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Researchers have found that many teething powders and gels contain ‘potentially harmful ingredients’ including the drug lidocaine and alcohol. A new study found that of 14 products examined, two contained sucrose, six contained alcohol and six contain lidocaine, an anaesthetic used to numb tissue. Nigel Monaghan, from Public Health Wales, publishing in the British Dental Journal, said there is little…
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Align Technology have announced that they will be hosting a new digital event series for UK dentists next month The events will be hosted in Birmingham, Motherwell, Manchester and London, with a focus on the benefits of the iTero intraoral scanner and dental professionals’ most frequently asked questions regarding how to transform their practice from a traditional,…
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Cabinet minister James Cleverly MP has praised the work of the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) CIC in offering free dental treatment to people currently experiencing homelessness in the city The minister without portfolio and chairman of the Conservative Party visited the Devonport Dental Education Facility last Thursday afternoon. Along with Conservative Plymouth councillor and…
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People with periodontitis have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a recent study published by scientists at UCL Eastman Dental Institute The study was published in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Senior author Professor Francesco D’Aiuto of UCL Eastman Dental Institute, UK, said: ‘We observed a linear…
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The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) have said that ‘dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS but are unable to work to the fullest of their capabilities’ This was the key message from the BADT in its submission to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee which has initiated an…
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According to American health officials, a sixth person has died from a serious respiratory illness linked to vaping The 50-year-old woman from Kansas had a history of health problems, according to NBC News. However, doctors have said it was clear that vaping was the cause of her rapid deterioration in health. Dr Lee Norman, secretary…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Delegates queueing up as London Dentistry Show opens its doors The very first London Dentistry Show launched at Olympia this morning, with thousands of delegates queueing to get in. The two-day event is the only premium dental show in…
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Sandeep Sharma talks about how he made sure he had a regular income when opening his own dental practice Kent dentist Sandeep Sharma had originally trained in London, and practised both in the capital and in Tunbridge Wells. When he began to look around for a suitable practice of his own in 2000, he came…
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Researchers at Osaka University have developed a removable dental appliance that can reduce tics in both children and adults with Tourette syndrome Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by vocal and motor tics, which can contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. The ability to reduce tics could positively impact the everyday lives of individuals with…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Number of patients seeing an NHS dentist drops by 2% in England Just under 22 million adults in England were seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months, NHS Digital figures show. That is equal to 50.2%…
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Using an electric toothbrush could help prevent tooth loss, according to a new study. Published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the 11-year observational study investigated the association between electric toothbrushing and periodontitis, caries and number of teeth present. The study included 2,819 adults from the Study of Health in Pomerania, who were examined in…
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The new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals in London will open on Huntley Street at the start of October Next door to the Macmillan Cancer Centre and close to University College Hospital, the new facility will be one of Europe’s largest centres for the treatment of head and neck conditions, including dental, ENT…
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Although exercise is known to reduce blood pressure, the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research An international team of scientists has shown that the blood pressure-lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with antibacterial mouthwash, rather than water –…
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Cornwall council hopes to make the county ‘smoke free’ in a bid to help improve people’s health across the region Yesterday, council leaders signed the Local Government Declaration of Tobacco Control in a bid to help reduce the harm caused by smoking. Cornwall Council says smoking is the leading cause of death in Cornwall, with…
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Chinese scientists at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine have developed a novel tooth gel that may mean the end of fillings The answer, researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine say, lies in a liquid solution they created by mixing calcium and phosphate ions into an alcoholic solution with the organic compound trimethylamine – this…
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New research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research has improved the understanding will also help scientists work towards regenerating the tissues that support teeth. Our teeth take thousands of bites per day, and…
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The Scottish government has announced a 2.5% pay increase for dentists and medical staff The boost, which is above the rate of inflation, will be included in next month’s salaries, with payments backdated to April 1 to follow ‘as soon as practical’. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said the increase will help NHS Scotland ‘remain an attractive employment…
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Claire McIlwaine from the University of Plymouth has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) awards Claire, the programme lead for BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene (DTH), won the Oral B inter-professional educator award and became the first dental care professional to win in any…
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The sports and energy drinks and gels that athletes use to fuel their workouts may also be damaging their teeth according to a new study by researchers at UCL Despite reporting positive oral health-related habits, athletes have substantial amounts of oral disease. They are however, willing to consider behaviour change in order to improve their oral health.…
