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Making a mark with a tooth tattoo

A US dental technician is blazing a trail as one of the world’s first tooth tattooist. Steve Heward is also…

Cosmetic dentistry’s missing link

Cosmetic dentistry in the UK has seen an explosion in demand in the last 10 years and, if this follows…

Cosmetic dentistry’s missing link

Cosmetic dentistry in the UK has seen an explosion in demand in the last 10 years and, if this follows…

Effective communication with Neuro-linguistic Programming

Last month, as part of the VDP’s day release programme, I attended a two-day seminar on NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) given…

Minister suggests NTPF could cover orthodontic care

On 6 March at a meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Minister for Health, Mary Harney, suggested…

Sleep Safe pyjamas to help protect against MRSA

After 18 months of research, and with the help of a leading consultant microbiologist, Marks & Spencer has launched Sleep…

Scottish government reviews timescale for decontamination rules

The announcement that the timescale for compliance with new decontamination guidelines in Scotland is under review has been greeted as…

Kids’ dental erosion fuelled by fizzy drinks, says US scientist

Almost one-third of children and teenagers show dental erosion, a US study has found. Dental researcher Bennett Amaechi of the…

Seven-year wait for corrective treatment

More than 10,000 children with severe dental problems are waiting up to seven years for corrective treatment on the NHS.…

UK wide open to toxic dental imports, fear experts

UK dental technicians are calling for full disclosure regarding the origin of crowns and dentures. It follows reports in the…

Smoker gets new tongue grafted from his arm

A smoker had his tongue removed and replaced with part of his arm after he was diagnosed with cancer. Michael…

Give it up for No Smoking Day

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, ex-housemate of TV’s Big Brother, is one of the celebrities heading the national No Smoking Day campaign this…

Give it up for No Smoking Day

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, ex-housemate of TV’s Big Brother, is one of the celebrities heading the national No Smoking Day campaign this…

Going up – prescriptions by 25p, dental charges by 30p

The cost of a prescription in England will rise to £7\.10 and dental charges are to go up by 30p,…

Patients left wanting – group calls for government rethink

A new report commissioned by the Patients Association has found problems with funding, prevention work and patient experiences. The NHS…

‘Early-warning’ mouth cancer detector hits UK

Optident has revealed that it is the sole UK distributor of the Velscope, a breakthrough in the detection of mouth…

Are people with whiter teeth smarter?

A new study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reveals that people with a whiter-than-white smile are perceived…

Coffee, teeth and the ‘total experience’

Howard Shultz co-founder of coffee chain Starbucks have created one of the largest and most successful ‘total experience’ outlets ever!…

How to mix (up) NHS and private dentistry

If you want to know a short-cut to a guest appearance before the Fitness to Practise Committee of the GDC,…