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NHS dentist access problems hit the South West of England

NHS dentist access problems hit the South West of England

There were over 14,000 people on the waiting list for an NHS dentist in Plymouth in October 2019, and the number is continuing to increase. The news comes after the BDA revealed back in November that more people in Devon and Cornwall are struggling to access NHS dentists than anywhere else in England.  GDPC chair, David Cottam claimed that this was due to a ’perfect storm’ of underfunding, failed contracts and recruitment problems.

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Sir Paul Beresford backs water fluoridation in Parliament

Sir Paul Beresford backs water fluoridation in Parliament

Speaking in a House of Commons debate, dentist Sir Paul Beresford MP said that water fluoridation was ‘by far and away the best-proven method to reduce tooth decay among children, and even more so among adults, is fluoridation of the water supply’. He said one problem it is left for local authorities ‘to instigate and compel companies to fluoridate their water supplies’.

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Brush DJ app hits 400,000 downloads in 204 countries

Brush DJ app hits 400,000 downloads in 204 countries

The free Brush DJ app, which uses music to engage and motivate users users to have an effective oral hygiene routine has kicked off 2020 by receiving its 400,000th download. The app has also reached people in 204 countries and remains the only dental app in the NHS App Library. Founder Ben Underwood said ‘this fantastic milestone would not have been possible without all the people who have helped build, test and champion the app.’

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Dentist accused of setting fire in 5-year-old's mouth

Dentist accused of setting fire in 5-year-old’s mouth

The parents of a 5-year-old girl say a Las Vegas dentist set their daughter’s mouth on fire as she underwent a routine dental procedure. They have filed a lawsuit in state district court against Deep Karan Dhillon for injuries the girl suffered. According to court documents, the dentist used a diamond bur to smooth the girl’s teeth while she was under anesthetics.

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FGDP urges botox ad compliance

FGDP urges botox ad compliance

The Faculty is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant. New guidance says there can be no direct references to a prescription-only medicine or treatment, whether via a brand name, brand-like name or in the generic, including in images and hashtags or in promotions such as sale packages and competition prizes.

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