Dental experts have warned against a potentially ‘extremely harmful’ new TikTok beauty trend which sees users bleaching their own teeth at home. Users from the US and the UK have revealed how they buy hydrogen peroxide – one of the active whitening agents used in over-the-counter and professional teeth whitening products – and apply the chemical directly … Read more
Agony at dentist’s as 10million visits are hit by delays due to coronavirus lockdown as experts warn of an oral health timebomb for children Patients face waits as 10million dentist appointments were delayed due to Covid British Dental Association warned waiting list backlog could take months to clear Patients who can get appointments face additional … Read more
Dentists declare ‘mask mouth’ a new phenomenon as they see an explsoion in patients suffering from tooth decay and gum disease after wearing face coverings Two top dentists in New York City say mask-wearing makes people breathe through their nose and subsequently causes their mouth to dry out This results in a decrease of saliva … Read more
Dentists declare ‘mask mouth’ a new phenomenon as they see an explsoion in patients suffering from tooth decay and gum disease after wearing face coverings Two top dentists in New York City say mask-wearing makes people breathe through their nose and subsequently causes their mouth to dry out This results in a decrease of saliva … Read more
The first atomic-scale map of human enamel is helping to reveal how cavities form — and may even help experts reverse tooth decay, researchers have claimed. It was drawn up using a combination of advanced scanning techniques and chemical analysis, uncovering enamel’s structural makeup in unprecedented detail. Enamel is the outer protective layer on our … Read more
Two thirds of dentists in England will not reopen next week as the majority look to welcome patients back by the end of June. The government said practices could open their doors from Monday but some will not due to a lack of personal protective equipment and not enough time to prepare. Just 36 per cent … Read more
Dentists are told to reopen from June 8 after three-month shutdown due to coronavirus CDO Sara Hurley said dentists should start routine appointments from 8 June Since lockdown, dentists have only been able to treat emergency conditions Surgeries may have to change their layout & will need to stick to PPE guidelines Here’s how to … Read more
Dentists are told to reopen from June 8 after three-month shutdown due to coronavirus CDO Sara Hurley said dentists should start routine appointments from 8 June Since lockdown, dentists have only been able to treat emergency conditions Surgeries may have to change their layout & will need to stick to PPE guidelines Here’s how to … Read more
Reopen wide! Dentists are told to plan for treating patients again ‘in three weeks’ Government facing calls for dentists to be part of 2nd phase of lifting lockdown If this goes ahead, dental surgeries would reopen alongside shops on June 15 Chief dental officer Sara Hurley told dentists to prepare for phased reopening By Jemma Carr … Read more
Seven in 10 dentists will go BUST by August unless Treasury acts now: MPs back desperate plea for financial aid Dental practices across the country were ordered to close their doors when the UK lockdown was imposed in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic Many are not eligible for any of the Government’s financial … Read more