Many dentists have been left pondering their future, warns the BDA, amid a shortage of government funding and burdensome restrictions and targets. Some patients already face a three-year wait.
DR PAUL WOODHOUSE: Frustrated, let down and angry – that’s how I felt reading the news this week that some NHS patients may have to wait for up to three years to see a dentist.
Homemade ‘natural’ toothpaste recipes shared online are a health hazard and should be avoided, dentists warn Social media influencers are promoting trendy ‘natural’ toothpaste recipes University of Nantes researchers found the toothpaste recipes can be harmful Some of the recipes include ingredients than can contain toxic heavy metals By Shaun Wooller Health Correspondent For The … Read more
Homemade ‘natural’ toothpaste recipes shared online are a health hazard and should be avoided, dentists warn Social media influencers are promoting trendy ‘natural’ toothpaste recipes University of Nantes researchers found the toothpaste recipes can be harmful Some of the recipes include ingredients than can contain toxic heavy metals By Shaun Wooller Health Correspondent For The … Read more
Schools should hold supervised tooth-brushing sessions and make effort to go ‘sugar free’, dentists say Leading dentists urge schools to do more to reduce tooth decay in children They say schools should host supervised tooth-brushing sessions for pupils It comes amid concerns over tooth decay and rising levels of childhood obesity By Kate Pickles Health Correspondent … Read more
The SNP manifesto: key points Nicola Sturgeon today set out the key parts of the SNP election manifesto of things it would do within its next five-year term if re-elected in May. They include: Abolish NHS dentistry charges Increase social care funding by more than £800 million over the next parliamentary term Increase health spending … Read more
‘You’ll need dentures by 40’: Dentist warns how influencer trend for having teeth shaved down to pegs to fit crowns will RUIN your smile long term Dentists from around the world are blasting trend of shaving teeth for crowns Dr S Manouchehri took to TikTok urging teens not to copy influencers London-based dentist warned costly … Read more
‘You’ll need dentures by 40’: Dentist warns how influencer trend for having teeth shaved down to pegs to fit crowns will RUIN your smile long term Dentists from around the world are blasting trend of shaving teeth for crowns Dr S Manouchehri took to TikTok urging teens not to copy influencers London-based dentist warned costly … Read more
Why dentists should look after your heart: Rules introduced in 2008 bar routine use of antibiotics during dental appointments… even though they could reduce risk of infective endocarditis By Pat Hagan for the Daily Mail Published: 01:46 GMT, 17 November 2020 | Updated: 01:46 GMT, 17 November 2020 Over the past decade, a silent and … Read more
‘You’re doing irreparable damage and destruction!’ Dentists blast TikTok stars for dangerous new trend that sees them grinding down their teeth with NAIL FILES in a bid to create a symmetrical smile Popular TikTok stars have been partaking in the trend in recent months Several claim that using a nail file has helped their teeth … Read more