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Seizing social media moments with Chris Baker
Chris Baker shares his advice for how practices can harness the power of social media platforms to promote their bleaching…
Aesthetic dentistry
Jump in illegal tooth whitening cases over the last year
Illegal tooth whitening reports jumped 26% last year, according to figures from the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC states…
Aesthetic dentistry
Should we prioritise dental aesthetics or function?
Despite a shifting focus towards dental aesthetics, it’s important to still consider function and prevention in our treatment plans, Drew…
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Evans above – NHS dental attendance, an interview with Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen and tooth whitening
Welcome to February’s vlog where we talk about children’s attendance to the dentist, the one million patients that couldn’t access…
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Calls for a ban on over-the-counter tooth whitening kits
The British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS) is calling for a ban on over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening kits. A study published…
Aesthetic dentistry
Tooth whitening: more than just a precise determination of tooth shade
The Vita Easyshade V is a complete, multifunctional system suitable for documenting actual and target tooth shade for professional…
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A literature review of bleaching tray design and efficacy
Matt Everatt and David Bretton examine clinical literature on tooth whitening trays Tooth whitening is very common practice in dentistry…
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Only 23% of Brits are happy with their smile
More than three quarters (77%) of Brits aren’t happy with their smile, research from White Glo reveals. The main reasons…
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Durable aesthetic restorations delight patient
Andrew Wallace describes how, after tooth whitening treatment, a patient was motivated to improve his oral health and further enhance…
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Third of Brits interested in having cosmetic surgery
Almost a third (31%) of UK adults would be interested in having a surgical cosmetic procedure, new research shows. Women…
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Is teeth whitening becoming a contributing factor to body dysmorphia?
Connor Hughes explains why teeth whitening could be contributing to body dysmorphia. Living in today’s society comes with increasing desire…
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Forty per cent of Brits ‘unhappy with their teeth’
Forty per cent of the UK population are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth, according to a new survey,…
Aesthetic dentistry
Over 8 million Brits admit using an illegal tooth whitener
Almost half (45%) of UK adults who whiten their teeth use an illegal provider, new research has shown. The research, carried out…
Aesthetic dentistry
Illegal tooth whitening industry driven by single adults
The illegal tooth whitening industry is being driven in the UK by single adults, new research has found. Thousands of…
Aesthetic dentistry
People in Leeds spend most money on their teeth
People in Leeds spend the most money on their teeth, with £1,000 spent on average on tooth whitening every year. A new…
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New dental standards developed in America for whitening teeth
James Helliwell describes the new standards developed in America to combat the number of illegal tooth whiteners. With the rising…
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UK’s legal position on tooth whitening backed
FEDCAR has backed the UK’s legal position on tooth whitening, encouraging it to be the standard approach across Europe. The…
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Federation of European dental regulators backs UK position on tooth whitening
The organisation that brings together all European dental regulators is backing the United Kingdom’s legal position on tooth whitening and…
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Dangers of unsafe, illegal tooth whitening highlighted
One in four people (28%) would rather purchase potentially unsafe home kits over the internet or visit illegal beauticians and…
Aesthetic dentistry