletal injuries. New statistics […]
Teeth Whitening Tips from Defacto
White teeth is a desire for everyone, we all want to have sparkling pearly whites when we smile. So how can you achieve teeth whitening on a budget? Not everyone can afford professional whitening but […]
Campaign Raises Awareness for Gum Disease
The BSP launch creative new gum disease campaign. From yesterday (Thursday 12 May), the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) is taking the bold step of launching an innovative UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of gum […]
Treating Gum Disease Early Could Affect Your Diabetes
Treating the dental health of diabetic patients could save more money. New research looked into how looking after gum health could help to reduce healthcare costs amongst people newly diagnosed with diabetes. Therefore, saving the […]